New to Vietnam
If you have recently moved to Vietnam, you may wish to meet with other Irish citizens who are part of a local organisation or business network that can provide you with general advice, information and guidance.
We have put together some information to help those of you who already live in or intend to move here. Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this information as accurately as possible, the Embassy cannot accept any liability for the information contained here.
Living and working in Vietnam
Irish citizens resident in Vietnam are largely concentrated in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Before leaving Ireland please consult our current travel advice for Vietnam and check that you have:
- Valid passport
- Valid Visa for Vietnam
- Long Form Birth Certificate (with the Hague Apostille stamped on it by the Consular Section of the Department of Foreign Affairs to prove its authenticity)
- Adequate funds to maintain you while you establish yourself
- Private comprehensive medical insurance
The Embassy recommends that you ensure your passport is up to date and shows next-of-kin details on back of passport. You should also keep your family informed of your address and contact details in Vietnam at all times. Please note that while you may be able to enter Vietnam on a passport with less than six months validity remaining, it will not be possible for you to travel to any of the neighbouring countries.
We recommend that you always carry some proof of identity, as should you be stopped by Vietnamese police or other officials you are required to have official ID and may be requested to demonstrate your residence card if applicable.
We recommend that Irish citizens travelling or living abroad register their contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The information will allow us to contact you, and provide assistance, if necessary and possible, if there is an unforeseen crisis such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or if you have a family emergency while you are overseas.