How I registered for VNeID in Vietnam as a foreigner
Expat LifeEditor’s note: The views and experiences shared in this article are solely those of the author, an Australian citizen who has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for over 10 years and is married to a Vietnamese national. This piece reflects personal experiences and observations, and readers are reminded that their own experiences may vary.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai issues level-2 digital ID accounts for over 200 foreigners
Expat LifeThe police department in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam reported on Thursday that in the first two days of July 2025, officers provided guidance and issued level-2 digital identification (ID) accounts to more than 200 foreign nationals currently residing and working in the province.
Dozens of foreigners in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh get digital ID accounts
Expat LifeDuring the first day of a 50-day campaign running from July 1 to August 19, 2025 to grant digital ID accounts to eligible foreigners residing in Vietnam, police in southern Tay Ninh Province successfully processed 36 registrations.
Touching Vietnamese–Russian love stories in Vung Tau
Expat LifeApproximately 1,000 Russians live and work in the coastal city of Vung Tau, now part of Ho Chi Minh City, where Vietnamese–Russian romances have blossomed into marriages and many have cherished Vietnam as their second homeland.
Vietnam launches level-2 digital ID accounts for foreigners starting July 1
Expat LifeBeginning July 1, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security officially implemented the issuance of level-2 digital identification accounts to foreigners holding temporary or permanent residence cards in the country.
Can a long-term US resident retire in Vietnam and obtain Vietnamese citizenship?
Expat LifeAn individual who has lived in the United States for over 30 years may be eligible to apply for Vietnamese citizenship upon retiring to Vietnam, according to a Ho Chi Minh City-based lawyer.
Vietnam’s retiree visa should attract financially stable individuals: opinion
Expat LifeVietnam’s visa landscape is evolving, presenting an opportunity to compete with neighboring countries in attracting retirees.
Vietnam motorbike taxis draw praise as India imposes state bans
Expat LifeA social media debate has flared up comparing Vietnam’s widespread use of ride-hail motorbike taxis with the recent ban on similar services in Karnataka, a state in southwestern India.
Vietnam proposes faster work permit processing for foreign experts
Expat LifeVietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed reducing the processing time for work permits to just 10 days for foreign experts in high-demand sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, part of a broader push to attract skilled international talent.
Recapturing the joy of Midsummer: Swedish tradition celebrated in Vietnam
Expat LifeIt has been 15 years since Vo Thi My Thuan last celebrated Midsummer in Sweden.
