The process of opening a bank account in Vietnam
In general, the following documents are mandatory to be submitted when you are opening a bank account of your choice:
A valid passport
A stamped visa
with validity of between 3 to 6 months (may vary from one bank to another)A valid mailing address
A valid mailing address
(may vary from one bank to another)A foreigner on a work visa
may be required to provide a copy of their work contractAn application form from the bank
Types of bank accounts available in Vietnam
In Vietnam, there are two types of bank accounts that you can choose:
A Bank Account in Foreign Currency (USD or EUR)
The main advantage of opening a foreign currency bank account is the easiness to transfer money to a foreign bank. Some foreigners choose to open this type of bank account for the need of money transfer to their home countries. In general, to be eligible to open a bank account in foreign currency, you are required to have a minimum deposit of 300 USD or 300 EUR.A Bank Account in Local Currency (VND)
The main advantage of opening a local currency bank account is that it facilitates transactions in restaurants, stores, shops and other places. Furthermore, you will not be charged for withdrawals in VND.In general, to be eligible to open a bank account in local currency, you are required to have a minimum deposit of 3,000,000 VND. It is highly recommended that the balance in your account should not be lower than VND 100,000, or else you will be charged approximately 1,000 VND per day.Bank account setup in Vietnam with Cekindo
Thanks to our long-time partnership with several banking institutions in Vietnam, Cekindo can assist you in opening a bank account, whether you are a foreign individual residing in Vietnam or an investor establishing a company in Vietnam and wishing to open a corporate bank account. Opening a bank account with Cekindo can help you to choose the most suitable bank for your needs and to make the process much faster and easier.Disclaimer: At this time we do not offer this as a standalone service. If you need help opening a bank account you must also purchase another one of our business services..
