Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa?

90-day e-visa (multi-entry); no formal DNV. Visa runs require neighboring trips. Confirm the current pathway with the consulate before booking flights.

How long can digital nomads stay in Vietnam?

Stays of up to 6 months at a stretch on the most nomad-relevant pathway. The most common track is "Extendable tourist". 90-day e-visa (multi-entry); no formal DNV. Visa runs require neighboring trips.

What's the cost of living for digital nomads in Vietnam?

Mid-tier monthly costs across 4 Vietnam cities on Nomada range $1,070–$1,210, with a median of $1,080. Numbers cover rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and a coworking pass.

What are the best cities in Vietnam for digital nomads?

Nomada tracks 4 Vietnam cities. The most cost-efficient bases right now: Hoi An ($1,070/mo) for slow-pace nomads who want a small-town vietnamese base with beach access.; Da Nang ($1,080/mo) for se-asia beach-and-coworking nomads who want a cheaper bangkok alternative.; Hanoi ($1,080/mo) for northern-vietnam nomads who want four seasons and old-quarter density at se-asia prices..

When is the best time to visit Vietnam as a digital nomad?

Climate averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges around November–April. Mountain and coastal cities can flip that picture — check the per-city climate page for each base.

Is Vietnam nomad-friendly?

Across the cities Nomada tracks, Vietnam reads as workable for nomads, with friction varying by city and length of stay. Best for: cheap se-asia base with strong food and street density.

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Asia · 4 cities on Nomada

Digital nomad guide to Vietnam

Updated May 2026

Mid-tier monthly

$1,070–$1,210

median $1,080

WorkableExtendable tourist · 4

Best for: Cheap SE-Asia base with strong food and street density.

Vietnam's 90-day multi-entry e-visa (rolled out 2023) replaced the previous monthly visa-run grind, but there's still no formal DNV — long-stay nomads cycle the e-visa or look at the harder business-investment path. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the city bases; Da Nang and Hoi An are the slower-pace coastal alternatives. Costs remain among the lowest globally for the lifestyle.

Visa story

90-day e-visa (multi-entry); no formal DNV. Visa runs require neighboring trips.

Open the per-city visa cards on each city page for the specific income tests, durations, and program names. None of this is legal advice — confirm with the consulate before booking.

4 cities on Nomada

Sorted by monthly cost · cheapest first

Hoi An
Slow-pace nomads who want a small-town Vietnamese base with beach access.
$1,070per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Da Nang
SE-Asia beach-and-coworking nomads who want a cheaper Bangkok alternative.
$1,080per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Hanoi
Northern-Vietnam nomads who want four seasons and old-quarter density at SE-Asia prices.
$1,080per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Ho Chi Minh City
Nomads who want SE-Asia density and street-food-to-banh-mi food culture.
$1,210per month
Cost Climate FIRE

Best months across Vietnam

Months where the country’s averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa?
90-day e-visa (multi-entry); no formal DNV. Visa runs require neighboring trips. Confirm the current pathway with the consulate before booking flights.
How long can digital nomads stay in Vietnam?
Stays of up to 6 months at a stretch on the most nomad-relevant pathway. The most common track is "Extendable tourist". 90-day e-visa (multi-entry); no formal DNV. Visa runs require neighboring trips.
What's the cost of living for digital nomads in Vietnam?
Mid-tier monthly costs across 4 Vietnam cities on Nomada range $1,070–$1,210, with a median of $1,080. Numbers cover rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and a coworking pass.
What are the best cities in Vietnam for digital nomads?
Nomada tracks 4 Vietnam cities. The most cost-efficient bases right now: Hoi An ($1,070/mo) for slow-pace nomads who want a small-town vietnamese base with beach access.; Da Nang ($1,080/mo) for se-asia beach-and-coworking nomads who want a cheaper bangkok alternative.; Hanoi ($1,080/mo) for northern-vietnam nomads who want four seasons and old-quarter density at se-asia prices..
When is the best time to visit Vietnam as a digital nomad?
Climate averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges around November–April. Mountain and coastal cities can flip that picture — check the per-city climate page for each base.
Is Vietnam nomad-friendly?
Across the cities Nomada tracks, Vietnam reads as workable for nomads, with friction varying by city and length of stay. Best for: cheap se-asia base with strong food and street density.

Visa story

4 cities on Nomada

Best months across Vietnam

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Frequently asked questions

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