Vietnam Visa Fee & Cost Updates
Vietnam is implementing significant financial reforms for foreign residents, including a July 2026 overhaul of personal income tax brackets and exemptions. Recent updates include doubling the tax-exempt revenue threshold to 1 billion VND for small businesses and raising the freelance tax withholding trigger to 5 million VND. Meanwhile, digital nomads face rising costs as 90-day e-visa cycles now reach $50 alongside increased service fees for remote workers.
Vietnam remote workers pay up to $50 for 90-day e-visa cycles
Rising hidden costs and tiered pricing for foreigners in Vietnam are eroding the country's reputation as a budget-friendly destination. Digital nomads face significantly higher rents and service fees that challenge the sustainability of long-term stays in 2026.
Vietnam raises freelance tax withholding threshold to 5 million VND
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is proposing to raise the income threshold for 10% tax withholding on freelance work from 2 million to 5 million VND. This change would reduce the immediate tax burden and administrative paperwork for digital nomads and expats performing short-term local contracts.
Vietnam Overhauls Personal Income Tax Brackets for Expats Starting July 2026
Vietnam has revised its personal income tax framework, adjusting thresholds and exemptions for foreign residents. These changes affect how international earnings are taxed for expats and digital nomads living in the country.
Vietnam doubles tax exemption threshold to 1 billion VND for small firms
Vietnam is updating its personal income tax framework, significantly raising the tax-exempt revenue threshold for individuals and household businesses. Expats and nomads with local side income or small-scale business activities in Vietnam may benefit from these higher exemption limits starting in 2026.