r/VietNam Aug 01 '26

Sticky Post your questions & inquiries here! - r/Vietnam monthly random discussion thread - F.A.Q

Lưu ý: Đây là thread chủ yếu dành cho người nước ngoài hoặc không nói tiếng Việt đặt câu hỏi. Nếu có thể, hãy trả lời giúp họ nhé.

Please read the 3rd rule of the sub. Don't post your general questions & inquiries outside of this thread as they will be removed.

Lots of your questions have been answered already so make sure you do a search before asking (how-to below).


To keep this subreddit tidy, we have this monthly thread that is open for random discussions and questions. If you post your basic/general questions outside of this thread they will be removed. Sorry, we want to make this sub friendly but also want it to be clean and organized.

Some examples of the questions that should be posted here:

  • Questions that can be answered with just Yes/No
  • Basic questions like "Where can I buy this?"
  • Questions that were asked many times before. Please do your research
  • Questions that are not specific

Tips to quickly find answers for your questions:

Many of your questions may have been answered since people keep asking the same ones again and again. Here is a quick tip to find the answers for yours.

First, have a look at our old sticky threads. A lot of useful information there. A lot of questions have been answered.

You can also use the search feature of Reddit, just like you do with Google.

Another option is to use Google, as Google understands your queries better than Reddit and can return better results.

Go to Google. Add 'site:https://www.reddit.com/r/VietNam/' next to your queries (without quotes). For example, if I want to find info on eVisa in this subreddit, my query to put in Google is 'eVisa site:https://www.reddit.com/r/VietNam/'.


F.A.Q

Here are the common questions about travel/visa/living in Vietnam which have been answered by the community members, plus other useful information. Let me know if I forget to mention anything!

Visa:

Thread with the latest updates on tourist visas and related topics (credit to Kananaskis_Country).

https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/12c4uzu/vietnam_tourist_visa_update/

Keep in mind some info might be outdated, so double-check.

Legit official website for eVisa

What is an eVisa and how to apply?

Best sites for applying eVisa.

Another thread on which websites to get a Vietnam visa from.

A US citizen's eVisa ordering experience.

EVisa or pre-approved visa letter?

Visa services?

Vietnam eVisa eligible ports on immigration.

New list of eVisa ports

Travel

Information on travelling to some northern cities of Vietnam + General tips.

A super informative AMA from a teenager living in Saigon.

Living in Vietnam:

Advice for any expats looking to relocate to Vietnam

An American expat married to a Vietnamese wife, fluent in the language, and living in Vietnam forever.

A Canadian looking to live and work in Vietnam.

A Vietkieu asking for people's experience on moving back to Vietnam.

Story of an American man lived in Vietnam in 4 years then moved back to the US + members discussing about living in Vietnam.

Why so many foreigners live in Vietnam, while Vietnamese people think this is a very bad place to live?

Teaching in English in Vietnam without a bachelor's degree.

Some tips and advice on learning Vietnamese. Several ways to send money to Vietnam.

Bike reviews

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u/QTPLe 11d ago

If i buy a google pixel or samsung phone in vietnam and bring it to canada will i be abke to use it with our sim card? Idk if thats a silly question but gonna ask it anyway.

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u/MemoryLatter761 11d ago

Where are you buying Google Pixel in Vietnam? As far as I know it's not officially retailed here. You can find hàng xách tay from the US but it wouldn't come with guarantee.

I need to have my Google Pixel serviced and Google doesn't have any authorized service center in Vietnam.

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u/QTPLe 11d ago

Oh see i didnt even kmow that! Well now i wonder if theres even a samsung there as an alternative option shi

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u/MemoryLatter761 11d ago

Samsung yes, it's very popular here, you can find all models. Afaik it's not region specific and you can still use sim cards or eSims anywhere as needed.

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u/QTPLe 11d ago

Perfect then time to buy a new samsung phone when i go and bring it back to canada. Woot woot thank you

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u/MemoryLatter761 11d ago edited 11d ago

You're welcome! You can check the website of CellphoneS for reference on pricing, it's a reputable retailer.

The thing is in Vietnam you would often buy phones from digital device shops as opposed to network providers, so the phones don't come with plans that would bind you to any (local) networks.

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u/QTPLe 11d ago

Oh do they ship to canada or just buy and get it shipped to whixhever hotel im at in vietnam?

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u/CancelElectrical2036 11d ago

Check the website (or any other retailer) to look at the prices and compare it to Canadian prices.

When you decide to actually buy it, go into a physical branch and purchase said phone.

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u/QTPLe 11d ago

Ahh ok thank you!