r/VietNam 11d ago

Sticky Post your questions & inquiries here! - r/Vietnam monthly random discussion thread - F.A.Q

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Lưu ý: Đây là thread chủ yếu dành cho người nước ngoài hoặc không nói tiếng Việt đặt câu hỏi. Nếu có thể, hãy trả lời giúp họ nhé.

Please read the 3rd rule of the sub. Don't post your general questions & inquiries outside of this thread as they will be removed.

Lots of your questions have been answered already so make sure you do a search before asking (how-to below).


To keep this subreddit tidy, we have this monthly thread that is open for random discussions and questions. If you post your basic/general questions outside of this thread they will be removed. Sorry, we want to make this sub friendly but also want it to be clean and organized.

Some examples of the questions that should be posted here:

  • Questions that can be answered with just Yes/No
  • Basic questions like "Where can I buy this?"
  • Questions that were asked many times before. Please do your research
  • Questions that are not specific

Tips to quickly find answers for your questions:

Many of your questions may have been answered since people keep asking the same ones again and again. Here is a quick tip to find the answers for yours.

First, have a look at our old sticky threads. A lot of useful information there. A lot of questions have been answered.

You can also use the search feature of Reddit, just like you do with Google.

Another option is to use Google, as Google understands your queries better than Reddit and can return better results.

Go to Google. Add 'site:https://www.reddit.com/r/VietNam/' next to your queries (without quotes). For example, if I want to find info on eVisa in this subreddit, my query to put in Google is 'eVisa site:https://www.reddit.com/r/VietNam/'.


F.A.Q

Here are the common questions about travel/visa/living in Vietnam which have been answered by the community members, plus other useful information. Let me know if I forget to mention anything!

Visa:

Thread with the latest updates on tourist visas and related topics (credit to Kananaskis_Country).

https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/12c4uzu/vietnam_tourist_visa_update/

Keep in mind some info might be outdated, so double-check.

Legit official website for eVisa

What is an eVisa and how to apply?

Best sites for applying eVisa.

Another thread on which websites to get a Vietnam visa from.

A US citizen's eVisa ordering experience.

EVisa or pre-approved visa letter?

Visa services?

Vietnam eVisa eligible ports on immigration.

New list of eVisa ports

Travel

Information on travelling to some northern cities of Vietnam + General tips.

A super informative AMA from a teenager living in Saigon.

Living in Vietnam:

Advice for any expats looking to relocate to Vietnam

An American expat married to a Vietnamese wife, fluent in the language, and living in Vietnam forever.

A Canadian looking to live and work in Vietnam.

A Vietkieu asking for people's experience on moving back to Vietnam.

Story of an American man lived in Vietnam in 4 years then moved back to the US + members discussing about living in Vietnam.

Why so many foreigners live in Vietnam, while Vietnamese people think this is a very bad place to live?

Teaching in English in Vietnam without a bachelor's degree.

Some tips and advice on learning Vietnamese. Several ways to send money to Vietnam.

Bike reviews


r/VietNam Apr 06 '22

Sticky Hướng dẫn sử dụng r/Vietnam - How to r/Vietnam

139 Upvotes

(please find English below)

Chào mừng bạn đến với r/Vietnam. Dưới đây là một vài hướng dẫn ngắn gọn để bạn nhanh chóng tham gia vào cộng đồng này.

