Move to Vietnam
in 60 Minutes.
You've made the decision. Now what? All your FAQs answered to setup your first 90 to 180 days in Vietnam. Land confident, get sorted fast, and do not waste money figuring out your first time in Vietnam the hard way.
One-time: $49.95 Β· Lifetime access
30-day money-back guarantee Β· If you watch the course
Sound familiar?
You've booked the flight.
Now the questions hit.
You decided to move to Vietnam. Great call. But now you're lying awake at night googling things like "do I need a VPN in Vietnam" and "can foreigners open a bank account" and getting 47 different answers from Reddit threads that are three years out of date.
"Do I need a long stay visa for my scouting trip?"
Should I pay visa agent? Where do I get my evisa? There's a right answer for your situation and it's not what most videos tell you.
"Where should I actually live when I land?"
Saigon? Hanoi? Da Nang? And which neighbourhood? The wrong choice costs you weeks of adjustment and way more money.
"How do I get a bank account as a foreigner?"
Most banks are a nightmare. There's one that isn't. I'll point you directly at it and tell you what to bring to open an account.
"Am I going to get ripped off on housing?"
Probably, unless you know the red flags, the right platforms, and what a fair price actually looks like per district.
"What do I do about health insurance?"
Walking into a Vietnamese hospital without a plan is a very expensive education. We cover this before you need it.
"What should I actually do in my first 30 days?"
There's an order to this. Do things out of sequence and you'll create problems that take months to fix. Do it right and you're settled by week four.
Set expectations
This is not a life plan.
It's a landing plan.
- A 10-year financial independence course
- A theory-heavy deep dive on Vietnamese culture and history
- A travel blog with pretty photos and vague vibes
- Something that requires you to already know anything
- A long-term retirement strategy
- Relevant if you're still just "thinking about it"
- A 60-minute briefing for someone who's actually going
- The exact questions every new arrival has answered clearly
- The simples visa run plan for your first 90β180 days
- Banking, SIM card, healthcare and housing guidance from day one
- The fastest path from "terrified newbie" to "sorted and settled"
- Built for you if you land next week or next month
What's inside
8 lessons. Every question answered.
In the right order.
These aren't topics they're the actual sequence of decisions you'll face from the day you book your flight to the day you feel comfortable and settled in your first place in Vietnam.
Moving to Vietnam is Hard⦠Until It Isn't
The honest reality check before you land. What the first week actually feels like, what trips most newcomers up in the first 30 days, and how to frame your mindset so the chaos doesn't beat you. This lesson is the difference between people who thrive and people who fly home.
Module 1 Β· Timeline & VisionWhere in Vietnam Should You Actually Live?
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang each one is a completely different country. You'll learn which city matches your lifestyle, what the neighbourhoods actually cost, and why most expats get this decision wrong by listening to people who only spent two weeks there.
Module 2 Β· City & NeighbourhoodWhat Vietnam Visa Do You Actually Need?
Cut through the noise. For first timers arriving in 2026, the answer is simpler than you think. I'll tell you exactly how to get your first, who is exempt, and what your realistic options are once it expires.
Module 3 Β· Visas & Legal StatusHow to Find Housing in Vietnam And Not to Get Fleeced
The platforms to use, the platforms to avoid, what a fair price looks like per district, red flags in lease agreements, what "fully furnished" actually means, and the one thing you should always do before handing over a deposit. From someone who has rented in multiple Vietnamese cities.
Module 4 Β· HousingMoney, Banking and Going Cashless in Vietnam
Most foreign banks are a wall of bureaucracy for newcomers. There's one bank I recommend to every expat on day one easy to open, English-friendly, and designed for people who don't have a mountain of Vietnamese paperwork yet. I'll also cover how to use Wise for transfers, which ATMs to avoid, and why you should go cashless faster than you think.
Module 5 Β· Banking & MoneyHealthcare in Vietnam: The Most Valuable Module
Walking into a Vietnamese clinic without knowing what you're doing is an expensive and stressful surprise. Know which hospitals to use in each city, what to expect in terms of cost and quality, and which expat insurance option actually makes sense for your first year here. This module could save you thousands.
Module 6 Β· Health & InsuranceYour First 30 Days in Vietnam: Please Do NOT F*** It Up
The exact sequence, in the right order: SIM card, bank account, neighbourhood reconnaissance, local transport, grocery shopping, healthcare registration, and the handful of rookie mistakes that cost people weeks of frustration. Done right, by day 30 you feel like you live here. Done wrong, day 30 feels like day one again.
Module 7 Β· First 30 Days PlaybookDon't Just Survive Vietnam. Live Well.
The practical stuff gets you sorted. This module gets you settled. Finding your community, building real routines, the honest emotional arc of the first six months, and how to start genuinely loving your life here instead of just tolerating the chaos. This is what turns a move into a life.
