Vietnam Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Vietnam. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Vietnam.
Visas & Permits
- Visas and permits: An introduction on travel to Vietnam
- Vietnam visa types: What do you need?
- Vietnam visa application: Steps to receiving your visa
- Want to work in Vietnam?: How to obtain a work permit
- Temporary residence: What to do to reside in Vietnam on a temporary basis
- Permanent residence: How to reside permanently in Vietnam
- How to become a Vietnamese citizen : Process to gain citizenship or naturalization
Jobs
- The Vietnamese job market: Job prospects and where to search
- Applying for a job in Vietnam: CV and job interviews
- Working in Vietnam: Salary and working hours
- Teaching English in Vietnam: Take a change from the 9-5
Housing & Rentals
- Rentals in Vietnam: What are your options?
- The search begins: What to consider when looking for a rental
- Lease agreements in Vietnam: How to know what you're signing
- Where to rent in Vietnam: Choosing your neighborhood
Property
- Property in Vietnam: An introduction to the market
- Finding a property: How to begin the search
- The buying process: Steps to buying a house in Vietnam
- Legal issues with Vietnamese property: Compulsory conditions and documents
- Property costs in Vietnam: What to expect to pay
- Financing your property : Mortgages and loans in Vietnam
Health
- Health Care in Vietnam: An introduction to the system
- Health insurance in Vietnam: The importance of being covered
- During your stay in Vietnam: Health precautions & vaccinations
Money
- Currency in Vietnam: A guide to the dong
- Banking in Vietnam: Choosing and opening a bank account
- Banking services in Vietnam : ATMs, credit cards and exchanges
Language
Telephone & Internet
- Making calls in Vietnam: Area codes & useful numbers
- Fixed phone lines: How to get connected in Vietnam
- Cellphones in Vietnam: Going mobile
- Internet in Vietnam: How to get online
Education
- The Vietnamese education system: Structure and reforms
- Forms of Vietnamese schooling: Public, private and international schools
- Higher education in Vietnam: Universities and degrees
- Problems with the education system: Rural inequalities and gender differences
Travel & Leisure
- National transport: Getting around Vietnam
- Public transport: Moving around in Vietnamese cities
- Vietnamese streets: How to get around by car
Culture
- Vietnamese food: Fresh produce used in exciting ways
- History: The French influence on modern day Vietnam
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad