Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa?
No — Vietnam does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through a work-, study- or family-based permit, and the route is a hard route for most movers for a typical non-citizen mover.
The detail that matters: No nomad/retiree visa; long-stay via business/TRC. Worldwide tax for residents (183d), top 35%. PR 3yr but effectively family-sponsor only.
Tax for foreign residents in Vietnam
For a foreign earner, Vietnam's income is taxed heavily. The country taxes residents on worldwide income once you cross the residency threshold, with a headline top personal rate around 35%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Vietnam, there is no clear path from this stay to permanent residency — several of these visas are explicitly capped or non-renewable. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Vietnam is reasonably accessible. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $120 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.