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InterNations - A Place for Swiss in Ho Chi Minh City

Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni to all Swiss in Ho Chi Minh City! Would you like to meet fellow Swiss expats in Ho Chi Minh City? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Swiss, e.g. where in Ho Chi Minh City your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get rösti?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Ho Chi Minh City. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Swiss expats, hailing from Zurich, Bern, Geneva and all regions of Switzerland.

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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.

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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!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Ho Chi Minh City

26,831
members in Ho Chi Minh City
158
Swiss members
6
monthly events
7
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Why Swiss expats 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 Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

What our Swiss members had to say about living in Ho Chi Minh City

We also get a lot of written feedback from the thousands of survey-participants each year. Let's see some of the most common positive quotes.

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I’ve always loved Vietnam, but I’m especially grateful for how the country handled the pandemic. Being able to live and enjoy a normal life while much of the world was still facing restrictions felt irreplaceable. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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I really enjoy the wide variety of restaurants and cuisines available in Ho Chi Minh City, as there’s always something new to try. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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I really enjoy living in Ho Chi Minh City and particularly value its entrepreneurial spirit. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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What I appreciate most about living in Ho Chi Minh City is the affordable prices across almost all aspects of daily life. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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What I appreciate most about Ho Chi Minh City is how genuinely kind and open the people are. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our Swiss members had on their minds:

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Plastic pollution is a massive issue, especially outside the big cities and along the coastline. However, slow progress is being made, and I understand that it takes time. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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I find the way people drive on the streets challenging. Even after ten years of living here, I’m still not used to it. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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I’m not satisfied with the political system here. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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I find the lack of education across many aspects of life challenging. — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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The air pollution in Ho Chi Minh City is a serious concern for me . — Swiss expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
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Meet fellow Swiss 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 Swiss in Ho Chi Minh City.

InterNations HCMC Theater Weekend
InterNations HCMC Theater Weekend
Let's go to theater next Saturday 11 April! We will check out the most voted 10 short plays of Short & Sweet festival. I've seen the Heats round and am certain the final round will be awesome!! Please purchase your own ticket here: https://quickom.net/event/6133 We meet at the venue at 7pm. Optio
Let's go to theater next Saturday 11 April! We will check out the most voted 10 short plays of Short & Sweet festival. I've seen the Heats round and am certain the final round will be awesome!! Please purchase your own ticket here: https://quickom.net/event/6133 We meet at the venue at 7pm. Optio
InterNations HCMC Valentine's Day Dinner
InterNations HCMC Valentine's Day Dinner
✨ You're Invited to a cosy and fun Dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day this Saturday 14th Feb! 🍽️ Join us for a cozy evening of great conversation, delicious food and lovely surprises! 🎉 FREE for InterNations members! Just pay for your food and drinks. To RSVP: Please bank transfer a deposit o
✨ You're Invited to a cosy and fun Dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day this Saturday 14th Feb! 🍽️ Join us for a cozy evening of great conversation, delicious food and lovely surprises! 🎉 FREE for InterNations members! Just pay for your food and drinks. To RSVP: Please bank transfer a deposit o
InterNations HCMC February Official Event: Valentine’s Mixer
Celebrate February with connection, conversation, and a little extra sparkle 💖 Join fellow expats and globally minded locals for our February Valentine’s Mixer — a relaxed social evening focused on meeting new people, strengthening friendships, and enjoying good company. No pressure, no awkwardnes
Celebrate February with connection, conversation, and a little extra sparkle 💖 Join fellow expats and globally minded locals for our February Valentine’s Mixer — a relaxed social evening focused on meeting new people, strengthening friendships, and enjoying good company. No pressure, no awkwardnes
InterNations HCMC New Year Mixer @ the Park Rooftop
InterNations HCMC New Year Mixer @ the Park Rooftop
Kick off the new year with great views, great conversations, and great company! 🎉 Join fellow expats and globally minded locals for our January Official Event, a relaxed rooftop evening to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and toast to fresh beginnings in 2026. What to expect ✨ Friendly w
Kick off the new year with great views, great conversations, and great company! 🎉 Join fellow expats and globally minded locals for our January Official Event, a relaxed rooftop evening to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and toast to fresh beginnings in 2026. What to expect ✨ Friendly w

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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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Swiss Expats in Ho Chi Minh City Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Swiss expats in Ho Chi Minh City are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. Vientnam's metropolis, once known as Prey Nokor, Gia Định Or Saigon, offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Ho Chi Minh City’s Swiss expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Swiss expats in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Ho Chi Minh City to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Swiss in Ho Chi Minh City at Our Events

Our Ho Chi Minh City community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Ho Chi Minh City’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Swiss expats to discover the Red River Delta. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Switzerland in your local community and meet Swiss in Vietnam in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Swiss living in Ho Chi Minh City!

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