Why Digital Nomads Should 'NOT' move to Vietnam

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[jayaybe]

Nicely presented as usual. As for Vietnamese friendliness, I went out cycling from Hoi An one day and got stranded about 10 miles away because I'd got lost and it was getting late and dark. I stopped in at a shop and asked the family if they could order a taxi for me. They wouldn't hear of it! They bundled my bike into the back of their SUV and the husband cheerfully drove me all the way back to my hotel and took me right to my door. Lovely family and so kind.

I'm hoping to be back over there late January and if I do I will hire one of your guides to show me around 😃. Keep up the great work, bye .

[octavioarellano]

After visiting Vietnam 3 weeks ago I can assure that everything you say in the video is true!! Falling in love with Vietnam is unavoidable!! I miss it so much!!

[macka]

VISAs are literally the only downside to living here as a nomad. Vietnam and Saigon are my fav country and city in the world.

[fifaroamtheworld]

Hi, I'm from Thailand. I have been to Vietnam for work & travel for 2 weeks.
As a Software Developer. I agree that it's very easy to find coffee shops for working in Vietnam. (e.g. Highland Coffee)
They also provided free WiFi and a power plug for free. Really loved it!!!!
The internet condition in Vietnam is really fast!!!.

And I really like your English accent so much, You speak so clearly and I find it very easy to understand :)

[hta]

Your channel is very special and helpful even for Vietnamese people like me. I will continuning to watch all your next video.

[TheBureauAsia]

By and large Vietnam is a great place to live for many of the reasons you mention, but yes, as already mentioned in the comments, the current visa situation is a deal breaker for most if you want to spend an extended period of time here. Thanks for the vid!

[ts]

I agree with all your points here. But surprised you didn't mention the visa situation. Vietnam's current policy is unfriendly, with 30 day maximum stay (and some nationalities don't even get that). This is impractical for digital nomads, who will continue to prefer Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia etc. due to relative ease of stay

[matrices]

There are absolutely No visas for digital nomads, retirees and self employed workers. Even a work visa for someone with a work contract is difficult and can take over 6 months. Even Foreign essential workers are officially discouraged from working in Vietnam. I emailed the Vietnamese embassy and they ignored all questions. Tourism and foreigners working in Vietnam has collapsed and people are looking elsewhere. There is Zero indication this will change. Update June 25 finally some visas have been lengthened to allow investment, tourism and human flourishing in Vietnam. Thank you Vietnam.

[rolandobps]

Excellent video and comments by you my friend. Wish to be there and experience the lifestyle from there.

[johnleblanc]

First look at this site with "Pho". Very nice professional presenter with well structured advice enough to want to leave home for. Thank you Pho, I enjoyed it very much. Brisbane, Australia.

[KHRESVU]

This is my first time viewing your content on Vietnam and I am absolutely positively planning on staying in Da Nang for 6-8 months of the year. As a New Yorker, life is always hectic and time is of the essence. I want to be able to relax a bit and enjoy great weather and scenery than what I can get from New York. Da Nang seems amazing, financially and healthy-wise. Thank you for your content, it is so useful!!

[Thewaifugamer_]

Yeah paying 1000$ worth of legal paperwork to be able to work in Vietnam is not worth I did but honestly the hassle is insane and it feels like they want to squeeze every dollar out of u lol

[dominichill]

Another good video, you always do such a good job with all you're content.

[oluckyasian]

excited, ill be in saigon this december as a digital nomad 🙏.

[jaws]

It turned into why a lot of nomads want to move to Vietnam.😆, nice job of sharing these great locations and whats available for a nomad work life.👍

[justbeme]

Thanks Van !! Yet more informative and entertaining content !! 💯

[RockyGrenade]

The people are indeed the main reason I would visit again. I've never met such friendly people.

[TheDarkHarper]

I love the Hive in Thao Dien, one of the best chill coworking setup in Vietnam

[jwkm]

The #1 reason not to consider Vietnam as a digital nomad is simple: the visa situation is dismal. If you love being forced to physically cross a boarder every 30 days, Vietnam may be for you. If not, don't bother. Great place to visit, impossible place to call home unless you're legally employed by a Vietnamese company.

[rickdavis]

Van, thank you for another great video. As a retiree from the US. My Wife is Vietnamese and American Citizen. We have a home in Thu Duc City in Saigon. We have wondered about Medical Insurance in Vietnam and I will look into Safety Wing. Will be in Vietnam next week for 4 months and be back July 2023 for permanent living.