Long-form guides for foreigners moving to and living in HCMC.
Mai Chi Tho Avenue Thu Thiem is the road spine behind HCMC's new CBD corridor, linking Empire City, Sala, Metropole Thu Thiem, The River, Zeit River and the…
Ton Duc Thang Ba Son Riverfront is District 1's premium river-and-metro apartment edge, anchored by Grand Marina Saigon, Vinhomes Golden River, Ba Son station and the bridge to…
Vo Nguyen Giap Thao Dien An Phu is HCMC's highway-and-metro apartment edge, linking Masteri Thao Dien, Gateway, Lumiere Riverside, Masteri An Phu, The Vista and the Estella cluster.…
Nguyen Huu Canh Street is Binh Thanh's riverside apartment corridor, linking Landmark 81, Vinhomes Central Park, Saigon Pearl, Sunwah Pearl and The Manor with Tan Cang Metro access.…
Apartments Near Metro Line 1 Ho Chi Minh City are not all equally walkable. This guide compares station-by-station buildings, estimated walk times, last-mile comfort, tower-gate caveats and who…
Where to live in Ho Chi Minh City depends on your commute, lifestyle, school needs, airport routine, budget and tolerance for noise. This guide compares District 1, Thao…
Living in District 4 as an expat can be a smart near-CBD compromise if your building, route, parking and unit orientation fit your daily life. This guide compares…
Corporate housing in HCMC is a practical guide for HR teams, executives and relocating managers choosing a furnished home. Compare serviced residences, executive condos, family areas, invoice questions…
Dependent visa in Vietnam, explained for expat families: who the TT route covers (spouse and children under 18 — not parents), TT visa vs TRC, whether a spouse…
How to send money home from Vietnam as a foreign worker: the legal lawful-income route, the documents your bank actually needs, real SWIFT fees, the cash-declaration limit, and…
Healthcare in HCMC for expats, made practical: how to choose a clinic, book or walk in, use pharmacies and fill a prescription, find a dentist, and what to…
Having a baby in HCMC, organised step by step: where expats can give birth, what 2026 maternity packages cost, how to register the birth at your ward after…
Where Korean expats live in HCMC comes down to one main answer: Phu My Hung, anchored by the Korean International School, Lotte Mart and a dense Korean-service ecosystem.…
Income tax for expats in Vietnam changed in 2026: a new PIT law brings five brackets and a higher personal deduction. This guide covers the 183-day residency test,…
Can foreigners buy property in Vietnam? Legally yes, but inside narrow limits the 2024 Housing Law reset: eligible projects only, a 30% cap per building, and a 50-year…
