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- 5-Year Visa Exemption Certificate in Ho Chi Minh CityVisas & residenceThe 5-year visa exemption certificate for a foreign spouse or child of a Vietnamese citizen: 6 months per entry, US$10 fee, and where to file.
- Ambulance in Ho Chi Minh City: Numbers, Costs, What to SayHealthHow to call an ambulance in Ho Chi Minh City: 115 and 112, what to tell the operator, hospital ambulance lines and costs.
- Apostille, Notarise and Legalise Documents in Ho Chi Minh CityVisas & residenceWhich stamp your paper needs in Ho Chi Minh City since 11 September 2026: Apostille office, fee, days, countries, translation and notary rules.
- ATM Fees and Cash in Ho Chi Minh City: Bank LimitsMoney & adminATM fees for foreign and local cards and per-withdrawal limits at Vietcombank, BIDV, Techcombank, TPBank, HSBC and Shinhan, from each bank's own fee page.
- Ben Thanh Market: Hours, Night Market and Visit GuideSights, day trips & foodBen Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City: day market 6:00 to 18:00, night stalls from 19:00, gates, what each side sells and how to get there.
- Best Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City: Dry and Rainy MonthsLiving in SaigonWhen to visit Ho Chi Minh City: dry and rainy season months, afternoon rain, the tide-flood peak and the Tet holiday dates.
- Bilingual Schools in Ho Chi Minh City: Four ComparedFamily & petsFour bilingual schools in Ho Chi Minh City compared: what each teaches in English, French and Vietnamese, the fees it lists and how to apply.
- Binh Thanh Guide: Rent, New Wards, Metro, FloodingLiving in SaigonBinh Thanh rent by bedroom and 20 projects from October 2026 listings, the five new wards, schools, Vinmec, metro stations and the Thanh Da flood record.
- Birth Registration in Ho Chi Minh City: Ward, Fee, DeadlineFamily & petsRegister a baby with a foreign parent in Ho Chi Minh City: which ward office files it, the deadline, papers, nationality and fees.
- Blood Tests and Health Check-ups in Ho Chi Minh CityHealthWhere to get a blood test or general health check in Ho Chi Minh City: package prices, what is tested, fasting rules and how fast results come.
- Bring a Pet to Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat: Rules, FeesFamily & petsBring a dog or cat into Ho Chi Minh City: the quarantine declaration at the border, the certificate, fees, the 2-pet limit and who checks pets at Tan Son Nhat.
- Business Visa in Ho Chi Minh City: DN1 and DN2 ExplainedVisas & residenceWhat the DN1 and DN2 business visas are, how long they last, who sponsors them, where to extend in Ho Chi Minh City, and why no residence card follows.
- Buy an Apartment in Ho Chi Minh City as a Foreigner: RulesMoney & adminBuying an apartment in Saigon as a foreigner: the city project list, building share, ownership term, payments, the bank's cover for deposits and taxes.
- Buy or Rent a Motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City: Costs, PapersMoney & adminRent a Honda Vision by the month or buy and register one: residence card, change-of-owner papers, tax and plate fees compared for foreigners.
- Cho Lon Chinatown: Binh Tay Market Hours and Visit GuideSights, day trips & foodBinh Tay Market hours (07:00 to 18:00), the Cho Lon night street from 18:00 every evening, and Thien Hau Temple hours, entry and festival.
- Consulates in Ho Chi Minh City: Addresses and HoursVisas & residenceAddress, phone, opening hours and appointment rules for the US, UK, Australian, Canadian, German, Dutch and Korean consulates in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Coworking in Ho Chi Minh City: Day Pass and Monthly PricesLiving in SaigonCoworking in Ho Chi Minh City compared: the Hive, WorkFlow, Saigon Coworking and Sharespace, with day-pass, monthly and hourly prices and hours.
- Criminal Record Certificate in Ho Chi Minh City: ForeignersVisas & residenceWhere a foreigner in Ho Chi Minh City gets a Vietnamese criminal record certificate: the police counter, documents, fee and deadline.
- Cu Chi Tunnels: Ben Duoc vs Ben Dinh ComparedSights, day trips & foodCu Chi Tunnels: VND 35,000 city fee, VND 100,000 guide ticket for foreigners, buses, and what Ben Duoc and Ben Dinh each hold.
- Currency Exchange in Ho Chi Minh City: Legal Places, RatesMoney & adminLegal places for a foreigner to exchange money in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietcombank's dated rates, airport ATMs and the customs cash limits.
