Everything worth knowing
about Vietnam
Honest, practical articles from people who actually live here — written the way we’d brief a friend before a trip.
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Vietnam Visa Extension: How to Extend In-Country 2026
How to extend your Vietnam visa or visa-free stay from inside the country: using agents, costs, timing and the immigration offices.
Vietnam Visa Run: Border Runs, Routes & Costs 2026
The Vietnam visa run: resetting your stay via a border with Cambodia or Laos — the routes, costs, risks and whether it's still worth it.
Permanent Residence in Vietnam: Who Qualifies & How
Permanent residence in Vietnam: who can apply, the grounds (marriage, investment, contribution), the process and how it differs from a residence card.
Vietnam Residence Card (TRC): Who Can Get One & How
Vietnam’s temporary residence card (TRC): who qualifies via work, marriage or investment, the 1–10 year terms, the process, documents and cost.
Digital Nomad Visa for Vietnam: The Real Options 2026
Is there a Vietnam digital nomad visa? No — but remote workers stay legally on a 90-day e-visa, business visa or residence card. Plus the 183-day tax rule.
Vietnam Arrival QR & Entry Form: What to Fill In
Vietnam’s arrival declaration and e-visa QR: what to fill in, what to show at immigration and the apps you need — a step-by-step for arrival.
Vietnamese Dong & Exchange: Rates, Cash & Cards 2026
The Vietnamese dong and changing money: the USD rate, where to change, ATMs and cards, the banknotes and how to handle all those zeros.
Vietnam Prices 2026: What Things Actually Cost
What things cost in Vietnam in 2026: real prices for meals, beer, coffee, scooter rental, Grab, hotels, massage and attractions, in dong with a USD guide.
Vietnam Travel Budget: How Much a Trip Costs in 2026
How much a Vietnam trip costs: daily and weekly budgets for backpacker, mid-range and luxury styles in USD, plus how to save.
Tipping in Vietnam: When, Where & How Much 2026
Tipping in Vietnam: where it’s expected and where it isn’t — restaurants, spas, guides, hotels and taxis — how much, service charges and etiquette.
Getting Around Vietnam: Trains, Buses, Flights & Bikes
How to get around Vietnam: domestic flights, trains, sleeper buses, Grab, motorbike and car rental and ferries — and what to pick between cities.