Finding a suitable place to live is one of the first challenges for foreign teachers in Vietnam. Whether you are teaching English in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or a smaller province, it is essential to understand the rules about housing contracts in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s education sector is growing rapidly, and many schools require teachers to take on overtime or extra classes to meet student demand. For both foreign and Vietnamese teachers, it is essential to understand the rules on overtime pay, workload limits, and teacher rights under Vietnamese labor law.

To work legally and safely in Vietnam, teachers must understand the country’s labor laws, not only work permits but also contracts, working conditions, rights, and obligations.

VssID – Digital Social Insurance is the official mobile application developed by the Vietnam Social Security (VSS). It is available for free on Google Play (Android) and the App Store (iOS).

Starting from June 1, 2025, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) will stop issuing paper health insurance (BHYT) cards in most cases. This is a major change in the healthcare policy that directly affects all employees, including foreign teachers working in Vietnam.