Asia
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideA top-value nomad base (Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi). No dedicated nomad visa yet — remote workers use the 90-day e-visa.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Levels change with events, so we link the live advisory rather than caching a number that would go stale. This is the US State Department's. If you hold another passport, check your own government's — Canada, the UK and Australia all publish their own and they do not always agree.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Vietnam’s Escape Score
Good, with trade-offs
7
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Vietnam scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
State health insurance is compulsory for foreign employees on a Vietnamese labour contract of 12 months or more (since 1 July 2025), with exceptions such as intra-company transferees. We found no official route into the scheme for remote workers, the self-employed or retirees, so plan on private cover unless you have a qualifying local job.
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Taxed. Residents pay PIT on income from inside and outside Vietnam.
Law 109/2025/QH15 replaces the 2007 PIT law from 1 July 2026, and its resident salary and business rules apply to the whole 2026 tax year. You are resident after 183+ days in a calendar year (or in the 12 months from arrival), or if you hold a registered residence or a fixed-term lease. Resident salary is taxed at five progressive rates from 5% to 35% after a VND 15.5m monthly personal deduction; non-residents pay a flat 20% on Vietnam-source pay.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
English is common in tourism, hotels and international business in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, but limited in everyday and rural settings.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · evisa
Canada
90
days · evisa
UK
45
days · visa_free
EU
45
days · visa_free
Australia
90
days · evisa
New Zealand
90
days · evisa
Japan
45
days · visa_free
South Korea
45
days · visa_free
Singapore
30
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
90
days · evisa
China
90
days · evisa
India
90
days · evisa
Switzerland
45
days · visa_free
Israel
90
days · evisa
Visa by passport
- Vietnam visa for US holders
- Vietnam visa for Canada holders
- Vietnam visa for UK holders
- Vietnam visa for EU holders
- Vietnam visa for Australia holders
- Vietnam visa for New Zealand holders
- Vietnam visa for Japan holders
- Vietnam visa for South Korea holders
- Vietnam visa for Singapore holders
- Vietnam visa for Hong Kong holders
- Vietnam visa for China holders
- Vietnam visa for India holders
- Vietnam visa for Switzerland holders
- Vietnam visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
DH Student Visa
Stay: Up to 1 year, renewable
Difficulty: Moderate
90-Day E-Visa
Stay: Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
Processing: 3-5 business days
Difficulty: Easy
Where to live in Vietnam
From $970/mo · avg $1,032 across 5 cities — solo remote worker.
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Vietnam at a glance
Vietnam has no dedicated digital nomad visa in our catalogue; the closest tracked route is the 90-Day E-Visa: a stay of Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, a fee of 25 USD and processing time of 3-5 business days. Vietnam has an Escape Score of 7/10.
Visa facts verified on October 16, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Vietnam
Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa?
We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for Vietnam; the closest routes are the DH Student Visa and 90-Day E-Visa.
How much does the 90-Day E-Visa cost and how long does it take?
The 90-Day E-Visa costs 25 USD and takes 3-5 business days to process.
Can you get residency through Vietnam's 90-Day E-Visa?
No, the 90-Day E-Visa does not offer a direct path to residency in Vietnam.
What is Vietnam's Escape Score?
Vietnam scores 7/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Vietnam have?
Vietnam has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including student and tourist visas.
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