Vietnam has had a substantial expat community for many years, with a large number of Americans and Australians living there, as well as citizens of many other nationalities. Particularly in popular areas, there are organisations and networks that may be able to help you locate and negotiate property rentals and purchases, and they can guide … Read more
Which type of visa you need to visit Vietnam depends on your nationality. Many nationalities can enter Vietnam for tourism or business purposes for a period of up to 15 days, inclusive of entry and exit dates, without a visa. If you are intending to visit Vietnam for these purposes for between 15 and 30 … Read more
Vietnam is an increasingly attractive destination for expats seeking employment. As the country becomes more and more industrialised, foreign specialists are in demand, and the range of jobs is developing beyond the education and tourism sectors. Unemployment is currently low. Salaries in Vietnam are not comparable to Western nations, but the cost of living is … Read more
Who are you? Hi there, my name is Laura and I’m 32 years old originally from Ontario, Canada.In 9 months I have volunteered and lived in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and shortly will be flying into India and Nepal. After Asia I will head to Egypt and Morocco before exploring Europe, starting in … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Vietnam and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.Expats in Vung Tau Facebook With almost … Read more
Vietnam as is not the most popular expat destination, primarily because of its turbulent past. In the last 30 years, this nation has been trying to recover from several challenges, including the ravages of war, and the lack of financial support from the Soviet Bloc, a traditional ally. However, this Asian country can offer you … Read more
Who are you? I’m Lyra, a Filipina living in Ho Chi Minh City with my husband and 2 boys. Where, when and why did you move abroad? My family moved to Ho Chi Minh City (from the Philippines) in 2009 when my husband found work here.What challenges did you face during the move? My husband’s … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Vietnam and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.The Power Of Goodhttps://theepowerofgood.wordpress.com/ An expat living and working in Ho Chi … Read more
What motivated you to move from New Zealand to live and work in Vietnam? Ursula: Ronald and I had always said we’d love to work in Vietnam, and especially in Ho Chi Minh City. We visited the city during a period of travelling, and both commented on how it would make a great city to … Read more
Who are you? Ha ha, just a small opening question to begin with then! You could be a counsellor! My name is Leah and I’m an integrative counsellor/therapist based in London in the UK. I’ve been working in front line roles in the voluntary sector for the past ten years, which has been challenging but … Read more