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Visas, costs and where to live: Vietnam for digital nomads17 published articles
Visas,
Which country has the easiest digital nomad visa? Thailand's DTV, Portugal's D8 and Vietnam's e-visa compared
Of the three countries we cover, Thailand's DTV is the easiest digital nomad visa to get, Portugal's D8 the most demanding, and Vietnam has none. Thresholds, fees and delays.
Taxes,
Which country is most tax friendly for remote workers? How Thailand, Portugal and Vietnam tax foreign income
None of our three countries leaves a resident's foreign income untaxed. Thailand taxes what you bring in, Portugal and Vietnam tax what you earn. Rules, rates and day counts.
Remote work,
Is Thailand better than Vietnam for remote workers? Visa, cost, internet and healthcare compared
Thailand is better on visas and hospitals, Vietnam is cheaper by about a quarter and now tests faster on national internet speed. Four criteria, dated sources.
Cost of living,
Da Nang or Hoi An for digital nomads in 2026: rent, internet and flood risk
Da Nang has more coworking, tested internet and hospitals inside the city. Hoi An is calmer, cheaper on rent, and now formally part of Da Nang, but its old town floods hard most Octobers.
Visas,
Thailand DTV vs Vietnam e-visa: which works better for remote workers?
The DTV wins if you hold 500,000 THB and want five quiet years; Vietnam e-visa cycling wins if you lack that cushion. Costs, paperwork, borders and tax compared.
Visas,
Vietnam visa run from Da Nang: what a year of runs costs
A Vietnam visa run from Da Nang costs USD 87 to 220 per trip, or about USD 350 to 900 a year for four runs, before hotels and lost work days. A dated model.
Cost of living,
Da Nang vs Koh Tao vs Lisbon: three nomad bases compared on cost, visas and internet
Da Nang is the cheapest of the three, Lisbon has the best infrastructure and the easiest EU residence, Koh Tao sits between them on cost with the weakest internet.
Visas,
Is there a Vietnam digital nomad visa yet? UD1, the talent card and the golden visa explained
No, Vietnam has no digital nomad visa in 2026. What UD1, the Decree 221/2025 talent card and the golden visa proposal cover, and what remote workers use instead.
Getting around,
International driving permit in Vietnam: why a US, Australian or Canadian IDP is not valid
Vietnam recognises only the 1968 IDP. US, Australian and Canadian permits are 1949 ones. The fines, the impound, the insurance risk and the legal routes.
Remote work,
Da Nang for digital nomads: is it still worth it in 2026?
Da Nang still works for digital nomads in 2026: about USD 900 a month, cheap fibre and 90 day e-visas. Skip October and November, and plan around the missing nomad visa.
Housing,
Da Nang electricity bill explained: EVN tariff vs the landlord's 3,500 to 4,000 VND per kWh
EVN charges 1,984 to 3,460 VND per kWh before VAT. Many Da Nang landlords bill a flat 3,500 to 4,000. Here is the tariff, a model bill and what to ask before you sign.
Visas,
Vietnam visa exemption: Americans and Australians are not on the list
Vietnam's 45 day visa exemption covers 24 countries under two resolutions. The US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand are not on either list: they need the e-visa.
Banking,
How to open a bank account in Vietnam as a foreigner on an e-visa: the checklist
On a 90 day e-visa you can usually open a card-free Timo account in person. Vietcombank and Techcombank still want about 12 months of validity. The checklist.
Taxes,
Vietnam's 183 day tax residency rule: four things people get wrong
Vietnam makes you a tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year or in 12 months from arrival, or through a fixed-term lease. Four common misreadings, sourced.
Culture,
Da Nang in November: rain, typhoons, floods and what to plan
Da Nang in November means 380 to 500 mm of rain, the tail of typhoon season and red flags on My Khe. Here is what the sources say and how to plan a workable week.
Visas,
Vietnam golden visa: no, it has not launched
Vietnam has no golden visa in September 2026. What was proposed, what the investor visas really require, and how to sort a real rule from a recycled headline.
Legal,
Vietnam overstay fine: the Decree 282/2025 table, band by band
Since 15 December 2025, Vietnam fines overstays from VND 500,000 to VND 40 million by band of days, and 16 days can mean deportation. The full table and what to do.