- Dengue Fever in Ho Chi Minh City: Signs, Hospital, VaccineHealthDengue in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026: the city's weekly case count, the warning signs that mean hospital now, home care, and the Qdenga vaccine price.
- Dental Implant Prices in Ho Chi Minh City: 3 ClinicsHealthSingle implant, All-on-4, bone graft and sinus lift prices at three Ho Chi Minh City dental clinics, and what each price includes.
- Dentists in Ho Chi Minh City: Published Prices ComparedHealthWhat a check-up, scale and polish, root canal, crown and implant cost on the dentists' own price lists in Ho Chi Minh City, with hours and English service.
- District 1 Guide: Rent, New Wards, Clinics, FloodingLiving in SaigonDistrict 1 rent by bedroom and project from October 2026 listings, the four new wards, clinics, metro and bus links, and what the tide record says.
- District 2 vs District 7: Rent, Schools, Commute, FloodsLiving in SaigonThao Dien (District 2) and Phu My Hung (District 7) compared on rent, commute, international schools and tide flooding, with the new ward names.
- District 3 Guide: Rent, New Wards, Clinics, FloodingLiving in SaigonDistrict 3 rent by bedroom and project from October 2026 listings, furnished and unfurnished prices, the three new wards, clinics, food and tide record.
- District 7 (Phu My Hung) Guide: Rent, Schools, FloodingLiving in SaigonPhu My Hung rent by bedroom and project from October 2026 listings, the four new wards, international schools, FV Hospital, supermarkets and tide flooding.
- Divorce With a Foreigner in Ho Chi Minh City: Which CourtFamily & petsDivorce with a foreigner in Ho Chi Minh City: the regional court that hears it, mutual or contested, court fees, foreign papers and what follows.
- Driving Licence in Ho Chi Minh City: IDP, Conversion, FinesMoney & adminWhether your home licence or IDP counts in Ho Chi Minh City, how to convert a foreign licence with the traffic police, the fee, and fines for no licence.
- Extend Your Visa in Ho Chi Minh City: Fee, Steps, LimitsVisas & residenceHow a foreigner extends a stay in Ho Chi Minh City: who files, the government fee, whether there is a limit, the form and the immigration office.
- Find an Apartment in Ho Chi Minh City: Rent, Deposit, ScamsLiving in SaigonWhere to look, what rent to expect, the lease and deposit rules, and the scams City Police warn about when renting in Ho Chi Minh City.
- First Week in Ho Chi Minh City: Day-by-Day ChecklistLiving in SaigonA day-by-day first-week plan for Ho Chi Minh City: SIM, stay declaration, visa end date, bank, emergency numbers, transport, area, deposit and motorbike rule.
- Food Delivery Apps in Ho Chi Minh City: Fees ComparedLiving in SaigonGrabFood, ShopeeFood, beFood and Xanh SM Food compared for foreigners in Saigon: published fees, night surcharges, cash and card, and how to order.
- Food Poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City: What to Do, Who to CallHealthWhat to do after food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City: the symptom clock, rehydration, when to get emergency help, safer street food and who to report to.
- Getting Around Ho Chi Minh City: Free Bus, Metro, GrabLiving in SaigonHow to get around Ho Chi Minh City: the free city bus and its October check, metro, waterbus, Grab, Xanh SM, Be, the airport and motorbike licence rules.
- Grab vs Xanh SM vs Be in Ho Chi Minh City: Fares ComparedLiving in SaigonGrab, Xanh SM and Be compared in Ho Chi Minh City: first-2-km fares for cars and bikes, fees, the foreign-card charge, airport pickups and table dates.
- Having a Baby in Ho Chi Minh City: Hospitals and PricesHealthWhat giving birth in Ho Chi Minh City costs at FV, Tam Anh, Vinmec and Hung Vuong, what the packages include, how insurance fits, and when to register.
- Health Insurance for Foreigners in Ho Chi Minh CityHealthState health insurance for foreigners in Vietnam: the contract test, cost and payout, private cover rules and direct billing at Ho Chi Minh City hospitals.
- Hire a Maid or Nanny in Ho Chi Minh City: Contract and PayLiving in SaigonHow to hire a regular maid, nanny or housekeeper in Ho Chi Minh City: written contract, minimum wage, insurance payment, rest days and the notice to your ward.
