InterNations – The Place for South Africans Living in Vietnam

Want to connect with the expat community of Southu0020Africans in Vietnam? Looking for Southu0020African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Southu0020African expats to go on an excursion to Phongu0020Nhau002DKeu0020Bangu0020Nationalu0020Parku0020withu0020itsu0020phenomenalu0020cavesu0020andu0020grottoes with?

InterNations Vietnam offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Vietnam or are still in Southu0020Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Southu0020African expats in Vietnam is going very strong, with members having roots all across Southu0020Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Capeu0020Town.

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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!

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Meet other South Africans at our events in Vietnam

Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

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 Hanoi: Cozy Early Christmas
InterNations Hanoi: Cozy Early Christmas
December moves fast. This is the slow-down-for-a-moment part. Join us at Dieu's Cuisine Kollektiv, a cozy Swiss restaurant and bar overlooking Westlake, for an early Christmas gathering before everyone disappears for the holidays. Good drinks, good company, and one of those Hanoi nights that leav
December moves fast. This is the slow-down-for-a-moment part. Join us at Dieu's Cuisine Kollektiv, a cozy Swiss restaurant and bar overlooking Westlake, for an early Christmas gathering before everyone disappears for the holidays. Good drinks, good company, and one of those Hanoi nights that leav
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 Hanoi: Tempo Tuesday at Blake's House of Jazz
Most people's Tuesdays are dull and uneventful. Well, you're not most people. We're taking Tuesdays back on Tuesday November 25 at Blake's House of Jazz. A classic atmosphere in a chic bar with a format that actually works: Intros, speed networking, then open mingling at an unprecedented scale.
Most people's Tuesdays are dull and uneventful. Well, you're not most people. We're taking Tuesdays back on Tuesday November 25 at Blake's House of Jazz. A classic atmosphere in a chic bar with a format that actually works: Intros, speed networking, then open mingling at an unprecedented scale.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

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

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Tips and Advice on Vietnam from Your Fellow South African Expats

Obviously, expat life in Vietnam goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Vietnamese mentality and way of life. South Africans in Vietnam are a part of our community, calling cities such as Ho-Chi-Minh-City, Vinh, Hanoi, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in Hanoi, for example.

Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Vietnamese InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
  • On the Vietnam Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Hanoi, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Vietnam has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.

From Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park with its phenomenal caves and grottoes to the Red River Delta, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Vietnam on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Vietnam

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Vietnam. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Vietnamese bánh xè, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Hanoi’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Vietnam? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Chợ Bến Thành Market in HCMC and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Vietnam!

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