How to retire in Vietnam?

In today's video, Ken Duong and I will talk about how to work, invest, and even retire here in Vietnam. If you need help, please fill out the form so my team and Ken's team can help you

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[loveaodai]

Very interesting video! I am an American from NYC who has been living in Vietnam with my “first true love” for about 30 years and now retired for about the last 12 years and perfectly happy here. My wife came to NYC from Vietnam in 1975. We met in NYC in 1976 and married in 1977. Reminded that “retired” means retired NOT starting a business. But the investment option of 140k in something like an absentee GS25 convenience store is an interesting option for those who have not yet been able to find that “true love”. For anyone following the business route… best to be sure to have previous similar business experience and again be reminded that if the goal is retirement then trying to run a business is simply not retirement. Having a Vietnamese spouse is definitely the easiest route and will allow the foreign spouse to obtain a three year renewable residency card. But of course there is a lot of risk of various types so best be really sure to the extent possible. As for buying property I would suggest holding off a bit to see how things work. My wife and I have brought properties of which she being a re-naturalized citizen can own. I own a share in a nice condo development in a unit allowed for foreign ownership. We have owned the properties more than ten years and have seen considerable appreciation of value. As for health care… be reminded that the retirement medical systems of your home country will likely not cover you in Vietnam. That said… using the state system (using government owned facilities) for most of our needs is very reasonable in terms of cost with effective treatments. But one will likely need an advocate to help get through the process. Private health facilities are good too with prices much cheaper than the US etc. but one needs to have some money reserved for unplanned expenses. Private insurance for people over 65 will likely be a bit expensive and with various risks not covered. A comfortable life is subjective and if one is ok living in a simple local style unit then I would say about 1.5k would be a minimum income with planning for health contingencies but more like 3K in total to enjoy a modern luxury unit with pool and nice grounds etc. In sum… I remain very happy here in Vietnam at now 68 years of age.

[georgecarlin]

Thanks for the very informative video, Van. Thank U ! I just returned from my 1st visit to Vietnam, loved every minute of it and will be taking a 2nd trip there next year in 2024.

[rickdavis]

Great video and very informative. My wife who is Vietnamese and an American citizen, it is through her that we bought our home in Park Riverside in Thu Duc City. We pooled our money and paid cash for our home. I understand Vietnam protecting Vietnamese when it comes to property rights. But I too have invested money into Vietnam . Love Vietnam and it’s people and excited to live there. Love your channel. I consider yours #1 of Vietnam vlogs. Please keep up the great videos.

[Feier_Salamander]

0:00 Introduction
1:14 Buying real estate
8:38 Opening a business
17:10 Retiring

[yuriyzenda]

Very informative. I just returned from my first trip to Vietnam a couple days ago. It definitely felt like lots of new construction and booming in real estate was on the way. Interesting how Ken pointed out a simple "passive" investment into a GS25 convenience store with +/- $100K could earn you a "retirement-like" busines visa into Vietnam. I'd be curious to find out what the realistic expected return on investment is on one of those franchises.

[jimjones]

Buying property sounds like a bad deal if u can't sell to who u want... Hard pass.

[jaws]

Finally got to see this video, I thought I seen all the information I needed in the previous video. the Investing and biz startups is so helpful. This guy Ken looks to be the perfect person who has all the answers for the expats looking to work in Vietnam, all the rules, banking and different investment's. Thanks for creating this second video.🤙

[chandrasunil]

I suddenly came across to view your channel and subscribe it as you explained and explored Vietnam in so simple way vie your video ! So friendly way as do Vietnamese people! ❤your way of expressing the life of Vietnamese ! Secondly so admirable move that you not choosing USA for your life and work but returned home to serve and explore Vietnam! Great salute to you! Keep it up!

[AnhKebin]

Thanks Van and Ken for putting together this resourceful video! This video topic about investing real estate in Vietnam brings so much value for foreigners and Vietnamese living abroad. Hopefully, we get more videos coming about different ways foreigners can invest in Vietnam. By the way, just found out that Ken is also an UCLA alumni, Go Bruins! From UCLA C/O 2021

[torrytran]

THANKS VAN AND KEN FOR PUTTING TOGETHER THIS VIDEO.

PEOPLE, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF YOU INVEST OR BUYING PROPERTY IN VIETNAM, YOU DON'T OWN THAT LAND AND THE LAW IS REALLY SHADY.

[SpaceCityTuan]

I’m so happy this collab has happened.

[trieunguyen]

I’m 40 and I been in the States for 30 years, my goal is to retire and move back to Vietnam when I’m turn 60 .This video is very helpful .

[bestly]

I'm subscribed to both of you. I'm so surprised that you guys collaborated.

[BobbyReborn]

Retirement in Vietnam is worth it regardless of property ownership. The best city for seniors to retire in, without a doubt, is Vung Tau.

[justgojustdoit]

WOW! You two know each other?! My favorite Vietnam vloggers and the only two I actually take seriously and listen too!

[NhanNguyen-cbxf]

spot-on topic. I think this vlog gonna be your highest view vlog.

[officialee]

as a person with dual citizenship and planning to move back to vietnam and live, this video is very infomative

[sydysydy]

Very nicely presented! He mentioned finding a youthful companion, but from what I've seen in Vietnam, age-gap relationships with foreigners isn't as common as it is elsewhere in the region. It would be a great topic to investigate on this channel.

[bernardtan]

Hi! Van. Thank You for having Ken providing very valuable information for foreigners owning real estates and opening businesses in Vietnam. Can consider in the future retiring in Vietnam 🇻🇳 😀 Kudos! 👍🏻

[pierrelamy]

Amazing video, exactly the information i was looking for and you just published it right on time <3