- Ho Chi Minh City Address Format: New Wards, Old DistrictsMoney & adminHow to write a Ho Chi Minh City address now that districts are gone: old ward to new ward for the areas expats live in, postal codes and alley numbers.
- Ho Chi Minh City Bus Guide: Free Fare, Tap Rules, 13 Changed RoutesLiving in SaigonBuses are free on 134 routes until 31 December 2026. See what to tap, the MultiGo app and the routes that changed path.
- Ho Chi Minh City Bus Stations: Mien Dong and Mien TayLiving in SaigonWhich coach station serves your trip: old Mien Dong, new Mien Dong or Mien Tay, with addresses, hotlines, metro and bus links, fares and scam tips.
- Ho Chi Minh City Cost of Living 2026: Rent, Bills, FoodMoney & adminIs US$2,000 a month enough in Ho Chi Minh City? Rent by area, electricity, internet, metro and buses, food and school costs, each with its source.
- Ho Chi Minh City Emergency Numbers: Police, Fire, MedicalLiving in SaigonEmergency numbers in Ho Chi Minh City for police, fire and medical help, how the city ambulance centre works, and the emergency lines hospitals publish.
- Ho Chi Minh City Flooding: Tide Dates and Streets by WardLiving in SaigonWhen the tide floods Ho Chi Minh City, which streets and wards the city names, how rain floods Thao Dien and the airport routes, and what to do.
- Ho Chi Minh City in 3 Days: Itinerary With Hours and FeesSights, day trips & foodA 3-day Ho Chi Minh City plan ordered by published opening hours and fees: palace, museums, Skydeck, a Cu Chi day trip and Monday closures.
- Ho Chi Minh City Safety and Scams: Reported Risks and Who to CallLiving in SaigonDated police and tourism-department reports on bag snatching, airport taxi fare scams and booking scams in Ho Chi Minh City, and who to call.
- Ho Chi Minh City with Kids: Child Tickets and HoursFamily & petsHo Chi Minh City with children: child ticket rules, height tiers and hours at the War Remnants Museum, palace, zoo, water park, Skydeck and Cu Chi.
- Home Internet in Ho Chi Minh City: FPT, Viettel, VNPT ComparedMoney & adminFPT, Viettel and VNPT home fibre plans for central Saigon: monthly prices, connection fees, installation time and the papers a foreigner brings.
- Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City for Foreigners: ComparedHealthHCMC hospitals and clinics compared by sourced facts: round-the-clock emergency, English service, accreditation, direct billing and published prices.
- How to Meet People in Ho Chi Minh City as an ExpatLiving in SaigonWhere expats in Ho Chi Minh City meet people: InterNations events, coworking communities, group Vietnamese classes, festivals, a marathon and volunteering.
- Independence Palace: Tickets, Hours and Visit GuideSights, day trips & foodIndependence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City: VND 80,000 general ticket, 07:00-18:00 daily, two gates, dress rules, photo rules and what to see.
- International Clinics in Ho Chi Minh City: Hours, BillingHealthSeven international clinic sites in Ho Chi Minh City compared on opening hours, listed English service, direct billing and the few prices they publish.
- International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City: Fees ComparedFamily & petsSeven Ho Chi Minh City international schools compared by their own published fees: tuition, registration, deposits, inclusions, discounts and refunds.
- IVF in Ho Chi Minh City: Law, Surrogacy Rules, CostHealthIVF in Ho Chi Minh City: who qualifies under the new decree, the surrogacy rules, what one cycle costs and where it is done.
- Jade Emperor Pagoda: Hours, Dress Code and Visit GuideSights, day trips & foodJade Emperor Pagoda (Chua Ngoc Hoang) in Saigon: free entry, hours, dress rule, photo etiquette, what each hall holds and the busiest days.
- Kids' Swimming and Sports in Ho Chi Minh City: Five ClubsFamily & petsKids' swimming, gymnastics, tennis and football clubs in Ho Chi Minh City: starting ages, lesson prices, booking rules and addresses side by side.
- Kindergartens in Ho Chi Minh City: Six Preschools ComparedFamily & petsSix Ho Chi Minh City preschools compared by age bands, curriculum and trial days, with the Ministry class-size caps and Tuoi Tre fee ranges.
- Landlord Electricity Price in Ho Chi Minh CityLiving in SaigonThe household electricity tiers, the tenant quota, the fine for overcharging and the EVNHCMC contacts for renters in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City: University Course FeesFamily & petsUniversity Vietnamese courses in Ho Chi Minh City: group and private fees per period, the Center's course list, hours, test dates and the study visa.
