Expert guides and insights for expats living and working in Vietnam
A marriage TRC gives you the right to live in Vietnam long-term - but it does not automatically give you the right to work. Here is what you can and cannot do, and how to get a work permit once you have your marriage TRC.
Vietnam Launchpad Team
April 11, 2026
Vietnam's proposed Golden Visa has been discussed since 2025. As of April 2026, there is still no legislation and no application process. Here is the current status and what long-term expats should do instead.
Vietnam Launchpad Team
April 1, 2026
Law No. 109/2025/QH15 brought the biggest personal income tax reforms in Vietnam since 2012. Here is what actually changed, what stayed the same, and what expats need to do now.
Vietnam Launchpad Team
January 8, 2026
Everything expats need to know about driving legally in Vietnam - from International Driver's Licenses for tourists to full license conversion for TRC holders.
Vietnam Launchpad Team
January 19, 2025
Everything you need to know about teaching English legally in Vietnam, from work permits to visa requirements and finding legitimate teaching positions.
Vietnam Launchpad Team
January 9, 2025