Is the DTV a work permit?

It is a visa category, not a blanket permission to take any local job. Local employment usually needs additional approvals.

Can I apply inside Vietnam?

Depends on current rules and your status; ask a qualified agent for your exact case.

Does LandedGo replace an agent?

No. LandedGo helps you organize tasks and intelligence; agents handle filings.

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Vietnam DTV Visa — The Digital Nomad Visa Explained 2026

Orientation on Vietnam’s remote work / digital nomad style visa pathway: who it targets, typical requirements, and how to think about compliance.

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9 min readPublished 2026-02-05

What the DTV pathway represents

Vietnam has signaled interest in longer-stay categories for remote workers and talent. Exact eligibility, income thresholds, and documentation evolve — treat embassy and official immigration portals as authoritative.

How to prepare a strong file

Proof of remote employment or contract outside Vietnam
Bank statements or tax documents if requested
Health insurance where mandated
Clean criminal background checks if required for your nationality

Compliance while living in Vietnam

Long-stay digital workers still need residence registration, tax planning, and respect for local labor law if any local work is contemplated. “Remote only” can be nuanced if clients or employers are Vietnamese entities.

Disclaimer

Policies change; verify with a licensed immigration agent in Vietnam before making life decisions.

Evidence quality that makes or breaks applications

Immigration teams reward boring, legible paperwork: contracts with clear parties, payslips or invoices showing foreign-source income, and bank statements that reconcile with declared employers. Creative PDFs without signatures raise questions.

Life setup after approval

Register temporary residence promptly.
Clarify whether domestic client work is permitted on your category.
Align health insurance cards with hospital billing desks you might use.

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