Visa for Vietnam
Program: E-Visa (Tourist/Business) — No dedicated digital nomad visa currently available
Duration: E-Visa: up to 90 days (single or multiple entry). Visa-free entry: 14–45 days depending on nationality. Extensions possible in-country. 5-year Talent Visa launched August 2025 for specific highly skilled fields.
Income: No official minimum income. Must show sufficient funds for intended stay. Practical recommendation: $1,000–$2,000/month for comfortable living.
Full Vietnam DNV guideVietnam does not offer a specific digital nomad visa. Most nomads use the 90-day e-visa ($25 USD, single or multiple entry, processed in 3 business days) or visa exemptions ranging from 15-45 days depending on nationality. Long-term nomads typically do visa runs to Cambodia, Thailand, or Laos every 90 days. Business visas (3-12 months) are available through sponsorship agencies for $300-600 but require paperwork from a Vietnamese company. The government has discussed introducing a digital nomad visa program but nothing has been implemented as of 2024.
Cost of Living in Da Nang
Best Neighborhoods for Nomads
An Thuong (My An)
Expat-friendly beach neighborhood with the highest concentration of Western cafés, coworking spaces, and international restaurants within walking distance of My Khe Beach.
My Khe Beach
Directly on the famous beach with stunning sunrise views, offering modern apartments and easy beach access but fewer dining options than An Thuong.
Pham Van Dong Beach Road
Northern beach area with newer developments, spacious apartments at better prices, and less tourist density but farther from the nomad community.
Son Tra Peninsula
Lush mountain peninsula with ocean views, jungle hiking trails, and upscale resorts—perfect for nature lovers willing to motorbike into town.
City Center (Han River)
Urban core near Dragon Bridge with skyscraper apartments, river views, and proximity to local markets but no beach access.
Internet & Infrastructure
Coworking & cafés in Da Nang
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Things to Do in Da Nang
One of the world's most beautiful beaches offers morning swims before work, sunset sessions, and a growing surf scene with board rentals and lessons available.
The legendary coastal mountain pass featured in Top Gear provides breathtaking views and is the perfect weekend ride between Da Nang and Hue.
Ancient Buddhist sanctuaries carved into limestone cliffs offer afternoon hiking, cave temples, and panoramic city views just 15 minutes from the beach.
UNESCO World Heritage lantern-lit town is 30km south, perfect for evening escapes, tailor-made clothing, and weekend digital detox in riverside cafés.
Da Nang's thriving third-wave coffee scene features roaster cafés like 43 Factory Coffee and Danang Coffee Roastery with excellent wifi and air conditioning.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Exceptional value with modern apartments for $400-800/month including amenities
- Uncrowded beaches compared to Thailand or Bali with clean sand and swimmable water year-round
- Outstanding Vietnamese food scene with meals costing $1-3 at local spots
- Easy access to three UNESCO sites within 2 hours (Hoi An, My Son, Hue)
- Modern infrastructure with new bridges, roads, and reliable fiber internet in most areas
- Growing but still manageable nomad community with regular meetups and coworking spaces
- Motorbike-friendly city with scenic coastal roads and mountain passes for weekend exploration
Cons
- Limited visa options with most nomads doing visa runs every 15-90 days depending on nationality
- Heavy rain season from September to December disrupts beach activities and causes flooding
- Lower English proficiency than other Southeast Asian hubs makes daily tasks more challenging
- Smaller expat community means fewer networking events and professional connections
- Air quality deteriorates during certain months due to construction dust and burning
- Banking difficulties for foreigners with few international ATMs and cash still dominant