Vietnam – Visas
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Coastline, mountains and street-food cities make Vietnam rewarding, with a very low cost of living and very affordable property. Work and investor routes offer a welcoming way in.
Vietnam at a glance
Cost of living
Very low
Property
Very affordable
Healthcare
Limited
Safety
Safe
Climate
Warm (~28°C)
English
Moderate
Expat community
Minimal
Where Vietnam is strongest: cost of living #5 of 77property affordability #9 of 75
Worth weighing up: size of expat community #81 of 81visa ease #77 of 81healthcare #73 of 78
TaxWorldwide income, 35% top
Visa / residencyWork/investor; no retiree visa
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