Opening a bank account in Vietnam while on a few days holiday?

[bbi1]

Does anyone know if it's possible to open a bank account in Vietnam while on a few days holiday? Or do you need a long-term visa?

[ripper15]

Long term visa, they are cracking down on bank accounts for short term visa's. Although if you arrive in Saigon you can try TIMO. 

[dotpoom]

Would you not need a permanent address?

[PatOngo]

I had to show rental contract and work contract to open bank account in Hanoi. The residency permit helped also.

[Caldera]

8 hours ago, ripper15 said:

Although if you arrive in Saigon you can try TIMO. 

That used to be a good option, but Timo have updated their policy recently - due to new government regulations, see https://timo.vn/en/blog/regulations-for-foreigners/

 

These new regulations mean that at least a 1-year visa is now usually required for a foreigner to open a new bank account in Vietnam.