- Long Thanh Airport: Opening Date, Flights, Getting ThereLiving in SaigonACV now targets 24 December 2026 for Long Thanh Airport. See which flights go first, the planned express buses and how to reach it.
- Lost Passport in Ho Chi Minh City: Steps and Exit VisaVisas & residenceLost or stolen passport in Ho Chi Minh City: report to police, get a replacement from your embassy, then an exit visa from Immigration before you fly.
- Marriage Registration in Ho Chi Minh City: Ward, Papers, FeeFamily & petsMarry a Vietnamese citizen in Ho Chi Minh City: which ward office registers it, the foreign partner's papers, timing, fees and the coming law change.
- Medical Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City: What to ExpectHealthWhat to expect as a medical tourist in Ho Chi Minh City: visa, published prices, payment and insurance rules, interpreters and accreditation.
- Mekong Delta Day Trip From Saigon: Tour or BusSights, day trips & foodMekong day trip from Saigon: group tours from VND 800,000, bus to My Tho VND 85,000, 1.5 to 2 hours each way.
- Mental Health Support in Ho Chi Minh City for ForeignersHealthWhere to find English-speaking psychologists and psychiatrists in Ho Chi Minh City, which emergency numbers to call, and how cost and insurance work.
- Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City: Fares, Hours, StationsLiving in SaigonBen Thanh to Suoi Tien metro: single fares, day and month passes, the last published hours, every station and how to pay, including by VNeID.
- New Visa Rules for Vietnam in 2026: What Changed and WhenVisas & residenceVietnam's latest visa rule changes with effective dates: the new visa law, fees, overstay fines, visa-free lists and the stay declaration.
- Nguyen Hue and Bui Vien Walking Streets: Hours and SafetySights, day trips & foodNguyen Hue and Bui Vien walking streets: weekend vehicle-ban hours, evening plan, metro and bus routes, and the real safety risks on Bui Vien.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office: Visit GuideSights, day trips & foodSaigon Notre-Dame Cathedral is under restoration: no sightseeing inside, Mass daily. The Central Post Office next door is free to enter. Hours and Mass times.
- Open a Bank Account in Ho Chi Minh City as a ForeignerMoney & adminWhat a bank in Ho Chi Minh City asks a foreigner: documents, the resident test, expiry rules and Vietcombank's ATM fees.
- Overstay Fines in Ho Chi Minh City: Costs and What to DoVisas & residenceWhat a foreigner pays for overstaying in Vietnam: fine bands by days, deportation, how to pay and what to do first in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Pay Electricity, Water and Internet Bills in Ho Chi Minh CityMoney & adminHow a tenant pays EVNHCMC electricity, SAWACO water and internet bills in Saigon by app, bank or e-wallet, with the tariffs and the cash-collector scam.
- Pharmacies in Ho Chi Minh City: Prescription Rule, HoursHealthWhere to buy medicine in Ho Chi Minh City: the prescription rule, Pharmacity's round-the-clock stores and opening hours for three late pharmacies.
- Phu Nhuan and Tan Binh Guide: Rent, Wards, AirportLiving in SaigonPhu Nhuan and Tan Binh rent by project from October 2026 listings, the nine new wards, airport trade-offs, hospitals, buses and flooding.
- QR Payments for Foreigners in Vietnam: What Works in SaigonMoney & adminWhich QR route a foreigner uses in Ho Chi Minh City: a home app on a linked country, MoMo with a passport, or the card itself, with the fees.
- Rainy Season in Ho Chi Minh City: Dates, Rain and FloodsLiving in SaigonRainy season in Ho Chi Minh City: when the rain comes, how storms and floods behave, and what Grab and tour operators say about weather.
- Register a Motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City as a Foreigner: Papers, Fees, Steps (2026)Money & adminA foreigner registers a motorbike with a residence card that has 6 months or more left. Online filing, papers, 2% tax and Zone I plate fee.
- Register Temporary Residence in Ho Chi Minh CityVisas & residenceWho declares a foreigner's address to the police in Ho Chi Minh City, how it is filed online or on paper, the deadline, proof, fines and the new ward names.
- Remote Work on a Tourist Visa in Vietnam: What the Law SaysVisas & residenceNo law text names a digital nomad visa. Read what a tourist visa covers, the fines for unpermitted work and which office takes the question in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Rental Contract in Ho Chi Minh City: Clauses and NoticeLiving in SaigonThe items a written home lease holds in Ho Chi Minh City, the clauses to check, how a lease ends and where a dispute goes.
