Vietnam offers long-stay routes for workers, spouses, investors, and families, all built around the temporary residence card (TRC). There is no dedicated retirement visa, so most long stays run through work, family, or investment.
These guides compare each route in plain terms, show what daily life actually costs, and flag the document details that most often delay approval.
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Work, investor, spouse, and family visa routes, plus TRC and permanent residence paths. Fees, documents, and how each step works.
Jun 25, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
May 19, 2026
May 14, 2026
May 13, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 05, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
Budget
~$1,200 to $1,500
Local food, outer districts, motorbike-first transport
Comfortable
~$1,700 to $2,400
Central apartment options, mixed dining, practical convenience
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May 24, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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May 08, 2026
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May 03, 2026
Retirement path
No dedicated retirement visa
Spouse / family path
Investor path
Work path
How long you can stay
The e-visa is capped at 90 days; longer lawful stays usually come through family, work, or investor pathways, with some TRCs running much longer depending on category
Sponsor need
Usually yes for any stable long stay (employer, spouse/family, or investment structure)
Monthly budget (modest)
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Private health insurance
Strongly advised
Healthcare reality
Strong private hospitals in Hanoi and HCMC; thinner options outside major cities
Property access
Condo ownership is possible in some projects; land ownership is not available to foreigners
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