Vietnam Visa Fee & Cost Updates
Vietnam is maintaining embassy visa fees between $25 and $135 under rules effective November 1, 2026, while 90-day e-visa cycles now cost remote workers up to $50. Significant tax reforms starting July 2026 adjust personal income brackets and double the tax-exempt threshold for small businesses to 1 billion VND. Additionally, the Ministry of Finance is raising the freelance tax withholding threshold to 5 million VND to reduce immediate burdens for nomads.
Vietnam's embassy visa fees for nomads stay $25 to $135 under Nov. 1 rules
Vietnam's new consular fee rules, in force Nov. 1, keep embassy visa fees at $25 single entry and $50 to $135 multiple entry for nomads and travelers.
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.