Practical guide video
Reference video provided for the IVS Global Teacher Hub. Use it as a visual walkthrough and cross-check any legal or administrative details against the official links above.
IVS Academy · Global Teacher Support
Teach. Live. Navigate Vietnam with confidence.
An English-first support hub for foreign teachers: legal/admin navigation, official services, practical utilities, video guides, community support and a direct path to teaching opportunities through Aivy TeacherMatch.
English-first Primary-source policy Privacy-aware Mobile-first
Legal content policy: exact fees, deadlines, eligibility, document lists and processing times should be relied on only after checking the current official procedure. Where live verification is pending, use the official portal linked on this page.
Start from your situation
What do you need help with?
You should not need to know Vietnamese administrative terminology before you can find the right starting point.
Online public services
Government & administrative shortcuts
Start with primary government portals and check the current procedure before entering sensitive information.
Primary portal
National Public Service Portal
Search administrative procedures, responsible authorities and available online services.
Open portal →Immigration
Visa, e‑Visa & Immigration
Authoritative starting point for entry, visa, residence and immigration information.
Open Immigration Department →Public security
Ministry of Public Security Services
Online public-security administrative services where supported.
Open MPS Public Services →Tax
Vietnam Tax Authority
Official tax information and links to taxpayer services.
Open tax portal →Insurance
Vietnam Social Security
Social and health-insurance information and administrative services.
Open Social Security →Consular
Consular & Legalization
Starting point for consular certification, legalization and related document guidance.
Open consular information →Daily-life toolkit
Practical utilities for living in Vietnam
Useful third-party tools for navigation, transport, communication and travel. These are convenience links, not government endorsements.
Google Maps
Plan school commutes, find hospitals, banks, government offices and everyday services.
Open Maps →Grab Vietnam
Ride-hailing and local services. Verify driver and vehicle details in the app.
Open Grab →Be
Another local transport option for commuting and daily travel.
Open Be →Zalo
Widely used for local communication. Do not send sensitive identity documents to unknown contacts.
Open Zalo →Google Translate
Useful for signs, messages and basic Vietnamese communication. Do not rely on machine translation for legal interpretation.
Open Translate →Vietnam Airlines
Official airline site for domestic and international travel planning.
Open Vietnam Airlines →Watch & learn
Video guides & practical tips
Curated video references can make procedures easier to understand. Always compare a video’s publication date with the current official rule before acting.
Tips & support video
Reference video for foreign teachers and residents. Procedures, fees and eligibility can change after a video is published.
Video verification rule: YouTube is a supporting explanation layer, not a legal source. For visas, work authorization, residence, VNeID, tax or insurance, the current government procedure takes precedence.
Travel from Vietnam
Visa starting points for other countries
Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence status in Vietnam, destination and purpose of travel. Use the destination government’s official immigration or foreign-affairs portal.
United States
Official U.S. Department of State visa information and application guidance.
Open U.S. visa portal →United Kingdom
Official GOV.UK visa checker and immigration guidance.
Check UK visa →Canada
Official Government of Canada visitor visa and entry information.
Open Canada immigration →Australia
Official Department of Home Affairs Visa Finder.
Open Visa Finder →Schengen Area
European Commission visa-policy starting point. Application authority depends on itinerary and destination rules.
Open EU visa policy →Japan
Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan visa information.
Open Japan MOFA →South Korea
Official Korea Visa Portal for visa information and applicable online services.
Open Korea Visa Portal →Singapore
Official Immigration & Checkpoints Authority visa requirements.
Open Singapore ICA →Taiwan
Official Bureau of Consular Affairs starting point for visa and consular information.
Open BOCA →This directory intentionally avoids fixed eligibility claims. Always check the destination authority and the embassy/consulate responsible for applications lodged from Vietnam.
Legal readiness
A safer order for foreign-teacher compliance
Immigration, employment and education requirements are connected but distinct compliance layers.
1
Lawful entry
Know your passport, entry basis and current immigration status.
2
Residence
Confirm temporary residence and, where eligible, longer-term residence status.
3
Work authorization
Identify the correct permit or exemption basis before teaching.
4
Teacher qualification
Check education-sector requirements for the exact role/provider.
5
Tax & insurance
Set up payroll, tax and applicable statutory insurance correctly.
Aivy TeacherMatch
Open TeacherMatch The recruitment layer of the IVS teacher ecosystem
IVS Global Teacher Hub helps you understand, prepare and stay informed. Aivy TeacherMatch handles teacher profiles, job discovery, applications, communication and employer connections.
English-first teacher profile Job discovery & applications School/center workflows
Knowledge base
Guide Library
Search by the real-world problem you need to solve: legal/admin navigation, career preparation, daily life, safety, community and practical tools.
People & support
Join the teacher community
Useful for peer support and local information. Community posts are not substitutes for official legal sources.
Teacher Jobs HCMC & Dong Nai
Facebook community for teacher jobs, networking and local discussions.
Open Facebook Group →Teacher Community on Zalo
Fast local communication and peer support.
Join Zalo Group →IVS Official Zalo OA
Official IVS updates, information and support communication.
Open IVS Zalo OA →Primary sources
Official & authoritative starting points
For legal or administrative decisions, primary sources come first.
Vietnam Government PortalGovernment information and official announcements.
Government Legal DocumentsOfficial legal-document reference portal.
National Legal DatabaseCheck instruments, status, amendments and related documents.
National Public Service PortalAdministrative procedures and online government services.
Vietnam Immigration DepartmentEntry, immigration, visa and residence information.
Education Authority PortalEducation-sector information and regulations.
Content integrity & verification policy
IVS Global Teacher Hub separates practical guidance from current legal requirements. Exact fees, deadlines, thresholds, eligibility rules and service URLs can change. Check the competent authority and official service page before acting. Video and community content are explanatory/supporting resources only. Content architecture updated: 21 August 2026.
Ready to look for teaching opportunities?
Use this Hub to prepare your documents, understand the administrative landscape and avoid common risks. Then move into Aivy TeacherMatch to explore jobs and connect with schools and education centers.