Vietnam draws long-stay foreigners with low costs, fast-growing cities, and visa routes that keep widening. Most people come for work, a Vietnamese spouse, business, or a remote income.
Our Vietnam guides walk through the real routes to a work permit, TRC, and residency, what daily life actually costs, and the steps that trip applicants up. Each one is written from your side and checked against current rules.
May 19, 2026
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Budget
~$900 to $1,300
Local food, outer districts, motorbike-first transport
Comfortable
~$1,400 to $2,200
Central apartment options, mixed dining, practical convenience
A practical guide for long-stay foreigners in Vietnam choosing health insurance by age, budget, coverage area, and medical risk.
May 24, 2026
How foreigners open bank accounts in Vietnam, what access each visa type provides, and how to manage money if your bank won't open one.
May 20, 2026
Vietnam's 2026 rules for foreign English teachers, the documents schools really check, salary by institution type, and which roles fit which teacher.
May 17, 2026
Vietnam has no digital nomad visa. Working remotely from Vietnam legally: when you need a work permit, which routes fit, and why an e-visa won't.
May 16, 2026
Public, bilingual, or international? School options for expat children in Vietnam: named schools, fee ranges, and the timing mistake parents make.
May 08, 2026
What it takes for a foreigner to buy an apartment in Vietnam: ownership rules, the two-track system for spouses, costs, and common pitfalls.
May 03, 2026
Cash, cards, QR codes, or Wise? A practical guide to how foreigners really pay for daily life in Vietnam — and what trips people up.
Mar 14, 2026
Retirement path
No dedicated retirement visa
Spouse / family path
Investor path
Work path
Stable stay horizon
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 900 - 1,400
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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