Living & visa
Living in Vietnam, visas, international schools and moving for expat families and retirees.
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Retiring in Vietnam: A Foreigner's Property & Living Guide (2026)
Thinking of retiring in Vietnam in 2026? An honest guide for foreigners: why retirees choose Vietnam, the no-retirement-visa reality and the visa routes people actually use, whether you can buy a home, plus cost of living, healthcare and estate planning.
Read →Buying Property in HCMC for Families: Schools & Best Areas (2026)
A 2026 guide for foreign families relocating to Ho Chi Minh City: how international schools shape where expats live and buy, the best family areas (Thao Dien, Phu My Hung, central D1), buy vs rent, and choosing a family-sized home.
Read →Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City 2026 for Expats
Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City 2026 for expats: real rent, food, school, utility and transport budgets, plus a buying-vs-renting breakdown. See the numbers.
Read →Moving to Ho Chi Minh City: 2026 Expat Relocation Guide
Moving to Ho Chi Minh City as an expat? Our 2026 guide covers visas, the best areas (Thao Dien, D7, D2), housing, schools, healthcare and real monthly costs. Start here.
Read →Thao Dien Apartments for Sale: 2026 Expat Buyer's Guide
A complete 2026 guide to Thao Dien apartments for sale: foreign ownership rules, Metro Line 1, international schools, prices and yields. Talk to Happy Land.
Read →Vietnam Golden Visa & Residency by Property (2026 Reality Check)
Does buying property in Vietnam grant residency? An honest 2026 guide: property is not a visa, the "golden visa" is still a proposal, and the DT investor route explained.
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