Housing & Rent

How can tenants recover a rental deposit in Vietnam if the landlord or agent refuses to refund it?

If you have met the lease terms and the deposit is withheld, a police report may be an option. Legal action is possible, but a local lawyer may charge around VND 21 million, so compare the cost with the amount you could recover.

1 source · 20 days ago

Vietnam temporary residence registration: does my landlord need to register me with the police, and how can I verify it?

When renting an apartment in Vietnam, the property owner normally files the foreign guest’s temporary-residence registration with the police. Ask the landlord for proof that it was submitted, and send a photo of each new entry stamp after a visa run so the record can be updated.

1 source · 39 days ago

How can international travelers book accommodation in Vietnam without a usable bank card, and is hotel confirmation required on arrival?

Booking.com and Trip.com may not accept Russian-issued cards, so look for properties with pay-at-property terms or use a foreign bank card. The discussion does not confirm that Vietnamese immigration routinely requires a hotel booking on arrival.

2 sources · 50 days ago