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Moving to Vietnam Checklist

33 steps to prepare your move to Vietnam, from 6 months before departure to your first month there.

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Define your move (goal, city, budget)Alone, as a couple, as a family? Da Nang, HCMC, Hanoi? What monthly budget?
Start saving a safety cushion (3-6 months of expenses)At least €3,000-5,000 recommended before departure.
Look into the available visasLearn more →
See a tax adviser about your situation (tax residence)Learn more →
Get a full medical checkup + see the dentistDental care costs more in Vietnam than in France.
Check your passport's validity (at least 6 months after entry)
Start learning some basic Vietnamese

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