Living in Vietnam
Asia — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Hanoi
Currency
VND
Continent
Asia
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Vietnam.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Vietnam
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 45 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 45 days |
| France | Visa Free | 45 days |
Detailed visa guides for Vietnam
Monthly costs
Ho Chi Minh City
Rent (center)
600 USD/mo
Groceries
180 USD/mo
Transport
40 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
870 USD/mo
Da Nang
Rent (center)
500 VND/mo
Groceries
200 VND/mo
Transport
50 VND/mo
Est. Monthly Total
820 VND/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit
Duration: 2 years
Employer applies to DOLISA
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
5% – 35%
Social Security (Employee)
0.105%
Annual thresholds in VND. Popular digital nomad destination.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Vietnam. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
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Airalo
Vietnam eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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