Asia · 4 cities on Nomada

Digital nomad guide to Vietnam

Updated May 2026

Mid-tier monthly

$1,070–$1,210

median $1,080

WorkableExtendable tourist · 4

Best for: Cheap SE-Asia base with strong food and street density.

Vietnam's 90-day multi-entry e-visa (rolled out 2023) replaced the previous monthly visa-run grind, but there's still no formal DNV — long-stay nomads cycle the e-visa or look at the harder business-investment path. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the city bases; Da Nang and Hoi An are the slower-pace coastal alternatives. Costs remain among the lowest globally for the lifestyle.

Visa story

90-day e-visa (multi-entry); no formal DNV. Visa runs require neighboring trips.

Open the per-city visa cards on each city page for the specific income tests, durations, and program names. None of this is legal advice — confirm with the consulate before booking.

4 cities on Nomada

Sorted by monthly cost · cheapest first

Hoi An
Slow-pace nomads who want a small-town Vietnamese base with beach access.
$1,070per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Da Nang
SE-Asia beach-and-coworking nomads who want a cheaper Bangkok alternative.
$1,080per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Hanoi
Northern-Vietnam nomads who want four seasons and old-quarter density at SE-Asia prices.
$1,080per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Ho Chi Minh City
Nomads who want SE-Asia density and street-food-to-banh-mi food culture.
$1,210per month
Cost Climate FIRE

Best months across Vietnam

Months where the country’s averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges.

Visa story

4 cities on Nomada

Best months across Vietnam

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