- Rental Deposit in Ho Chi Minh City: Amounts and ReturnLiving in SaigonRental deposit amounts by area in Ho Chi Minh City, the Civil Code rule on the deposit, getting it back at move-out and where a dispute goes.
- Retire in Vietnam on a Foreign Pension: Visa, Tax, BankVisas & residenceLiving in Saigon on a foreign pension: the visa routes the law names, the tax residency line, pension tax exemption and how to bank the money.
- Riding Without a Licence in Vietnam: Fines and What HappensMoney & adminFine bands for riding a motorbike without a valid licence, the papers a foreign rider shows, the vehicle hold and what insurance does after a stop.
- Saigon Museums: History and Fine Arts Museum GuideSights, day trips & foodMuseum of Vietnamese History and Fine Arts Museum in Ho Chi Minh City: VND 60,000 fee from 1 October 2026, hours, lunch closure and what to see.
- Saigon River Cruise: Waterbus vs Dinner Boats ComparedSights, day trips & foodSaigon River cruise compared: waterbus VND 15,000 a ride, Saigon Princess dinner from VND 980,000, Indochina Junk set menus, boarding times and piers.
- Saigon Train Station: Times, Fares, TicketsLiving in SaigonSaigon railway station address, trains to Nha Trang, Da Nang and Hanoi with times and fares on a sample day, and how a foreigner buys a ticket.
- Send Money To and From Vietnam as a Foreigner: Banks and Apps ComparedMoney & adminWhat the law lets a foreigner send out of Vietnam, what Vietcombank and BIDV charge, and how Wise, Western Union, WorldRemit and Xoom compare for money in.
- Serviced Apartment vs Lease in Ho Chi Minh CityLiving in SaigonServiced apartment or yearly lease in Ho Chi Minh City: what each rate includes, electricity and water bills, deposit and the exit rules.
- SIM Card in Ho Chi Minh City: eSIM and RegistrationMoney & adminHow a foreigner registers a SIM in Ho Chi Minh City: documents, Tan Son Nhat counters, Viettel and MobiFone eSIM prices, store addresses, 2026 face re-check.
- Social Insurance for Foreigners in Vietnam: Rates and Rules for Ho Chi Minh City (2026)Money & adminA foreign employee on a fixed-term contract of 12 months or more must join; you pay 8%. Rates, exceptions, payout, HCMC office.
- Spouse Visa in Ho Chi Minh City: TT Visa to Residence CardVisas & residenceHow a foreigner married to a Vietnamese citizen gets a TT visa, then a temporary residence card of up to 3 years, who sponsors and where to file.
- Student Visa to Study Vietnamese in Saigon: DH Visa StepsVisas & residenceHow to get a DH student visa to learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City: who files, visa and card fees, the school to ask and the one question to settle first.
- Tan Son Nhat Airport to the City: Bus, Grab, TaxiLiving in SaigonWhich Tan Son Nhat terminal you land at, where the city buses, Grab, Xanh SM and taxis pick up, and their hours and fares.
- Tan Son Nhat Arrival: Immigration, Pre-Arrival Form, CashVisas & residenceArriving at Tan Son Nhat: entry document check, the pre-arrival declaration and its conflicting notices, the cash limit, SIM counters and where rides wait.
- Tay Ninh Day Trip: Ba Den Mountain and Cao Dai Holy SeeSights, day trips & foodTay Ninh day trip from Saigon: Cao Dai noon service at 12:00, Ba Den Mountain cable car from VND 450,000, Holy See 96 km from the city.
- Temporary Residence Card in Ho Chi Minh City: Eligibility, FeesVisas & residenceWhich visa symbols qualify for a Vietnam temporary residence card, how long it lasts, the US$145 to US$165 fee and where Ho Chi Minh City files it.
- Tet in Ho Chi Minh City: Dates and What ClosesLiving in SaigonThe Tet 2027 break runs 4 to 10 February. See what closed and kept running at Tet 2026: banks, markets, metro, buses, flower street.
- Thao Dien (District 2) Guide: Rent, Schools, FloodingLiving in SaigonThao Dien rent by bedroom and project from October 2026 listings, the new ward names, international schools, hospitals, metro, and street flooding.
- Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City: Sights, Hours and FeesSights, day trips & foodHo Chi Minh City sights with published hours and fees: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Skydeck, Cu Chi Tunnels, and what is still unconfirmed.
