About the Vietnam Digital Nomad Visa
Vietnam offers the E-Visa (Tourist/Business) — No dedicated digital nomad visa currently available for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Vietnam for 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. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Vietnam treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No official minimum income. Must show sufficient funds for intended stay. Practical recommendation: $1,000–$2,000/month for comfortable living.
Documents needed
- For E-Visa: Valid passport (6+ months from entry
- 2 blank pages
- digital photo as JPG)
- Digital passport photo (4×6 cm, white background, no glasses, facing forward)
- Payment by credit/debit card online
- Online application form. For Visa on Arrival: Same plus approval letter from visa agency online
- cash (USD or VND) for stamping fee at airport. For Embassy visa: completed form, additional photos, additional documentation as required.
How to Apply for the Vietnam DNV
Processing time: E-Visa: 3–7 business days standard. Expedited: 1–2 business days (additional $10–$50 fee). Embassy visa: 5–7 business days.
- 1Check visa requirements for your nationality — many countries enter visa-free (14–45 days).
- 2For stays up to 90 days: apply for E-Visa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Fill out online form, upload passport photo and bio page, pay fee online.
- 3Wait 3–7 business days for E-Visa approval by email.
- 4Print E-Visa and present at immigration on arrival.
- 5For extensions: contact local immigration office or licensed visa agency.
- 6For 5-Year Talent Visa (August 2025): apply through relevant government ministry — for highly skilled professionals in specific fields. Note: working remotely on tourist E-Visa is technically unauthorized but widely practiced with minimal enforcement for genuine foreign remote workers.
Application fees: E-Visa: USD $25 (single-entry 90 days) or USD $50 (multiple-entry 90 days). Visa on Arrival: service fee $6–$50 online + $25–$50 stamping fee at airport. Extensions: $5–$50 depending on duration. Embassy visa: $40–$100.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial 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.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Vietnam
Tax residency after 183 days in Vietnam in a 12-month period. Non-residents (under 183 days): taxed only on Vietnam-sourced income at 20% flat rate. Residents: progressive rates 5%–35% on worldwide income. Remote workers for foreign companies staying under 183 days: generally not subject to Vietnamese income tax on foreign-sourced income.
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