InterNations - The Place for New Zealanders in Ho Chi Minh City

Hello to all New Zealanders in Ho Chi Minh City! Searching for other New Zealanders in Ho Chi Minh City? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow New Zealanders for example, where in Ho Chi Minh City can I find a New Zealand restaurant? Or where in Ho Chi Minh City can I find some pavlova?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Ho Chi Minh City community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of New Zealand expats, coming from all corners of New Zealand, from Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and many more.

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Alain Nguyen

Alain Nguyen

The business contacts I made through InterNations, especially with other expats in Vietnam, proved to be invaluable.

Sneha Gupta

Sneha Gupta

Absolutely recommendable: Not only did we find the best places to go out in HCMC, but also great people and expats to meet up with.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Ho Chi Minh City

26,831
members in Ho Chi Minh City
5+
Kiwi members
6
monthly events
7
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow New Zealanders at our events in Ho Chi Minh City

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow New Zealanders in Ho Chi Minh City.

InterNations HCMC End of Year Party
InterNations HCMC End of Year Party
Join Saigon expats & locals community as we close out the year with a bang at our End of Year Party on the stunning Momento Rooftop in D1! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the connections we've made and the memories we've shared throughout 2025 🌟 ✨ InterNations HCMC End of Year Party 🎊 📅 Saturday 13 Decembe
Join Saigon expats & locals community as we close out the year with a bang at our End of Year Party on the stunning Momento Rooftop in D1! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the connections we've made and the memories we've shared throughout 2025 🌟 ✨ InterNations HCMC End of Year Party 🎊 📅 Saturday 13 Decembe
InterNations HCMC Thanksgiving Dinner
InterNations HCMC Thanksgiving Dinner
🦃🍂 You're Invited to InterNations Thanksgiving Dinner! 🎉 Join us for a heartwarming evening as we celebrate Thanksgiving at The Gate Wine Dining in Thao Dien! Let’s gather together to share gratitude, delicious food, and wonderful company ✨ This is a perfect opportunity to come together, savor
🦃🍂 You're Invited to InterNations Thanksgiving Dinner! 🎉 Join us for a heartwarming evening as we celebrate Thanksgiving at The Gate Wine Dining in Thao Dien! Let’s gather together to share gratitude, delicious food, and wonderful company ✨ This is a perfect opportunity to come together, savor
InterNations HCMC Official Event @𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟒 𝐁𝐚𝐫
Connecting with fellow global minds in person is an invaluable experience – to come meet like-minded individuals face-to-face! There’s a new hidden cocktail bar in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. It’s called 1914 Bar, and it’s specializing in cocktails that tell the story of Vietnam’s culinary and c
Connecting with fellow global minds in person is an invaluable experience – to come meet like-minded individuals face-to-face! There’s a new hidden cocktail bar in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. It’s called 1914 Bar, and it’s specializing in cocktails that tell the story of Vietnam’s culinary and c
InterNations HCMC Afterwork Social & “Saigon Unseen” Exhibition
This October we’re excited to bring InterNations HCMC community to Oliu Creative Bistro for a special after-work drink and arts event. Join us as we explore Saigon Unseen exhibition by French photographer Adrien Jean who will be there to share his works and his unique Saigon story 🌟 📅 Thursday 30
This October we’re excited to bring InterNations HCMC community to Oliu Creative Bistro for a special after-work drink and arts event. Join us as we explore Saigon Unseen exhibition by French photographer Adrien Jean who will be there to share his works and his unique Saigon story 🌟 📅 Thursday 30

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Why expats from New Zealand move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Kiwi members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Ho Chi Minh City Community Group
Ho Chi Minh City Community Group

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New Zealand Expats in Ho Chi Minh City Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for New Zealand expats in Ho Chi Minh City to find the help and resources they have been looking for. Vientnam's metropolis, once known as Prey Nokor, Gia Định Or Saigon, will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Ho Chi Minh City’s New Zealand expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow New Zealanders in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Ho Chi Minh City.

Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Ho Chi Minh City at Our Events and Activities

Our Ho Chi Minh City community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Ho Chi Minh City’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Vietnam’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow New Zealand expats in your city and New Zealanders in Vietnam. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our New Zealanders living in Ho Chi Minh City.

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