- Thu Duc Guide: Twelve New Wards, Rent, Metro, FloodsLiving in SaigonThu Duc is now a ward inside Ho Chi Minh City. Its twelve new wards, October 2026 rent for Thu Duc and old District 9, metro stops, hospital and flooding.
- Tipping in Ho Chi Minh City: When to Tip, What to PayLiving in SaigonWhere a tip is a habit in Ho Chi Minh City, what to leave at restaurants, spas and on Grab, and what to do when the price is higher than listed.
- Vaccination in Ho Chi Minh City: Prices, Hours, Rabies ShotsHealthRabies first aid, then the VNVC and Long Chau vaccine price lists for rabies, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, hepatitis and flu, with centre hours.
- Vam Sat Mangrove Day Trip From Saigon: Tickets, HoursSights, day trips & foodVam Sat mangrove day trip from Saigon: ticket prices, every combo, opening hours, the Binh Khanh Ferry route and the Dan Xay boat route.
- Vets in Ho Chi Minh City: Hours and Services ComparedFamily & petsThree vet clinics in Thao Dien and Phu My Hung compared by hours, services and contact details, plus the rabies vaccination rule for dogs and cats.
- Vietnam E-Visa for Ho Chi Minh City: Apply, Fees and Tan Son Nhat ArrivalVisas & residenceHow to apply for the Vietnam e-visa, what it costs, and what to do on arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, from the official portals.
- Vietnam Immigration Fees: Visa, Extension, Residence CardVisas & residenceGovernment fees for a Vietnam visa, e-visa, stay extension and residence card, from US$10, with the Ho Chi Minh City office to file at.
- Vietnam Income Tax for Remote Workers in Saigon: Filing GuideMoney & adminHow a foreigner paid from abroad and living in Ho Chi Minh City files Vietnam income tax: residency, quarterly returns, deadlines and the city tax office.
- Vietnam Tax Residency: The 183-Day Test and the Ho Chi Minh City Tax OfficeMoney & adminVietnam counts you as a tax resident at 183 days or more in a year, or with a regular residence. Day count, rates and the Saigon tax office.
- Vietnam Visa Exemption: Who Enters Without a VisaVisas & residenceWhich passports enter Vietnam without a visa: the two country lists, the agreement stays, the passport rule and what to do when your time runs out.
- Vietnam Visa Types: Every Symbol From NG1 to UD2 and What It Is ForVisas & residenceEach Vietnam visa symbol decoded from the law: purpose, maximum validity, fees, which symbols lead to a residence card, and what to know in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Visa Extension in Ho Chi Minh City: Agent or Sponsor?Visas & residenceThe law has a sponsor file your Vietnam visa extension, for a US$10 fee. Agencies advertise a 1-month extension from US$30 to US$100 or more.
- Visa Run from Ho Chi Minh City: Moc Bai Bus or FlightVisas & residenceCompare the Moc Bai and Bavet bus with flights to Phnom Penh or Bangkok, and see which visa types get a new stay when you come back.
- Vung Tau Day Trip From Saigon: Ferry, Bus and StatueSights, day trips & foodVung Tau day trip from Saigon: speed ferry fares and pier, Phuong Trang coach from Mien Tay, the Christ statue and how to plan a return.
- War Remnants Museum: Tickets, Hours and Visit GuideSights, day trips & foodWar Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City: VND 60,000 ticket from 1 October 2026, 07:30-17:30 daily, free rules, exhibitions, buses and tips.
- Where to Live in Ho Chi Minh City: Areas, Rent, WardsLiving in SaigonThao Dien, Phu My Hung, District 1, District 3, Binh Thanh and Phu Nhuan compared: rent for one to three bedrooms, new ward names, flooding and schools.
- Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City: Areas and Hotel PricesSights, day trips & foodWhere to stay in Ho Chi Minh City: mid-range rooms from VND 700,000 to 2,000,000 a night by area, plus flooding, noise and snatching reports.
- Work Permit Health Check in Ho Chi Minh City: What CountsVisas & residenceThe health certificate a work permit file needs in Ho Chi Minh City: which facilities qualify, who examines you, the form, and foreign certificates.
- Work Permit in Ho Chi Minh City: Who Files, Where, FinesVisas & residenceWho needs a work permit in Ho Chi Minh City, who is exempt, where the employer files, the dossier, timing, validity, renewal and fines.
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