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Vietnam at a glance

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country along the South China Sea coast with more than 100 million residents. The capital is Hanoi, the largest business city is Ho Chi Minh City, and by the sea are Da Nang and Nha Trang. The language is Vietnamese, and the currency is the dong, about 25,966 dong per dollar on 6 October 2026.

The economy is one of the fastest-growing in Asia: electronics, textiles, manufacturing for major global companies, custom software development and tourism.

Who the move suits

  • remote workers and freelancers who value affordable living, warmth and the sea;
  • entrepreneurs working with manufacturing in Vietnam;
  • professionals and English teachers with a local contract;
  • families ready for Asian daily life and international schools in big cities.

Entry for Russian citizens

Russian citizens need no visa for trips of up to 45 days. An e-visa for up to 90 days is issued online, single or multiple entry. Vietnam has no separate visa for remote workers, so many live on e-visas and leave the country when they expire.

Residence options

  • Work permit and residence card - through a Vietnamese employer;
  • investor - a residence card through your own company, with the term depending on the investment;
  • family - residence cards for spouses and children of status holders and Vietnamese citizens.

We help choose the basis, register a company and obtain the residence card.

Taxes

You become a tax resident after 183 days in the country and then pay tax on worldwide income at 5% to 35%. Non-residents pay 20% on Vietnamese income. Corporate tax is 20%, 15-17% for small businesses, and VAT is 10%, with an 8% rate for many goods and services until the end of 2026. More in taxes in Vietnam.

Cost of living

Item, per monthDongUS dollars
One-bedroom flat in an expat district of Hanoi18.2-31.2 million700-1,200
Simpler serviced apartment9.1-20.8 million350-800
Single person's spending including rent31.2-46.8 million1,200-1,800

Street food is very cheap, while imported groceries, wine and international schools cost as much as in Europe. Da Nang and Nha Trang are cheaper than Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Where to live

  • Hanoi - the capital with four seasons, where the Tay Ho district by West Lake is popular with foreigners.
  • Ho Chi Minh City - the largest business city, hot all year, with the most jobs.
  • Da Nang - sea, beaches and a calm pace, chosen by remote workers and families.
  • Nha Trang - a resort city popular with Russian speakers.

Property for foreigners

Vietnam lets foreigners own housing but not land: all land belongs to the state. A foreigner buys a flat or house only in a commercial housing project outside defence and security zones, with ownership granted for 50 years and renewable for another 50. Foreigners together may own no more than 30% of the flats in one building. Buying does not grant residence. We find the property and help with company registration and a business account.

Popular questions

FAQ about Vietnam

How long can you stay in Vietnam without a visa?
Russian citizens can stay up to 45 days. For up to 90 days an e-visa is obtained online, and long-term living requires a residence card.
Does Vietnam have a visa for remote workers?
There is no separate visa. For long-term living a residence card is obtained through work, your own company or family, and we help choose the basis.
Can a foreigner buy a flat in Vietnam?
Yes, in a commercial housing project outside defence zones, with ownership for 50 years renewable for another 50. Land is not sold to foreigners.
How much does living in Vietnam cost?
A one-bedroom flat in an expat district of Hanoi costs $700-1,200 a month, and a single person needs $1,200-1,800 including housing. Da Nang and Nha Trang are cheaper.
What taxes does a Vietnamese resident pay?
After 183 days in the country, tax on worldwide income at 5% to 35%. Non-residents pay 20% on Vietnamese income.
What taxes do foreigners pay in Vietnam?
The same as Vietnamese citizens, but much depends on residence. A resident (183 days a year or a permanent home) pays 5-35% income tax on worldwide income after a VND 15.5 million monthly allowance. A non-resident pays 20% on Vietnam-source salary with no allowances. A foreigner with a work permit and a contract of 12 months or more also pays 9.5% in social contributions, and the employer pays 20.5% on top. Prices include VAT of 10% (8% for most goods until the end of 2026).
What is the income tax rate in Vietnam in 2026?
Residents pay a progressive five-bracket scale under Law No. 109/2025/QH15: 5% on monthly taxable income up to VND 10 million, 10% from 10 to 30 million, 20% from 30 to 60 million, 30% from 60 to 100 million and 35% above 100 million. Before that, the employee's contributions, a VND 15.5 million personal allowance and VND 6.2 million for each registered dependant are deducted from salary. Non-residents pay 20% of the whole salary.
What is the VAT rate in Vietnam and can tourists get it back?
The standard rate is 10%, the reduced rate 5% and exports 0%. From 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026 most goods and services are taxed at 8%; telecoms, finance, real estate, metals and excise goods other than petrol stay at 10%. A foreigner can reclaim 85% of the VAT on goods taken abroad: at least VND 2 million in one store on one day, bought no more than 60 days before departure, with the refund paid at international airports.
Do I have to pay tax in Vietnam if I work remotely for a foreign company?
Yes, after 183 days in Vietnam in a year. A resident pays tax on worldwide income, including salary from an overseas employer, at the standard 5-35% scale and declares it personally every quarter. Vietnam has no digital nomad visa and no tax breaks for remote workers, and a tourist visa does not allow work in the country. With fewer than 183 days and no permanent home, only pay for work done in Vietnam is taxed: by law at 20%, even if a foreign employer pays it. For Russian tax residents the treaty removes this tax if the salary is not paid by a Vietnamese party.
How much tax does a sole trader pay in Vietnam?
From 2026, household businesses and sole traders with revenue up to VND 1 billion (about 38,000 dollars) a year pay neither income tax nor VAT. With revenue of VND 1-3 billion they can choose a percentage of revenue above the threshold by type of activity or 15% of profit; from 3 to 50 billion the rate is 17% of profit, and above 50 billion 20%. The fixed lump-sum tax was abolished on 1 January 2026. Only Vietnamese citizens can register a household business; a foreigner needs a company.
What are the taxes on cars in Vietnam?
There is no annual tax based on engine power; the main taxes are built into the price, and a road use fee is paid at the periodic vehicle inspection. Excise tax on passenger cars with up to 9 seats runs from 35% up to 1,500 cc to 150% above 6,000 cc, and from 2026 hybrids pay 70% of that rate. First registration carries a 10% registration fee, which a province can raise to 15%, and resale 2%. Electric cars are exempt from the registration fee until 28 February 2027.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Hanoi

01
Sight

Hoan Kiem Lake

A romantic lake at the very centre of the city, home to the red Huc Bridge and the legend of the emperor's magic sword.

02
Sight

Temple of Literature

Vietnam's first university, founded in the 11th century, with quiet courtyards and stelae honouring top scholars.

03
Sight

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

A stark granite monument holding the embalmed body of Vietnam's first president, a symbol of modern national history.

04
Museum

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

One of Southeast Asia's best museums, devoted to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups with full-scale traditional house reconstructions.

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Museum

Hoa Lo Prison

A former French colonial prison later nicknamed the 'Hanoi Hilton' - a sobering but essential chapter of the city's history.

06
District

Old Quarter (36 Streets)

A maze of narrow streets, each historically dedicated to a single craft, from silk to silverware.

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