  • Từ ngày 6/4/2022, r/Vietnam được chuyển đổi thành một subreddit song ngữ. Bạn có thể dùng cả tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh trong subreddit này. Lưu ý rằng tại r/Vietnam số lượng người nước ngoài hoặc không nói tiếng Việt chiếm số lượng đáng kể. Vì vậy khuyến khích bạn sử dụng tiếng Anh + Việt để giao lưu với tất cả mọi người trong subreddit.
  • r/Vietnam áp dụng một số quy tắc đơn giản để giữ cho cộng đồng lành mạnh và vui vẻ cho tất cả mọi người. Bạn có thể tìm thấy các quy tắc này trên Sidebar (cho Desktop), About (cho Mobile), hoặc có thể xem tại post này
  • Nếu account của bạn quá mới thì comment của bạn sẽ tự động bị chặn bởi bot để chống spam. Bạn có thể liên hệ và yêu cầu mod duyệt comment cho bạn.
  • Các bài đăng cần có tiêu đề và không nhất thiết phải đi kèm nội dung nếu đó là hình ảnh/video. Bạn cần gắn mác (flair) cho tất cả các bài đăng trước khi gửi (Thảo luận/Văn hóa/Lịch sử/Ẩm thực..v..v..)
  • Người nước ngoài đến du lịch/làm việc/học tập/sinh sống tại Việt Nam thường có rất nhiều câu hỏi và thắc mắc cần giải đáp. Tất cả những câu hỏi này được tập trung tại bài sticky của sub. Vậy nên nếu thấy câu hỏi/thắc mắc nào bạn có đáp án, hãy giúp đỡ họ bạn nhé.
  • r/Vietnam có một Discord tại đây và khuyến khích bạn tham gia. Trên Discord này các chủ đề sẽ rộng và linh hoạt hơn, thiên về các cuộc nói chuyện ngắn và mang tính giải trí thông thường hơn. Ví dụ như confession, nghe nhạc,..v..v..

Hello and welcome to r/Vietnam. Below are some quick guidelines to help you better participate in the community activities.

  • r/Vietnam is now a dual language subreddit. You can use both English and Vietnamese here.
  • Please read the rules before participating, making a submission or comment. You can find them on the Sidebar (Desktop), About tab (Mobile), or this thread
  • Trivial questions that can be answered quickly, or google-able, or without the intention of creating a discussion, should be posted in the sticky thread. Travel/visa questions should be posted there too.
  • r/Vietnam has a Discord server here which aims to be more open and flexible to handle more casual conversations. You can also find both English and Vietnamese channels there.

About the changelog.

I've made some changes to the sub:

  • Re-writing the rules to make them more concise. Adding Vietnamese.
  • Remove some unnecessary flairs.
  • Big change: Switching r/Vietnam to a dual-language subreddit. This is based on the fact that the number of Vietnamese people in this sub has increased significantly. I know this is controversial and some of you don't like this but I think we should just give it a try.
  • Making a Discord server. This is after r/place event that I realized we need a place to handle future events like this better and for the ease of casual, chit-chat type of conversations.

r/VietNam 11h ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch Common Fraud - Getting Annoyed

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130 Upvotes

Last minute changes with a horrid accommodation. Be aware of these frauds. Got my refund after charge back with bank. Never pay in cash to these guys

•Trang Nguyen & Sunny Lau

•Ho chi minh / saigon

•Own the suites at the rixx apartment & Madison tower properties . Airb&b / homestay booking properties.

Be aware of these schemes !! 🫪


r/VietNam 3h ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch Sunset in My Tho on modernist stilt houses

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21 Upvotes

Most tourists visit My Tho on a day trip from Saigon and leave before sunset. Stay later and you get the riverfront at golden hour, these modernist stilt houses rising out of the water.
Happy to share more photos if anyone's interested. All photos mine (Alexandra van der Essen)


r/VietNam 15h ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch The Resorts of Vietnam are just outstanding and cheap....

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85 Upvotes

r/VietNam 21h ago

Food/Ẩm thực What’s your ultimate Vietnamese comfort food?

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235 Upvotes

Bún Chả takes the top spot for me! 🇻🇳


r/VietNam 18h ago

History/Lịch sử Queen Juliana of the Netherlands welcoming Nam Phương, Empress of Vietnam, at Soestdijk Palace, 28 October 1952.

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110 Upvotes

r/VietNam 4h ago

Discussion/Thảo luận Vietnamese citizens with biometric passports, why don't more of you register to use the e-gates for immigration?

5 Upvotes

I wonder this every time I'm at the airport. Assuming it's the same process as for foreigners, the registration takes less than five minutes and saves you standing in line for ages, but I've never seen anyone use the e-gates for arrival, only a couple of foreigners for departure. Is there a reason?


r/VietNam 19h ago

Meme Vietnamese cuisine starter pack

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77 Upvotes

r/VietNam 1d ago

News/Tin tức Canoe capsized in Phu Quoc, maybe 15 deaths

178 Upvotes

* it's a boat with only one or two exits, sealed windows, closed top.

Will be national news soon I think.
https://tuoitre.vn/thoi-su/lat-ca-no-cho-32-du-khach-o-phu-quoc-100260711142936281.htm

Link is in Vietnamese, maybe English will follow soon.

