News, services and visa tips for foreigners in Vietnam — updated regularly.
Vietnam is an appealing retirement base: low costs, international hospitals, beautiful coasts, big expat communities. But here's a truth to know upfront: Vietnam has no dedicated retirement visa. Here are the realistic visa paths (ranked by how most retirees actually do it), plus the healthcare and costs you need to plan for.
Moving your whole family to Vietnam is nothing like coming solo — there are three big things to sort: how the whole family stays legally, where the kids go to school, and healthcare for children. Here's a straight 2026 guide, including a truth few state: not everyone can sponsor a family (TT) visa.
Vietnam is one of the most attractive digital-nomad bases — cheap, fast internet, incredible food, a big community. But here's the truth few state plainly: Vietnam has no digital nomad visa. Here's how nomads actually stay legally, which city fits you, and the full setup checklist for 2026.
Living in Vietnam is far cheaper than the West — but "how much a month" depends on your city and lifestyle. Here's a 2026 reference cost breakdown across three budget tiers, line by line (rent, food, utilities, transport, healthcare), plus the costs newcomers forget — including the cost of staying legally.
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Reference price — the licensed tour operator sets the final price. The discount follows each trip’s booking order.
