Ho Chi Minh City

How many days should I spend in Ho Chi Minh City, and what are the must-see sights?

General Tips · 4 days ago

Can a short Vietnam visa overstay cause an e-visa refusal or problems on a future entry?

Visas & Documents · 4 days ago

How can a foreign visitor or expat open a Vietnamese bank account and get a debit card in Ho Chi Minh City?

Banking & Money · 4 days ago

How many days are enough in Ho Chi Minh City (including over New Year with kids), and is it better to split the trip with Phu Quoc or Nha Trang?

General Tips · 7 days ago

Is healthcare in Ho Chi Minh City good enough for surgery, or should I go elsewhere (like Bangkok)?

Medical · 10 days ago

What are the best hospitals for expats and travelers in Ho Chi Minh City?

Medical · 10 days ago

Can you rent an apartment or hotel in Ho Chi Minh City with a pet (dog/cat)?

Housing & Rent · 10 days ago

How much time do you need for immigration and connecting flights at Ho Chi Minh City airport (Tan Son Nhat), and is fast track service worth it?

Transport · 11 days ago

How to get from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City center — taxi or Grab?

Transport · 11 days ago

What happens if you get caught driving a motorbike without a license in Ho Chi Minh City (fines, impound)?

Transport · 12 days ago

Where to find international schools and kindergartens for expat kids in Ho Chi Minh City?

General Tips · 12 days ago

How to fill out the Vietnam arrival declaration form and calculate visa/entry-stamp dates when entering via Ho Chi Minh City?

Visas & Documents · 13 days ago

Where to exchange USD to Vietnamese dong in Ho Chi Minh City — airport or city exchange offices?

Banking & Money · 13 days ago

Where is the luggage storage at Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat) airport, and does it go through customs?

Transport · 13 days ago

Why do Vietnamese bank cards get blocked, and is it related to visa status?

Banking & Money · 8 days ago

Does my Vietnamese bank card or account get closed when my visa expires?

Banking & Money · 14 days ago

Can foreigners legally work in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

Work & Business · 15 days ago

Where can I find affordable short-term accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City while looking for a longer-term rental?

Housing & Rent · 17 days ago

Can you rent an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City with a pet?

Housing & Rent · 17 days ago

How to rent an apartment for 1-2 months in Ho Chi Minh City?

Housing & Rent · 18 days ago

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment (70+ sqm) in a good condominium in Ho Chi Minh City?

Housing & Rent · 19 days ago

Is it cheaper to cook at home or eat out in Ho Chi Minh City?

Restaurants & Food · 20 days ago

Do foreign (CIS/Central Asian) bank cards work in Ho Chi Minh City, and where can I exchange currency?

Banking & Money · 1 day ago

Can a foreigner get a hairdresser job in Ho Chi Minh City without speaking Vietnamese?

Work & Business · 22 days ago

Can a 16-year-old legally ride a scooter in Ho Chi Minh City without a licence?

Transport · 24 days ago

How long does passport control take at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport, and is a 3-hour layover with a terminal change enough?

Transport · 4 days ago

What should you know about immigration and arrival/departure procedures at Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat) airport?

Visas & Documents · 26 days ago

How long are immigration queues at Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat) airport and when is luggage ready?

Transport · 27 days ago

Where to rent a spacious apartment (with pool) for a good price in Ho Chi Minh City, and how do you pay rent locally?

Housing & Rent · 27 days ago

Where to buy cigarettes or tobacco (including foreign brands) in Ho Chi Minh City besides regular stores?

Shopping · 27 days ago

How to meet other Russian/foreign expats and travelers in Ho Chi Minh City?

General Tips · 28 days ago

Where to find apartment rentals in Ho Chi Minh City (avoiding Facebook scams)?

Housing & Rent · 3 days ago

What's the monthly cost of living and rent in Ho Chi Minh City?

Housing & Rent · 6 days ago

Do you need a return or onward ticket to enter Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) with an e-visa?

Visas & Documents · 12 days ago

Is it cheaper to rent an apartment or stay in a hotel for a month in Ho Chi Minh City?

Housing & Rent · 10 days ago

Do you need a return or onward flight ticket to enter Vietnam? Will immigration or airline staff ask for it at the airport?

Visas & Documents · 2 days ago

What health insurance should I get for a long-term stay in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

Medical · 9 days ago

What are the best websites/apps to find and book an apartment online in Ho Chi Minh City?

Housing & Rent · 32 days ago

Can tourists drive in Vietnam with an ASEAN license or a temporary driver’s license?

Transport · 35 days ago

Where can travelers in Ho Chi Minh City exchange cash or crypto to Vietnamese dong, and is cardless ATM cash withdrawal available?

Banking & Money · 6 days ago

Can you find a good short-term apartment in Ho Chi Minh City for 11–18 million VND, especially in Districts 1–3, and what if you’re traveling with a child or a pet?

Housing & Rent · 2 days ago

Do you need to fill out any arrival or immigration forms when landing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

Transport · 2 days ago

Is Fast Track worth buying at Ho Chi Minh City Airport, and how long are the immigration queues?

Transport · 1 day ago

Are there unofficial fees at the Cambodia–Vietnam land border, and how much do travelers usually get asked to pay?

Visas & Documents · 40 days ago

What’s a good self-guided walking route through Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown (Cholon), and where should I start?

General Tips · 42 days ago

Do you need to declare cash when entering Vietnam via Ho Chi Minh City if you carry more than USD 5,000, and can you have problems taking it out later without a declaration?

Banking & Money · 42 days ago

Which area of Ho Chi Minh City is best to rent an apartment if you want to live near Russian-speaking and English-speaking expats?

Housing & Rent · 13 days ago

Is fast-track immigration worth buying at Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat Airport?

Transport · 7 days ago

Is housing in Ho Chi Minh City expensive now, and is Vietnam still affordable for long-term living?

Housing & Rent · 1 day ago

Can you buy a local SIM card on arrival at Ho Chi Minh City airport, and should you pay in cash or by QR/card?

SIM & Internet · 44 days ago