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Business Guide in Vietnam

Business culture in Vietnam: Vietnam has a collectivist culture, where family and social relationships are highly valued. Business relationships are often built on personal relationships and trust. Vietnamese people are generally polite and reserved, and it is important to show respect to elders and authority figures. Face-to-face meetings are preferred, and it is customary to […]

How to obtain a criminal background check

Foreigners may be asked to present a “certificate of good conduct” or “lack of a criminal record” for a variety of reasons including adoption, school attendance, employment, etc. To obtain a criminal background check in Vietnam: Persons who have been living in Vietnam for 6 months or more can request this document from their local […]

Electronic visa (E-visa)

General: Electronic visa (E-visa) Vietnamese visa is a kind of travel documents granted by Vietnamese competent authorities, providing permission to travel to and enter Vietnam. An electronic visa (E-visa) is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department via electronic system. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 30 days, single entry. […]

Buying Property in Vietnam: The Guide for Foreigners

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Vietnam? Before 2015, a foreigner could only own a maximum of one unit of condominium. Currently, foreigners can purchase as many property units as they desire since there is no limitation on the total purchase of property units. Nonetheless, there are still some restrictions apply. Here are some important details […]

Customs rules of Vietnam

General information When entering Vietnam you are required to fill out a customs Declaration if you have items to be declared. It then presented when leaving the country. The import of consumer and computer equipment (including laptop) in Vietnam theoretically subject to mandatory Declaration. All undeclared equipment will be permitted for export only if payment […]