You do not need to register as a foreign resident or visitor to in Hanoi, but if you reside long-term and rent a house or apartment your landlord will have you fill out a foreign resident form that includes a copy of your passport. It is always a good idea to register with your home country’s embassy in Hanoi (see our Foreign Embassies in the City section).
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Top Tips
| 01 | Though there are many shopping options in Hanoi, you may find that the style or size you need is unavailable. Large western sizes can be very elusive! |
| 02 | Learning Vietnamese offers an important window onto Hanoi society and culture & helps at all levels of social interaction and day-to-day convenien |
| 03 | GET OUT OF TOWN! just a weekend away can work restorative miracles. Don’t wait till you feel run down—plan excursions in advance and keep |
| 04 | Mail delivery from overseas is not always reliable, so try to think in advance of any books, CDs, or software you may need in Vietnam. |
| 05 | Set up online banking before you leave, and be sure to notify your bank you’ll be using your ATM card in Vietnam—otherwise they may think |
Useful links
- http://www.vietlonghousing.com
Hanoi Real Estate Rentals for foreign community includes: Villas, Houses, Apartments and Offices. - http://hanoigrapevine.com
Hanoi’s arts and culture website, with reviews and previews of concerts, galleries, films and openings. - http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn
Online version of Vietnam’s English-language daily newspaper. - http://newhanoian.xemzi.com/en/
The New Hanoian-A Craigslist-style community bulletin board. - http://stickyrice.typepad.com
Blog about food, restaurants and bars in Hanoi.
Interesting fact
| Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and has remained so since the 7th century though French and Japanese occupations. |
