Foreign Suspect Arrested in Da Nang Gold Shop Robbery

Police in Da Nang moved quickly to apprehend a foreign national accused of carrying out a gold shop robbery late last night.

According to Major General Nguyen Huu Hop, Director of Da Nang City Police, the suspect was captured just hours after the robbery took place on Nui Thanh Street. He was identified as Dale James, a 29-year-old U.S. citizen (born in 1996), and arrested while hiding in a rented apartment in An Hai Ward, Da Nang…….READ MORE >

US AMBASSADOR

Marc Knapper meeting with SJP Manageing Partner Simon J Price during an Official function on October 7, 2025…. READ MORE

THAO NGUYEN

SJP’s Senior Partner Ms. Thao Nguyen works with expats married to Vietnamese nationals, what are your rights and how to protect yourself…. READ MORE

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY

Multi-cultural families working cross-borders need to ensure that understand the law…. READ MORE

POLICE CRACKDOWN

Police across Vietnam are cracking down on Expats driving without licences…. READ MORE

SPOUSAL MIGRATION

Expats married to Vietnamese Nationals wishing to migrat home with their spous hit difficulties following complicated application processes…. READ MORE

LOST PASSPORT

Expats who have lost their passports need to follow very specific processes so that you do not fall foul of Vietnamese immigration issues…. READ MORE

EXPATS BLACKLISTED

Blacklisted & Banned Entry to Vietnam… Read More >

WELCOME BACK

Tom Chanbers was Blacklist & banned from re-entry to Vietnam after overstaying his visa….READ MORE

CROSS BORDER WILLS

What Expats need to know when living in Vietnam when it comes to estate Planning…. READ MORE

POWER of ATTORNEY

Expats who have set up a Power of Attorney are being challenged and losing control of their assets….READ MORE

Spousal Visas for Vietnamese Nationals

Building a Life Abroad with Your Partner

Marriage is more than love—it’s about building a shared life together. For many Vietnamese nationals married to expats, this often means applying for a spousal visa to live, work, and eventually gain residency in their partner’s home country.

At SJP, we’ve seen firsthand how complicated and emotionally draining this process can be. Governments apply strict rules to verify marriages and prevent fraud. But for genuine couples, the paperwork, delays, and requirements can feel overwhelming. That’s where we step in…..READ MORE >

🖋️ Professional Notary Public Services for Expats in Vietnam

Living in Vietnam as an expat comes with many opportunities, but also with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating legal paperwork. Whether you are applying for a visa, buying property, getting married, setting up a business, or preparing documents for use abroad, you will often need notarized documents that meet both Vietnamese and international legal standards.

That’s where SJP steps in. We provide a professional, efficient, and mobile Notary Public service designed exclusively for expats living and working in Vietnam. With years of experience supporting the international community, we know the unique legal hurdles expats face—and we make sure your paperwork is handled correctly the first time….. READ MORE >

Vietnam’s Visa Shift

An Expat’s View from the Ground

Ho Chi Minh City feels different this year — louder, busier, more alive. Hotel lobbies that sat half-empty during the pandemic now buzz with voices in English, French, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi.

The reason is simple: Vietnam has thrown its doors wider open. More direct flights. More visa-free countries. And now, exemptions for high-value visitors like scientists, engineers, and tech leaders.

In the first five months of 2025, hotel occupancy jumped 13.2% and revenue per room rose 16.5%. A 47% surge in Chinese leisure travelers, stronger business bookings, and new air links from Europe, the Middle East, and India have put the country back on the global tourism map.

For expats like me, it’s not just about tourism. It’s about opportunity. I’ve met German investors in District 1 cafés, Indian tech founders at rooftop bars, and European academics attending local conferences — all thanks to policies that make it easier to come here.

Vietnam isn’t just welcoming the world for a holiday. It’s inviting them to help shape its future. And from where I’m standing, the world is responding.

Expats Can Remove Their Name from Vietnam’s Blacklist

A Guide for Expats

For many expats in Vietnam, life here offers freedom, opportunity, and adventure. But one mistake, or even a misunderstanding, can quickly land someone on the Vietnam immigration blacklist. Once blacklisted, re-entry into Vietnam can become impossible, disrupting careers, businesses, and even family life.

At SJP, we specialize in helping expats navigate these difficult situations. In 2025 alone, we have assisted dozens of foreigners in removing their names from the blacklist, giving them a second chance to live, work, and reunite with their families in Vietnam…READ MORE >