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Vietnam is looking to change how foreigners’ temporary residence information is managed.

According to Tuoi Tre News, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed assigning commune-level police to directly receive and process temporary residence information for foreigners, instead of having this handled mainly through provincial police channels.

For foreigners living in Vietnam, this is worth paying attention to.

Temporary residence registration is one of those things many people do not think about until it becomes a problem. But it matters for hotels, landlords, serviced apartments, long-term rentals, TRC holders, business travelers, and anyone staying in Vietnam on a foreign passport.

The proposal also places more responsibility on accommodation providers. If they detect foreigners without passports or proper substitute documents, or signs of immigration or residence violations, they would need to report that to the nearest police authority.

Another important point: the draft would require declarations through the Ministry of Public Security’s temporary residence portal, replacing separate provincial police platforms previously used in some areas.

This is exactly why relocation planning matters.

Moving to Vietnam is not just about finding an apartment or choosing a city. It is also about understanding the local systems that affect your stay, your paperwork, and your day-to-day peace of mind.

My relocation work helps expats prepare for these details before they become stressful:
• visa and entry planning
• housing and area guidance
• temporary stay expectations
• arrival support
• practical steps for settling into life in Vietnam

Vietnam is becoming more organized and more digital in how it manages foreigner information. That can be a good thing, but only if people understand the process and prepare properly.

If you are planning a move to Vietnam, start here:
thestoryofkt.com/start-here

What part of Vietnam’s relocation process do you think foreigners misunderstand the most?

#Vietnam #Relocation #ExpatLife #LivingInVietnam #MoveToVietnam #VietnamVisa #HoChiMinhCity #TheStoryOfKT

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I can’t believe I get to marry my best friend tomorrow. 😍

Through every season, every challenge, every laugh, every prayer, and every dream we’ve shared, you’ve been my peace, my home, and my greatest blessing.

Tomorrow, I don’t just marry the woman I love. I marry my partner, my favorite person, and the one I want to build the rest of my life with.

I’m thankful for the journey that brought us here, and even more thankful for the life we’re about to start together.

Tomorrow, I get to say “I do” to my best friend. ❤️

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Quick update, I won’t be streaming today.

I appreciate everybody who was planning to pull up for the live. We’ll pick things back up next weekend and keep the conversation going.

See you next weekend. Appreciate you all.

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Planning a Vietnam trip?

Before you book everything, ask yourself this:

Do you know where to stay in each city?
Do you know which city fitts your travel style?
Do you know how many days to spend in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, or Hanoi?
Do you know how to avoid wasting money on the wrong area, weak itinerary, or bad planning advice?

A lot of people arrive in Vietnam excited, but still confused.

That’s why the Vietnam Travel Guide Bundle 2026 is useful.

It includes 3 premium city guides:

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City
🇻🇳 Da Nang
🇻🇳 Hanoi

Inside, you get where to stay, food and local tips, transportation help, sample itineraries, and practical guidance to help you plan smarter before you land.

Launch sale is $14.99 until May 31.
Regular price is $19.99.

Get the bundle here:
thestoryofkt.gumroad.com/l/vietnam-travel-guide-bundle

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Vietnam travelers need to pay attention to this.

Starting April 15, 2026, foreign passport holders arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are required to complete a new digital pre-arrival information form and present the QR code during immigration procedures.

This applies to tourists, business travelers, foreign residents, and TRC holders entering Vietnam on foreign passports.

The form can be completed before departure through the official portal, and I strongly recommend doing it before you fly. Trying to handle it after landing can mean extra delays, airport Wi-Fi issues, and more stress at immigration.

This may seem like a small change, but for anyone flying into SGN, it matters.

It also matters for:
• relocation clients
• hotels
• travel agents
• companies receiving overseas guests
• anyone helping friends or family enter Vietnam

Vietnam is continuing to digitize parts of the entry process, and travelers need to keep up with these changes before they arrive.

Official portal:
prearrival.immigration.gov.vn/

If you are planning a move to Vietnam and want help understanding the arrival process, visas, housing, and the first steps on the ground, this is exactly the kind of thing I help clients prepare for.

Book a 30-minute consultation:
calendly.com/thestoryofkt

What do you think, will this make arrivals smoother or create more confusion at first?

#Vietnam #HoChiMinhCity #TanSonNhat #VietnamTravel #VietnamVisa #Relocation #ExpatLife #LivingInVietnam #MoveToVietnam #TheStoryOfKT

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Southeast Asia is becoming one of the most interesting digital payment regions in the world.

