Guides
Everything that confuses newcomers about shopping online in Vietnam, explained simply.
How to buy on Shopee VietnamA plain-language guide for foreigners: signing up for Shopee Vietnam, paying by cash on delivery or card, delivery times, returns and choosing reliable shops.
Your address in VietnameseWrite your Vietnamese delivery address so couriers find you: hẻm, ngõ, phường, apartment numbers and the 2025 change to wards and provinces.
Sizes & shopping wordsWhy clothes on Shopee Vietnam run small, how to read size charts by height and weight, a shoe size table, and the Vietnamese words you see on every listing.
How to return an item and get a refund on ShopeeStep-by-step guide to returns and refunds on Shopee Vietnam: unboxing video, Trả hàng/Hoàn tiền, choosing a reason, sending the item back and escalating.
Shopee sale calendar: when to buyWhen Shopee Vietnam has its big sales: double days like 9.9 and 11.11, mid-month and payday sales, flash sales, and how to use vouchers.
How to get a Vietnamese SIM card and phone numberGetting a Vietnamese SIM as a foreigner: Viettel, Vinaphone or MobiFone, where to buy, passport registration, data, eSIM and top-ups.
Moving to Vietnam: what to buy for your apartmentA practical checklist for a new apartment in Vietnam, room by room, with the Vietnamese search term for every item so you can find it on Shopee.