Module 8 Β· Thrive & TransformEvan's specific picks
I don't just explain the options.
I tell you what I actually do.
Most guides walk you through your options and then leave you to figure out which one is right. This course skips that. Where I have a clear preference based on years of living here, I give you the specific name, the specific tool, and the specific reason, so you don't spend a week researching what I already figured out the hard way.
π Your First Visa
For the vast majority of newcomers, a visa exemption or simple e-visa makes the most sense for your first 90β180 days. Simple application, low cost, no agent. Do NOT over think this step.
π¦ Your First Bank Account
One specific bank. Easy to open as a foreigner, English-friendly app, designed for people who don't have a mountain of Vietnamese documents yet. I use it. Most expats I know use it.
π± Your First SIM Card
Which carrier, which plan, what to buy at the airport vs. waiting until you get to a shop. Takes ten minutes. Most people get this wrong and overpay for a month.
π₯ Your First Insurance Plan
There are two options that make sense for most first-year expats. I'll tell you which one I'd choose in your situation and why the others aren't worth the money right now.
Your timeline
From landing to living in Vietnam
in 180 days or less.
1β7
Get the basics working
You're jet-lagged, over-stimulated, and everything is loud and confusing. That's normal. This week is about one thing: getting your infrastructure in place so you stop bleeding money on tourist rates and bad decisions.
- SIM card sorted before you leave the airport
- Short-term accommodation confirmed, not booked blind
- First recon walks: find your market, your cafΓ©, your bearings
- Know which neighbourhood you want to rent in long-term
8β30
The admin sprint
This is the unglamorous bit that nobody talks about, but it's the foundation of everything. Get this done and the rest of your time here is smooth. Skip it and you're dealing with it in month three anyway β except now it's more complicated.
- Bank account open and functioning
- Long-term apartment found, negotiated, and signed
- Visa status confirmed and renewal plan in place
- Healthcare access sorted before you need it
- Scooter rented or transport routine established
31β90
Build your routine
Infrastructure is done. Now you start actually living here. You know your neighbourhood, your market, your favourite bÑnh mì spot. Your costs start dropping as you stop paying tourist prices. The chaos becomes comfortable.
- Monthly spend is predictable and significantly lower than month one
- You have at least a small social circle β expat and/or local
- Daily routine established: work, exercise, food, exploration
- You've stopped googling basic questions because you know the answers
90β180
You actually live here now
By the six-month mark, people who followed the plan feel like residents, not tourists. They're not scrambling. They're not over-paying. They're not wondering if they made a mistake. They've done the thing, and it worked.
- You know which city and neighbourhood is your long-term base
- Your monthly burn rate is what you planned β not what you panicked about
- You've built something here: community, routine, purpose
- Vietnam feels like home, not an adventure you're enduring
From people who landed and stayed.
What happens when you arrive prepared.
Ready for a soft landing?
Move to Vietnam
in 60 Minutes
Everything a first-timer needs to know. In the right order. Before the flight.
One-time payment Β· Lifetime access Β· Updated as things change
- β8 modules covering every practical decision in your first 90β180 days
- βWho needs a visa, who is exempt, how to apply online now
- βSpecific bank recommendation: easy to open, expat-friendly
- βCity-by-city cost breakdown and neighbourhood guide
- βFirst 30 Days Checklist (PDF) β in the right sequence
- βHealthcare and insurance guide for year one
- βLifetime access + updates whenever the rules change
30-day money-back guarantee Β· if you watch the course
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Before you go
Quick answers
I'm arriving in 2 weeks. Is this still useful?
It's most useful right now. Watch it before you land especially the housing, banking and first 30 days modules. You'll arrive knowing what to do on day one instead of figuring it out while jet-lagged and overwhelmed.
I've already been in Vietnam for a few months. Is this still relevant?
Probably still useful for the housing and banking modules if you haven't sorted those properly yet. Those are the most common things people get wrong or leave unresolved. But honestly, this is designed for people who haven't arrived yet.
Is this about retiring in Vietnam or just moving there?
Just moving there. This is a practical first-arrival guide, not a financial independence plan. If you want the long-term retirement roadmap, that's a separate course. This one is about getting sorted fast once you land.
Will the visa information be up to date?
Vietnam's visa rules change more often than anyone would like. I update this course when things shift. Your purchase includes all future updates, so what you're getting is always the current picture, not a 2022 blog post.
I'm not sure which city I want to live in. Does this help with that?
Yes, module two is specifically about the city and neighbourhood decision. You'll have a clear framework for choosing by the time you finish it.
What's your refund policy?
Watch the course, if you're not satisfied, full refund, no questions. Email me at [email protected]
