Moving to Vietnam quickly raises a question: how to manage your money once you are there?
Can you open a Vietnamese bank account as a foreigner? Do you need a visa? Can you receive your salary there? How can you send your savings from France? Can you keep your French account? And most importantly, how can you retrieve your money if you later leave Vietnam?
The Vietnamese banking system is modern, and digital payments are extremely prevalent in daily life. However, for a newcomer, some rules can be confusing, especially those regarding foreigners and international transfers.
This guide presents the main things to know before and after your move.