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Travel Resources for Southeast Asia
The essential tools for foreigners living and travelling in Vietnam, all eight countries LandedGo covers — vetted and used by the community.
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Saily
eSIM data for Southeast Asia — buy before you land
Cheaper than airport SIMs. Install before you land — works across all eight countries LandedGo covers. No passport registration queues.
Visit Saily →SafetyWing
Travel medical insurance built for nomads
From $56/4 weeks. Covers hospital, emergency evacuation, and COVID. Most popular insurance among long-stay expats and digital nomads in SEA.
Visit SafetyWing →Wise
The travel card that uses the real exchange rate
Consistently the lowest ATM and spending fees across all 8 countries. Hold local currencies — VND, THB, IDR, MYR and more.
Visit Wise →NordVPN
Access home streaming and stay private on public WiFi
Unblocks Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and home streaming. Protects you on café and hotel WiFi throughout Southeast Asia.
Visit NordVPN →NordPass
Password manager for life abroad
Store visa portal passwords, banking logins, and emergency contacts securely — accessible offline.
Visit NordPass →Essential tools for foreigners in Southeast Asia
Whether you're arriving in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Phnom Penh, or Vientiane, these tools solve the most common problems foreigners face: staying connected, protecting your health, avoiding banking fees, and staying safe online.
An eSIM from Saily means you have data the moment your plane lands — no queuing at airport SIM counters. A Wise card means you pay the real exchange rate everywhere. SafetyWing covers unexpected hospital visits that can cost thousands without insurance in private hospitals across Southeast Asia.
These recommendations come from the LandedGo community — thousands of expats, digital nomads, and long-stay travellers across Southeast Asia who use these tools daily.
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