Your Expat Community in Vietnam

Embark on Your Life as an Expat in Vietnam

The fascinating land of Vietnam may be remembered for the wrong reasons, but the patriotic nation has since rebuilt itself and its beautiful landscape and its bustling cities are now more developed than ever. From the commercial center of Ho Chi Minh City, that actually feels more like a small town, to Vietnam's capital city Hanoi, with new construction projects starting every day, you can start a prosperous career in one of Vietnam's cities and enjoy the lush forest landscapes of the rest of the country during your down time. Poverty in Vietnam has declined significantly, and Vietnam's labor force is growing by more than one million people every year. Ranked as the third-best place for expats to live in terms of cost of living, Vietnam's housing, food, and eating out are well below the average. Vietnam is a popular destination for retirees for this very reason; pensioners can live comfortably in Vietnam without the financial worries they may have had in the West. Over 80% of expats in Vietnam are happy with their financial situation, which is good news for any new expats making the move to Vietnam.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Qatar or China, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Get to Know Expats to Share Your Adventure in Vietnam With

Don't worry about discussing your move with our InterNations members, every member has been approved by us and is dedicated to upholding our guiding principles of fair, open communication, an open-minded and welcoming mindset, and friendly and helpful behavior. At InterNations, nobody stands alone! Knowing this makes it easier to connect with your expat community in real life. Join one of the many expat groups and events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and get involved with real expat life. From the Arts and Culture Group in Hanoi to learning Vietnamese with other expats in Ho Chi Minh City, these groups are a great way to integrate into the Vietnamese culture and meet locals. By meeting up with people in Vietnam you will start your new life with a new set of friends. It can be easy to think that you don't need people around you, but having support and people to relate to can be the most important thing to making your new expat life in Vietnam a true success.