INDEPENDENT TRAVEL & LIVING GUIDES · VN
Feel at home in Vietnam.
Make sense of Vietnam’s entry process, city choices, transport networks and daily essentials.
For visitors, future residents and people already living here.
Practical answers, without the guesswork.
Explore step-by-step guides for the decisions that matter. We show where to check the official rules instead of pretending one answer fits every passport or circumstance.
Entry & visasVietnam e-Visa in 2026: 90 days, single or multiple entry and the right borderUse the official Vietnam e-Visa, choose one or multiple entries, check fees and permitted ports, and prepare documents before boarding.
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TransportGetting Around Vietnam: How to Choose Your TransportPlan transport in Vietnam with a city-by-city approach, comparing rail, domestic flights, buses and the last-mile journey.
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HousingRenting in Vietnam: Deposit, Landlord and Early-Exit RulesBefore paying for a Vietnamese rental, verify who can lease the unit, separate your deposit from prepaid rent and understand when a fixed-term lease can end. A 30-day notice is not a universal right to break a lease.
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Living costsVietnam living costs: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City transport prices in 2026Hanoi Metro's normal one-month pass is VND 280,000; HCMC Line 1 is VND 300,000. Read real single-fare examples, foreigner ticket access, inflation and a November electricity change.
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TransportVietnam’s Ha Giang Mountain Road Trip: How Should You Travel?See northern Vietnam’s mountain passes, villages and river valleys. Compare riding yourself, a local motorcycle driver or a car tour.
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Healthcare and insuranceHealthcare in Vietnam: Insurance, Hospital Bills and DepositsSeparate visitor insurance from Vietnamese employment-linked healthcare, choose a hospital, confirm eligibility and prepare for medicine and emergency costs.
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Compare your own housing, transport and daily expense estimates. No invented average cost of living.
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Entry rules and permits can change. Use government resources to check current eligibility and application steps.