The complete guide
to Vietnam
A reference for anyone living here or moving over. Numbers, addresses, prices and step-by-step how-tos — all in one place.
SOS: Emergency Help
Emergency numbers, embassies, English-speaking hospitals, and step-by-step playbooks for when things go wrong in Vietnam.
Visas & Documents
45-day visa-free entry for many EU/UK passports, $25–50 e-visa (up to 90 days), visa-run routes, overstay fines, the Phu Quoc 30-day exemption, entry with children. Updated for 2026.
Hospitals
A guide to Da Nang hospitals and clinics: 20 facilities with real prices, ratings and specialization filters. Built by a medical translator-assistant.
Money & Currency
The Vietnamese dong, cards vs cash, ATMs and fees, Wise/Revolut, exchanging money and a daily budget. Updated for 2026.
Transport
Renting a bike from 150K ₫/day, Grab, intercity sleeper buses, trains and domestic flights from $25. Traffic rules, fines and the IDP. Updated 2026.
Connectivity & Internet
Viettel SIM from 100K ₫, eSIM (Airalo, Holafly), WiFi and a VPN for Telegram. Three carriers, plans and roaming. Updated 2026.
Housing
Renting from 5M ₫/month, housing types, prices across 6 cities, contracts, utilities and the best expat neighbourhoods. Updated 2026.
Food
Top-10 dishes from pho to banh mi, street food, restaurants, markets, GrabFood delivery, water safety and vegetarian options. Updated 2026.
Safety
Scams and theft, road safety, natural hazards, emergency numbers, insurance and how to stay out of trouble. Updated 2026.