What stands out is not just how fast the region is moving away from cash, but how many countries are building strong local payment ecosystems instead of relying only on foreign platforms.

🇹🇭 Thailand has PromptPay and TrueMoney.
🇲🇾 Malaysia has DuitNow, FPX, Boost, and Touch ’n Go.
🇸🇬 Singapore has GrabPay and PayNow.
🇮🇩 Indonesia has BI-FAST, GoPay, DANA, and OVO.
🇻🇳 Vietnam has MoMo, ZaloPay, and VietQR.
🇵🇭 The Philippines has GCash, Maya, and InstaPay.

That says a lot.

This is not just a fintech story.
It is a story about infrastructure, inclusion, consumer behavior, and how daily life is changing across the region.

In many parts of Southeast Asia, mobile wallets and QR payments are no longer an extra convenience. They are becoming part of the default way people move money, buy things, and manage everyday transactions.

🇻🇳 Vietnam is a good example of this shift. MoMo, ZaloPay, and VietQR show how quickly the country is building a more digital-first payment culture, especially as cashless habits continue to spread.

To me, that is the bigger takeaway.

Southeast Asia is not just adopting digital payments.
It is building local payment rails that are shaping the future of commerce inside the region.

Which country in Southeast Asia do you think has built the strongest digital payment ecosystem so far?

#DigitalPayments #Fintech #EWallet #MobilePayments #QRPayments #Thailand #Malaysia #Singapore #Indonesia #Vietnam #Philippines #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #TheStoryOfKT

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What’s holding you back from moving to Vietnam? 🇻🇳

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One of the biggest mistakes foreign men make in Vietnam is assuming dating here works the same way it does back home.

It does not.

That does not make it worse.

But it does make it different in ways that cost a lot of men time, money, and emotional energy.

Some men struggle because they misread attention.
Some struggle because they do not understand family expectations.
Some rely too much on dating apps and shallow advice.
Some think age gaps, communication style, or money will carry the relationship farther than they actually do.

The result is usually the same:
confusion, frustration, mixed signals, and a lot of avoidable mistakes.

That is exactly why I built my free Dating in Vietnam guide series.

These guides break down what foreign men need to understand about dating Vietnamese women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, including culture, relationship expectations, green flags, red flags, city differences, communication patterns, and the mistakes I see men make over and over again.

This is based on real life in Vietnam, not fantasy and not recycled internet advice.

If you are serious about dating here, start with context before chemistry.

Free guides here:

thestoryofkt.com/dating-guides

What part of dating in Vietnam do you think foreign men get wrong the most?


#Vietnam #DatingInVietnam #ExpatLife #LivingInVietnam #VietnamCulture #Relationships #TheStoryOfKT

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Most people don’t struggle with moving to Vietnam because they lack motivation.

They struggle because the information is scattered everywhere.

One person says Da Nang is best.
Another says Hanoi is cheaper.
Someone else says Saigon has more opportunity.
Then you still have to figure out visas, housing, districts, banking, healthcare, transportation, and who to trust on the ground.

That confusion costs people time, money, and confidence before they even arrive.

That is why I built The Story of KT website.

It gives future expats and long-term visitors one place to start:

🌐 city guides
🏠 housing help
📋 relocation support
🧭 travel guides
🤝 trusted resources
✍️ practical blog articles based on real life in Vietnam

The goal is simple: help people make better decisions before they land, not after they have already made expensive mistakes.

If you’re thinking about moving to Vietnam, retiring here, doing a scouting trip, or trying to figure out which city fits your lifestyle, start here:

thestoryofkt.com/

Later today on my livestream, I’ll walk through the site and show which pages are most useful depending on where someone is in their Vietnam journey.

What was the most confusing part of moving abroad for you?


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Going live and this is a conversation that needs to happen.

Last week Charlene shared her experience being Black in Vietnam, and it clearly hit a nerve. A lot of people connected with what she said because it touched on something that still does not get talked about enough, what daily life here can actually feel like.

Tomorrow I’m reacting to her interview, breaking down what stood out, what people still get wrong, and opening the floor for real discussion.

If you watched the interview already, pull up.
If you did not, this is the perfect time to jump in.

Live here:
youtube.com/live/-Xk-FQYfY4Y?si=RJxb7XnoeSmVV3d0

#BlackInVietnam #VietnamExpatLife #LivingInVietnam #ExpatLife #TheStoryOfKT #MoveToVietnam #RealTalk #VietnamLife

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