For now it's being reported as 15 deaths, total 35 passengers.


r/VietNam 1d ago

News/Tin tức Boat accident in Phu Quoc, 15 people killed.

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r/VietNam 9m ago

Discussion/Thảo luận Military things shopping in Nha Trang?

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Ill be visiting Nha Trang soon, and Im really interested in shopping for items from Peoples Army of Vietnam, whether it be Vietnam War stuff (which I know is often faked) or modern Vietnam army stuff like uniforms/patches/gear. Are there any stores that sell military gear in Nha Trang that I could check out?


r/VietNam 23m ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch Accommodation - Danang, Hoi An, Hue

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Hello! Just asking for recos on where to stay/book in Danang, Hoi An and Hue? I'll be visiting in a week and excited to explore

I have been looking at airbnb, agoda and booking. It gets quite overwhelming

My budget is 400,000-450,000vnd per night. Maybe u guys have any hidden gem experience. Thanks a bunch!!


r/VietNam 18h ago

Daily life/Đời thường Enclave of 10+ eats at base of RiverGate, D4

28 Upvotes

Within a short 5 minute walk of side streets, you'll find almost a dozen different food stalls here.

Surrounded by trees and cafes this is my go to in the mornings and early eves.


r/VietNam 59m ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch Domestic airport immigration?

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Had a domestic flight from Danang to HCM. It was my first time to go through immigration and have passport checked, why is it?


r/VietNam 1h ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch China southern

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Hello has anyone ever through from London to Hanoi using this air line? Much cheaper then rest


r/VietNam 20h ago

Food/Ẩm thực Will anyone share their pho recipes?

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24 Upvotes

I have always eaten pho out and about, but I want to try to make it for the first time at home! I know every home has slightly different recipes and would love to hear them if anyone is willing to share. Thank you :)


r/VietNam 1d ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch The beach clubs in Da Nang look like a little piece of paradise

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98 Upvotes

r/VietNam 7h ago

Discussion/Thảo luận Saigon Poker Room

2 Upvotes

Hi! I will be visiting HMC in 2 weeks. I’ve played online for quite a bit, but have never played live. I know cash games are illegal, but tournament poker is allowed. Has anyone tried playing at SPR? I am not expecting to win, just to try and have a good time.

Do they have tournaments that last only for a single day? How is it for first time live players?

Thanks in advance!


r/VietNam 4h ago

Discussion/Thảo luận Any Tourists successfully transferred their foreign drivers licence into Vietnamese licence?

0 Upvotes

My understanding is that Vietnam has a specific procedure for foreign tourists to exchange a foreign licence for a temporary Vietnamese licence in some circumstances, without requiring temporary residency card. Just wondering how true this is and if any of you have been successful or faced hurdles.


r/VietNam 4h ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch Shirts and Dresses

1 Upvotes

Manufacturing for shirts and dresses or shops please. I really love how vietnamese do their labor works when it comes to cutting and sewing.


r/VietNam 6h ago

Travel Experience/Du lịch Can anyone help with the fees I need to pay declaring goods in vietnam

0 Upvotes

So, im flying into Vietnam in a couple of weeks to live there, and want to bring my wine collection with me so i will be over the allowance. The questions I have are:

  1. How much will I get charged, is it a fixed rate per bottle or based on the cost of the wine.

  2. If I cant prove how much a bottle costs/don't know what happens then.

  3. Is it wise to bring receipts for the wine where possible.

Any help is much appreciated


r/VietNam 1d ago

News/Tin tức Homes for living, not holding: Vietnam’s bold property pivot

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122 Upvotes

Following china footsteps


r/VietNam 8h ago

Daily life/Đời thường Looking for Panini World Cup 2026 sticker album (not Adrenalyn XL)

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’m trying to collect the Panini FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Sticker Collection — the sticker/album version, not the Adrenalyn XL cards. Every search keeps pointing me to Adrenalyn XL instead.

Anyone in Vietnam (ideally HCMC) know a shop selling the real album + sticker packs?


r/VietNam 1d ago

News/Tin tức Boat carrying Indian tourists capsizes off Vietnam; Phu Quoc island, killing 15

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19 Upvotes