Vietnam
Motorbike-friendly cities, a coastline that stretches over 2,000 miles, and some of the lowest costs of living in Southeast Asia.
Capital
Hanoi
Language
Vietnamese
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Popular Visa
Investor (DT)
Why Americans Are Exploring Vietnam
Vietnam has become a magnet for Americans chasing an ultra-low cost of living without sacrificing a real city life — think Ho Chi Minh City’s rooftop bars, Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and Da Nang’s beach-and-mountain combo. There is no dedicated retirement or digital nomad visa yet, so most long-term stays run through an investor visa, a Vietnamese spouse, or repeated shorter-term visas — worth understanding clearly before you commit.
The Investor Visa (DT)
Investor Visa (DT3 / DT4)
The DT3 investor visa requires a qualifying capital contribution to a Vietnamese business (roughly $140,000+), granting a 3-year stay eligible for a Temporary Residence Card.
The DT4 tier requires a smaller investment (around $14,000+) for a 1-year stay, renewable annually.
Alternative: a 90-day e-visa covers short stays; long-term residency typically runs through work sponsorship, investment, or marriage to a Vietnamese citizen.
A proposed 10-year Golden Visa remains under Vietnamese government review as of 2026 and has not yet launched.
Processing and business registration timelines vary by province and investment type — budget several months.
Work with a licensed investment consultant or law firm to register capital and business Proof of capital transfer into a qualifying Vietnamese entity Valid passport and completed health check Government registration and licensing fees apply
No Dedicated Retirement or Digital Nomad Visa (Yet)
- Apply 100% online through the Cancillería portal — no paper form
- Letter + 3 months’ bank statements proving remote work for a foreign company/clients
- Minimum income ~$1,435+/month (3x Colombia’s minimum wage)
- Health insurance valid in Colombia for the full visa term
- Valid passport; government fees total ~$320
Find Your Realtor
Researched local real estate contacts to help you find your new home.
Realtors & Listing Sites We Found
Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam — international brokerage with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi offices, combining local market knowledge with global-standard service for foreign buyers. CVR — leading Da Nang and Hoi An specialist with deep, hyper-local knowledge of the central Vietnam coast market.