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A LITTLE LOCAL HELP GOES A LONG WAY
Life in Vietnam.
Made easier.
Practical help with life, family and personal affairs in Vietnam.
For foreigners, expats and overseas Vietnamese—wherever you are based.
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In-person Vietnamese–English interpreting.
Cal personally attends your appointment.
USCIS interviews, legal and medical appointments, and agency visits. Available to individuals, professionals, businesses and agencies.
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Two ways to find the help you need.
Start with your situation, or with the kind of support you’re looking for.
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What do you need help with?
Moving, living & retiringPractical planning and getting established in Vietnam.Marriage, divorce & familySupport with matters that cross borders and affect family.Property, inheritance & civil mattersAssistance with property, estates and personal affairs.Criminal-law matters in VietnamPractical support and connections to licensed lawyers for expats facing criminal-law matters in Vietnam.Immigration, visas & nationalityHelp finding the right support for your circumstances.Interpreting & translation in VietnamLanguage support in Vietnam and for Vietnam-related matters.Applications, documents & public agenciesVietnam-related paperwork, birth records and consular applications.Obtain a copy of a Vietnamese birth certificateApply for a U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)Other practical Vietnam assistanceNot sure where your situation fits? Start here.
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Find help for your situation
Foreigners & Expats
Living in Vietnam, planning a move, or managing Vietnam-related affairs.
Moving or retiring in VietnamAlready living in VietnamHandling a Vietnam-related matter from abroadOverseas Vietnamese
Support for your affairs in Vietnam, plus specific assistance in the U.S.
Help in Vietnam or with Vietnam-related mattersHelp in the U.S.For overseas Vietnamese needing applications, public-agency assistance or interpreting in the U.S. In-person interpreting is also available to all clients.PERSONAL SUPPORT. CLEAR NEXT STEPS.
A helping hand,
from first question
to next step.
Vietnam Helper brings practical assistance and professional coordination together, so you can move forward with a clearer picture.
Understand your options
We identify the support that fits. Scope, fees and any available free initial consultation are discussed before work begins.
Get the right support
Receive practical assistance, help with coordination, or a connection to the appropriate licensed professional.
WHEN YOUR MATTER NEEDS A LAWYER
Practical assistance.
Appropriate professional expertise.
Vietnam Helper is an independent assistance service, not a law firm. Legal advice and representation are handled by independent licensed law firms or professionals in Vietnam or the United States, as appropriate. The professional handling your matter will confirm their role, scope and fees.
About Cal
Cal brings a distinctive combination of American legal and investigative experience and extensive professional experience in Vietnam. A U.S. Army veteran with a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis, he served as an investigator with a major California county district attorney’s office before pursuing professional work in Vietnam from 1998 to 2022, including legal-services management.
Fluent in English and contemporary Vietnamese, Cal lives with his wife and children in Sarasota County, Florida, while maintaining close professional ties to Vietnam through frequent business travel.
LET’S START WITH YOUR SITUATION
How can we help?
A few details are enough to start. You don’t need to know which category your matter belongs in.
About initial consultations
Some services include a free initial consultation. Availability depends on the service and your circumstances; fees will be confirmed before any paid work begins.
A few useful things to know.
Can you help if I’m outside Vietnam?
Yes. The service is intended for people in Vietnam and those managing Vietnam-related matters from abroad. The assistance available will depend on the situation and location.
What if I don’t know which service I need?
Use Get Help and describe your situation in your own words. We can help identify the relevant type of support.
Does contacting Vietnam Helper engage a lawyer?
No. Contacting Vietnam Helper does not engage a lawyer. Matters that do not require legal advice or a licensed attorney are handled in-house by Vietnam Helper. If your matter requires legal advice or representation, we can help connect you with an independent licensed law firm in Vietnam or the U.S., as appropriate. Any legal engagement is arranged separately with that firm.