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 doesn't have a dedicated nomad visa. Most nomads use 90-day e-visa with multiple entries, or DN1/DN2 (investor) visas. Visa runs to Cambodia/Thailand common.
Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City
Best Neighborhoods for Nomads
District 1
Tourist center, walkable, central
Thao Dien (District 2)
Expat hub, international vibe
District 3
Local feel, food, cafes
District 7 (Phu My Hung)
Modern, planned, family-friendly
Internet & Infrastructure
Coworking & cafés in Ho Chi Minh City
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Toong Coworking
Ho Chi Minh City
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The Workshop Coffee
Ho Chi Minh City
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Cong Ca Phe
Ho Chi Minh City
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Boo Coffee Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
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Bosgaurus Coffee
Ho Chi Minh City
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L'Usine Le Loi
Ho Chi Minh City
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The Nest by Alphanam
Ho Chi Minh City
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Saigon Innovation Hub
Ho Chi Minh City
Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam War history experience
Floating markets and rural life
Local nomad spaces
Best Vietnamese sandwiches
Skyline views with cocktails
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very low cost of living
- Exceptional Vietnamese cuisine
- E-visa easy 90-day stays
- Strong coffee culture
- Energetic, dynamic city
- Cheap motorbike transport
Cons
- Air pollution (high AQI most days)
- Chaotic traffic (motorbikes everywhere)
- Tropical heat year-round
- Limited English outside expat areas
- No long-term nomad visa (must renew every 90 days)
- Internet speeds slower than other Asian hubs