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Vietnam

Southeast Asia, Asia

About Vietnam

Extremely low costs, no retirement visa but business visa options available.

Vietnam offers extremely low costs with growing infrastructure. No retirement visa exists but business visas and 5-year e-visas provide options. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are popular with digital nomads. Healthcare improving but major procedures best done elsewhere.

Country Overview

Key indicators to help you understand what life in Vietnam might be like

Cost of LivingBelow Average

Healthcare QualityModerate

SafetyGood

English PrevalenceModerate

Visa AccessibilityModerate

Data last updated: 1/26/2026

Highlights

✓Very low cost of living
✓Growing digital nomad community
✓Excellent food and culture
✓5-year e-visa recently introduced
✓Fast-growing economy and infrastructure

Considerations

!No dedicated retirement visa
!Healthcare quality variable
!Language barrier significant
!Bureaucracy and visa rules change frequently

Visa Options

Available visa types for Americans looking to move to Vietnam

Business Visa (DN)

BUSINESS

For business visits without local employment - meetings, conferences, market research.

3 months

Investor Visa (DT)

INVESTOR

For foreign investors establishing business presence in Vietnam.

12 months

Path to Residency

Work Visa (LD) with Work Permit

EMPLOYMENT

For foreign workers sponsored by Vietnamese company. Requires separate work permit.

24 months

Path to Residency

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