Vietnam

Vietnam

Housing, visas, trusted people and events for relocators

Living solo, economy

₫22,922,781 per month

Visa-free entry

45 days

Living as a couple, comfort

₫59,627,062 per month

Entry on a Russian passport

Open

Nomad visa

No such programme

Living as a family, premium

₫129,243,518 per month

Student visa

Open

Work visa

Open

Retirement visa

No such programme

Investment residency

With restrictions

Отдельной «золотой визы» нет — инвесторская Temporary Residence Card (линия DT) выдаётся через учреждение или долю в компании, срок 1–10 лет.

Paid residency program

No such programme

Remote work for foreign clients

No

Hiring a foreigner

Moderately hard

Years to permanent residency

Practically unavailable

Years to citizenship

Practically unavailable

Citizenship by investment

No such programme

Second passport kept after naturalisation

No

Официально не признаётся, кроме узких случаев (близкое родство с гражданином Вьетнама или спецразрешение президента за особые заслуги) — для типового релоканта-инвестора недоступно.

Citizenship for a child born here

Not granted

Fast-track naturalisation

No

Ease of legalization

3 out of 5

Долгая жизнь строится на визаранах (45 дней безвиз + 90-дневная e-виза) или инвесторской TRC от компании — отдельной пенсионной или номад-визы нет.

Price per square metre

$4,200 per m²

Income tax, maximum

up to 35%

Tax system

Worldwide income taxed

Special regime for new residents

No

Double tax treaty with Russia

In force

Property ownership for foreigners

Leasehold only

Иностранцу доступен только лизхолд кондо на срок до 50 лет с продлением, землю купить нельзя.

Mortgage for non-residents

No

Safety

4 out of 5

Уровень бытовой преступности низкий, основной риск для пешеходов и байкеров — плотное дорожное движение.

Healthcare

3 out of 5

Государственная медицина слабая, частные клиники в Ханое/Хошимине на приемлемом уровне, но дороже страны в целом.

Internet

4 out of 5

Быстрый мобильный интернет и оптика в городах, в сельской местности — заметно хуже.

Armed conflict

None

Air quality

AQI 90

Insurance required for a visa

No

English

2 out of 5

Слабо распространён вне туристических районов и офисов международных компаний.

Russian-speaking

3 out of 5

Русскоязычная община заметна в Нячанге и Фантьете, в остальных регионах — минимальна.

Banking

3 out of 5

Счёт открывается при наличии резидентской карты TRC; карта МИР почти нигде не принимается, кроме отдельных операций через банк VRB.

MIR cards

No

Direct flights from Russia

Yes

Climate

Tropical

Region

Southeast Asia

Kind of destination

To live in

Best places in Vietnam

Ratings, prices and opening status — verified by the community

Sections & services

Everything you need in a new place, by topic

Food

Food

Restaurants, cafes, markets, delivery

Housing

Housing

Rent, buy, hotels and short stays

Transport

Transport

Rent and buy cars and bikes, parts, service, taxi

Shopping

Shopping

Clothing, electronics, appliances, furniture and home goods

Health

Health

Clinics, hospitals, dentistry, pharmacies

Finance

Finance

Banks, insurance, taxes, investments

Work

Work

Jobs, freelance, remote, work permits

Business

Business

Company setup, accounting, coworking, network

Services

Services

Cleaning, repair, moving, agents, photo, IT

Travel

Travel

Visa runs, flights, Southeast Asia routes

Leisure

Leisure

Beaches, parks, bars, tours, events

Kids

Kids

Daycares, schools, classes, pediatricians, nannies, goods

Pets

Pets

Vets, food, grooming, transport

Vietnam: living here

What living here is like — from people who already moved