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Recently, my US client called me and ask if he needs to register his residence in the flat that is rent under his Vietnamese girlfriend's name ? YES or NO ? In reality, even Vietnamese, they do not know about Vietnamese law, till they are questioned by policeman, they know that what they are doing is not Right. Many foreigners stay for quite a long time in Vietnam and do not register their stay until they are asked by police officer then pay expensive fine. These people again blame on the landlord and other agents for not reminding them to do temporary resident registration. According to Vietnamese law, foreigners must register their stay wherever they spend night(s) in Vietnam. Gist: Long-term residents will need to reregister regularly Registration is usually done through the owner of the property, who is usually held responsibility in cases of noncompliance unless the expat is clearly at fault. Temporary residence books are kept to make a record of the length of time

There are more and more people choose to travel by land between Vietnam and China as it seems to be quite easy because there are quite a lot of Vietnam - China border crossings. These borders are very crowded every time and known as ideal places for doing business. There are three border crossings between China and Vietnam, namely Mong Cai (Vietnam)/ Dong Hung (China), Dong Dang/ Ping Xian, and Lao Cai/ Hekou. All border crossings are in the Northeast of Vietnam. It is easy to get to Mong Cai from Quang Ninh province or Halong City while from Sapa, Lao Cai, tourists could find the fastest way to Kunning through Lao Cai/Hekou border gate. If departing from Lang Son and heading to China, you had better to get to Dong Dang/ Ping Xian border gate and conversely, coming from China through Dong Dang border gate, you certainly get to Hanoi easily thanks to a variety of buses or trains. Even there is definitely a train from Nanning to Hanoi and it departs every Monday and Friday, you ju

Vietnamese cuisine is considered among the healthiest in the world with the combination of fresh herbs, a lot of vegetables and seafood prepared with traditional cooking techniques that avoids frying and oils in their food. Again, there are specialties for Vietnamese but it becomes terrified dishes to foreigners. Let discover 10 facts about Vietnamese dishes. 1. The Vietnamese believe in Three Kitchen Gods or Tao Quan, who live with and observe each family’s actions. They depart at the end of the Lunar Year to report their findings to Ngoc Hoan, The Jade Emperor. 2. Their cuisine is well known for its balance of the five Asian elements; spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet. 3. The principle of yin and yang is also applied in composing a meal, to provide contrasts in spiciness and temperature of the food. 4. Tiet Canh is a traditional Vietnamese dish made from fresh animal blood. 5. When cooking a pig, the entire animal is used including the innards. 6. Snake

As you may know, visa regulation is various from country to country then it is necessary to know about specific guidance before we submit a visa request. This will help you to avoid mistakes that cost your money and take your time. In this post, I am going to share with you frequent questions asked about entry and exit date when applying for Vietnam visa. Question: After my Vietnam visa approval letter is issued, how long does it last for? Answer: Your visa approval letter will last for one month, three months, six months or one year depend upon the visa type that you apply for. And the visa will come into effect since the entry date that you note in the visa application. Question : What if I change my arrival date to Vietnam? Answer: You can change your arrival date to Vietnam however, there are 2 cases:        You enter Vietnam earlier than your registered entry date; you need to apply for a new visa.        You enter Vietnam later than your registered e

If you get married to Vietnamese citizen and you want to spend your life time here or simply want to get a long term Vietnam visa in order to travel back and forth easily in Vietnam, getting 5 years Vietnam visa exemption is the best option for you. With this 5 years visa exemption; one can stay in Vietnam continuously within 6 months time on each visit. I am going to tell you in detail what you need to submit and how long it takes to get this 5 years visa exemption done in Vietnam. 1. Requirement: From the Vietnamese spouse: - Certified Identity card - Certified family book - Certified married certificate From the foreigner: - 2 passport sized photo - Original passport 2. Processing time 5- 7 working days: After the complete dossier is submitted. 3.  Where to submit the Vietnam visa exemption application? - Overseas Vietnamese diplomatic missions and consulates - The Immigration Control Department under the Ministry of Public Security. In case you do not want

Teaching English overseas  could be a once in a life time experience in any country, and Vietnam is not an exception. If you are considering Vietnam for travelling, why not consider  teaching English in Vietnam  as your future career or even just a temporary job that helps you deal with your expense while being abroad? Do not miss information below which help you know what to expect when you teach English in Vietnam. 1.    Is there any requirement for teaching English in Vietnam? The answer is perhaps both yes and no. In general, a four-year college degree in any subject is required for a would-be English teacher in Vietnam and a TEFL certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is preferred. TEFL certificate courses are available in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, each course lasts about 5 days and costing about $1000. However, it does not mean that you could not get a good job without such certificates. 2.    Must I know Vietnamese? Knowing Vietnamese is not a req

Hanoi is the capital of Socialist Republic of Vietnam which located in the Red River Delta, in the center of North Vietnam. Hanoi is a perfect blend of the exotic chic of old Asia and the dynamic face of new Asia, of Parisian grace and the Asian pace. Hanoi has such diversity- from the old quarter to the urban areas. Hanoi is the center of culture which has many things to offer to those who are interested in history, culture, arts...... Where to visit? Hoan Kiem Lake : The symbol of Hanoi city Ho Chi Minh Museum & Mausoleum  – Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s leader and founder of the communist state. Hoa Lo Prison  – U.S. POWs named Hoa Lo “the Hanoi Hilton” Dong Xuan Market –  Hanoi’s oldest market is located in the Old Quarter. Old Quarter –  The Old Quarter’s 2,000-year-old streets are a web of shopping opportunities and cheap eateries. Temple of Literature –  Built in 1070, the Van Mieu temple is a great example of traditional Vietnamese archi

I have noticed that quite a lot of travelers confuse about Vietnam visa on arrival. Is it true that, you don’t need to do anything before your trip but just to go to Vietnam airport/ border to get Vietnam visa on arrival?  Not likely visa on arrival for other countries like Laos, Cambodia, you just do nothing till you reach the borders, get your visa stamped there straight away. In order to get Vietnam visa on arrival, you must: ☑ Ensure that you are taking a plane to Vietnam to get Vietnam visa stamped at Vietnam airport. ☑ Get a Vietnam visa approval letter in your hand in order to get the permission for checking-in your flight to Vietnam. How to apply for Vietnam visa approval letter? Simply, you will submit your Vietnam visa request online at: Vietnamvisavoa.com with your passport details, entry/ exit date, visa type, entry airport. For visa on arrival, you just need to ensure that you travel by air to Vietnam in order to get Vietnam visa stamped on your pas