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HO CHI MINH CITY REMOTE WORK GUIDE · 2026

Can a UK Citizen
Work Remotely in Ho Chi Minh City?

Visa rules, tax triggers and the real cost of working from Ho Chi Minh City — distilled into one practical guide.

● Reviewed 11 August 202620 data points3 key sources
THE QUICK ANSWER
No dedicated nomad visa

No clear long-stay remote-work route.

UK citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for 45 days and may apply for an e-visa for up to 90 days. Vietnam has no dedicated digital-nomad visa, and visitor status should not be treated as work authorisation.

Bottom lineVietnam’s e-visa is an entry permission, not a purpose-built remote-work visa. A foreign employer does not automatically remove immigration risk.
AT A GLANCE

Ho Chi Minh City remote-work facts

Legal rules are separated from indicative market estimates. Use the source links below to verify the official position.

Entry & visa

NationalityUnited Kingdom🇬🇧
DestinationHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam🇻🇳
Visa requiredNo for 45-day visit; e-visa available for longer visitNo
Digital nomad visa availableNoNo
Max stay (tourist)45 days visa-free; e-visa up to 90 days45d
Max stay (nomad visa)Not available—

Money & tax

Tax residency threshold183 days in a calendar year or rolling 12 months*Tax
Minimum incomeNot applicableIncome
Application feeOfficial e-visa fee applies; check portalFee
Processing timeE-visa commonly around 3 working daysTime
Health insurance requiredNot a nomad route — comprehensive cover advisedCover
Local tax rateResident progressive rates 5–35%Varies

Remote-work life

Average rent~VND 18m/month — one-bedroomRent
Average coworking cost~VND 3m/monthDesk
Average internet speed~150 Mbps fixedSpeed
Average monthly budget~VND 40m/monthBudget
Safety score73 / 100 — highSafety
English proficiencyModerate in central districtsEnglish
Internet reliabilityGood to excellentWeb
Time zone differenceUK +6 hours summer / +7 winterTZ

* Tax residence is rarely determined by days alone. Homes, ties, income source and treaty rules may change the result.

Market figures are indicative planning estimates for 2026, not quotes or guarantees.

STAY PLANNER

How long are you thinking?

Move the slider to compare your intended stay against the headline visitor and remote-work route limits.

60days in Ho Chi Minh City
1 week90 days180 days
Visitor limit15 days over
Remote-work routeNo route available

Calendar estimate only — entry permission and tax analysis are separate questions.

IN THIS GUIDE01 · Visa position02 · Tax watch-outs03 · Cost of living04 · Related cities05 · Sources
01 · VISA POSITION

No digital-nomad visa

Vietnam’s e-visa is an entry permission, not a purpose-built remote-work visa. A foreign employer does not automatically remove immigration risk.

Key checks
  • Do not assume e-visa equals work permission
  • No local Vietnamese employment without authorisation
  • Use only the official e-visa portal
  • Track cumulative presence for tax
  • Consider employer and permanent-establishment risk
02 · TAX WATCH-OUTS

Visa permission and tax residence are separate.

Presence of 183 days in a calendar year or specified rolling period can establish residence, with worldwide employment-income consequences requiring advice.

03 · COST OF LIVING

Plan on ~vnd 40m/month.

Ho Chi Minh City offers strong value, with VND40m monthly supporting a central apartment, coworking and an active lifestyle.

SOURCE LED

Check the source material

Official rules beat summaries. Open these references before applying or travelling.

Vietnam ImmigrationOfficial e-visa portal↗UK GovernmentVietnam entry requirements↗Vietnam TaxGeneral Department of Taxation↗
Important

This is general information, not immigration, legal or tax advice. Rules and personal outcomes vary. Confirm your position with the relevant authorities and a qualified adviser before working abroad.