After spending three months in Vietnam on a 90-day tourist visa, every foreign man should put Vietnam on their bucket list. It isn’t the easiest place to find a girlfriend, but Vietnamese women are known for their grace, warmth, and classic beauty. And due to Vietnamese women’s reservedness, the best place to meet them is through online dating platforms.
Bumble, Badoo, Tinder, and VietnamCupid are the best dating apps for meeting Vietnamese women. At times, other apps like Tagged, Paktor, and Skout have been fad-like in Vietnam. Also, don’t neglect Facebook Dating and Instagram for meeting beautiful Vietnamese women. They have the most users, but it requires more of a numbers game strategy.
As a country, Vietnam pleasantly surprised me on various factors: how gorgeous the country was, the quality of food, how nice the people were, and the abundance of outdoor adventure activities. But when it comes to dating, please be prepared. Vietnam has bigger dating challenges and requires more patience, cultural awareness, and communication skills, partly because of the strong language barrier and the conservative nature of Vietnamese women.
Also, I anecdotally noticed that Vietnamese women tend to be more selective when it comes to dating foreigners when compared to the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia. Therefore, targeting dating apps and websites specifically designed to match Westerners with Vietnamese women is a great place to start. In this article, I will rank the top dating apps in Vietnam based on my experience of talking to Vietnamese women and asking fellow expats who live in Vietnam.
Also see: The Ultimate Guide To Dating Beautiful Women In Vietnam
#5: Facebook Dating and Instagram in Vietnam
Whether you’re in Vietnam or anywhere in the world, don’t overlook Facebook Dating and Instagram as tools for meeting women. While technically social platforms, both have become popular for connecting romantically—especially among younger generations.
Here are three ways I use social media for dating while abroad:
- Search by location tags on Instagram. I often browse tagged posts from popular cafes, malls, or attractions in whatever city I’m in. This can help you discover local women who share similar interests. After that, I follow and send a polite message. It’s a pure numbers game—most won’t reply—but I’ve met amazing women this way in places like the Philippines and Colombia.
- Ask for Instagram instead of a phone number. When I meet someone in person, I’ll usually ask for their IG rather than their number. Most women feel more comfortable sharing a social media account first, and it lets the connection grow more organically.
- Facebook Dating is underrated. While not as trendy as some apps, Facebook Dating is growing fast in Vietnam. It pulls from real profiles, adding a layer of authenticity. That said, always stay alert for scammers or fake accounts.
Using Instagram or Facebook to transition off dating apps can also help screen for compatibility. I personally avoid women who frequently post wild party content, since I don’t drink or go out much. Social media gives you a quick glimpse into someone’s lifestyle before investing further.
#4 Tinder in Vietnam
Tinder’s swipe-based system is widely known and enjoys a solid user base in Vietnam. One advantage compared to other Southeast Asian countries is the lower prevalence of transgender profiles posing as cisgender women, which some users prefer due to filtering clarity.
If you upgrade to Tinder Plus or Gold, you can use the Passport feature to match with Vietnamese users before arriving in the country—an excellent way to start building connections in advance.
While Tinder is often seen as a hookup app in many countries, Vietnam’s dating culture is more conservative. Most Vietnamese women prefer to build a friendship first before exploring romance or intimacy. Keep this in mind when using Tinder—conversations may progress more slowly, but they can lead to meaningful connections.
Also see: 5 Steps To Create A Great International Dating Profile
#3 – Bumble in Vietnam
Several expat friends told me that they prefer Bumble over any other dating platform in Vietnam. They mainly stated that the women are quality, beautiful, and seeking long-term relationships. I joined Bumble and received quite a few matches with beautiful Vietnamese women. Bumble is free to use, but upgrading will allow you to change locations and browse women in different places all around Vietnam and the entire world.
Gaining slow yet steady traction, Bumble brings a female-first approach to the dating scene in Vietnam. Women are required to take the initiative to start conversations, and I’ve found that this significantly reduces the amount of flaking compared to Tinder.
#2 – VietnamCupid
Cupid Media has built a solid reputation in the international dating world, and VietnamCupid is their platform designed specifically to connect Vietnamese women with foreign men. While I didn’t see a large user base during my time in Da Nang and Hoi An, the app is much more active in bigger cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. If you’re planning to spend time in those areas, it’s worth checking out.
What really makes VietnamCupid stand out is its powerful filtering system. You can narrow your search by age, location, English level, lifestyle habits, and more—making it easier to find women who are genuinely compatible with you. It’s free to join and browse, though messaging does require a paid upgrade.
💡 If you plan to travel to multiple countries in Southeast Asia, consider also creating a profile on AsianDating, another site in the Cupid Media network. It lets you connect with women from Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and more—all from one platform.
#1 – Badoo in Vietnam
Badoo has rapidly grown in popularity across Vietnam and now boasts millions of active users. One of my good friends even met his stunning Vietnamese girlfriend through the app, which speaks to its potential. While Badoo is free to use, many key features—like seeing who liked you or boosting your profile—are limited unless you choose to upgrade.
The app’s standout feature is its real-time location-based matching. The “People Nearby” section lets you view Vietnamese singles in your immediate area, which makes spontaneous meetups much more accessible. If you’re looking to meet someone quickly and organically during your travels, Badoo is an excellent tool to have on your phone.