What Are the Key Changes in Vietnam’s Work Permit Regulations Under Decree 219/2025?
Vietnam’s Decree 219/2025 takes effect August 7, 2025, replacing Decrees 152/2020 and 70/2023 with streamlined…
Category Living in Vietnam
Living in Vietnam offers practical guidance on legal compliance, employment rights, financial procedures, and daily life management for foreign teachers working in Vietnam. This category covers work permit application processes and rejection recovery strategies, tax registration procedures (TIN/Tax ID requirements), employment law essentials (overtime pay, holiday entitlements, contract rights), visa regulations, health insurance requirements, banking and financial setup, classroom management strategies, cultural adaptation tips, cost of living analysis, housing guidance, and regulatory updates affecting foreign educators in Vietnam’s teaching market.
Personal Income Tax Guide for Foreign Teachers in Vietnam [2026 Updated]
Foreign teachers in Vietnam pay Personal Income Tax (PIT) at progressive rates of 5-35% if…
How to Buy Medicine in Vietnam? Pharmacy Guide for Foreign Teachers
You can buy medicine in Vietnam at modern pharmacy chains including Long Chau (2,117+ stores),…
How Do You Navigate Public Transportation in Vietnam?
Vietnam’s public transportation network includes metro systems in 2 major cities, over 100 bus routes…
How Can Foreign Teachers Get Credit Cards in Vietnam?
Yes, foreigners can obtain credit cards in Vietnam, but approval requires meeting stringent requirements: a…
International Money Transfers in Vietnam: Complete Guide for Foreign Teachers
International money transfers from Vietnam typically cost $6.45-65 USD and take 30 minutes to 5…
How to Open a Bank Account in Vietnam as a Foreign Teacher
Foreign teachers open Vietnamese bank accounts by presenting 7 required documents at any major bank…
Paid Public Holidays in Vietnam for Foreign Teachers (2026 List)
Foreign teachers working in Vietnam receive 14 paid public holidays in 2026: 12 Vietnamese national…
Paternity Leave Rights for Foreign Fathers in Vietnam: 5-14 Days Paid Leave Explained
Foreign fathers working in Vietnam are entitled to 5-14 days of paid paternity leave depending…
Salary Management as an Expat Teacher in Public Schools
When people talk about “teaching in Vietnam,” the term can refer to a wide range…