Moving to Vietnam: free arrival checklist

Moving to Vietnam: free arrival checklist

Plan your move to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang. Use this checklist before departure and during your first week.

Before you leave

Check passport validity and your entry requirements with the official authority.
Confirm your arrival date, airport transfer and temporary accommodation.
Keep secure copies of travel documents, employment papers and insurance details.
Plan a budget for rent, deposits, transport and daily costs.

Your first days

Keep your accommodation address and a local contact available offline.
Arrange a local SIM or eSIM and install Zalo for local communication.
Ask your accommodation provider to confirm your temporary residence registration.
Save your insurer’s contact details and find a nearby clinic.

Your first week

Visit homes in person and check rent, deposit, utilities and lease terms before paying.
Check your route to work or school at the times you will travel.
Ask your chosen bank which documents it needs for your circumstances.
List any remaining document tasks with your employer or qualified adviser.

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This is a planning checklist. Entry, work and banking requirements depend on your circumstances. Confirm them with the relevant authority or provider.

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