Tag: long-stay

6 articles tagged this way.

• Does Vietnam have a retirement visa?

  Short answer: not in the simple sense that Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia or Indonesia do. Here are the routes Vietnamese retirees actually use, and what to verify before relying on them.

  visa · Updated 2026-06-30
• Comparing Vietnam's long-stay visa routes

  There is no Vietnamese 'DTV' to compare against the work permit. What there is — work permit, investor, marriage, student — actually does map to different situations. Here is the honest comparison.

  visa · Updated 2026-06-30
• Vietnam digital nomad / 5-year visa — a reality check

  An honest look at what Vietnam does and does not offer for foreign remote workers. The 'DTV' you may have read about is Thailand's visa, not Vietnam's. Here is what is actually known.

  visa · Updated 2026-06-30
• Temporary Residence Card (TRC / Thẻ Tạm Trú)

  The physical card that turns a long-stay visa into proper residency — required for bank accounts, leases, school enrolments, and free exit/re-entry.

  visa · Updated 2026-06-30
• Vietnam Visa Extensions

  How to extend your visa from inside Vietnam — when it's possible (some classes), when it isn't (e-visa), and what to do instead.

  visa · Updated 2026-06-30
• Vietnam Work Permit (Giấy Phép Lao Động)

  The legal route for working at a Vietnamese employer. Requires sponsorship, an apostilled degree, a criminal record check and a local health check.

  visa · Updated 2026-06-30