Great video. I’ve been thinking about an early retirement in Vietnam. All the videos I’ve seen about it don’t explain the legal part. Hopefully you’ll still be around in ten years when I’m ready.
Don't need to buy property or Vietnamese passport. I have a friend (swiss nationality) and former UN Interpreter. He has been living in Saigon for 4 years. Only rent a villa at Thao Diên for 1.200 USD and renew the visa every 3 months (70 USD). Doesn't need to leave VN and return each time. My French passport is enough for me. Even if you buy property legally, it is not secured because it could be lost at anytime !Thank you for your Vlog.
This is very True, i have some French friends that owned property legally due to the War laws before VN war. They lived in Lagi which is south of Phan Thiet this past Nov, they where "Ordered" to sell their land back to the gov to build a Vicom shopping mall THe options where 2. 1. Accept money from GOV that was almsot 30% less than real value 2. Just lose the land no money Buying land in Vietnam or China is just as safe as putting money in a slot machine hoping for a jackpot. Stick to renting long term, and if anything get an agent to build a work permit for you guys and get a 2 year TRC you can just renew. As of now ONLY Americans can get a Visa past 3 months and with COVID, it is stupidily over priced to renew your visa and you CANNOT, repeat CANNOT leave VN and come back (Visa run) as you will be locked out of VN up to 14 days and this is saying they even let you back in . Most people locked out where up to 21 days than refused because they just had a long term tourist visa (No value to VN visa in their eyes)
@@voman590 Not unlucky at all, i am on a Lawyer based Visa and very aware of Legal real estate and immigration laws VN in general do NOT favor none VN, even stocks and business owner ship will NEVER pass 49% total control unless they are VN and becoming a VN citizen is a VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY(Yes a lot of VERYS) hard thing to do
My wife and I retired in Vietnam 🇻🇳 last year. A few tips. Best place to live is in Da Nang for expats. Don't buy property, just rent. Our monthly bills are around $1,200. We own a fuel efficient car, and a scooter. Generally, we like to travel around the Philippines 🇵🇭, Thailand 🇹🇭, and Cambodia 🇰🇭. Vietnam is perfect for getting to those countries, given it is in close proximity. Lastly, it helps to have residual income in the United States to live abroad. We own several rentals in the United States, so our residual income is around $6,500 a month. Given the low living expenses in Vietnam, we have more than enough to travel around and still live in Vietnam.
@@skillfuldabest VT is certainly has developed since I last was there in 2013. VT has a slower pace if that suits you.. I'm not too impressed with VT beach though. Maybe by Bai~ Dau^ the water is clearer.
With $6,500 passive income, you could live in the US comfortable too, right? I live in Waikiki, Hawaii. It is more expensive. In the winter, there are a lot of Canadians coming here a few months to avoid their Winter.
I was born in Saigon left right after the take over when I was 8 years old with my dad (may he rest in peace), now 52 years old with a beautiful wife and three beautiful kids from 15 years old to 28. And I am planning to go back and retire there.
When you live there, you need to learn to kiss ass. You will be in trouble if your opinion doesn’t align with the government. Keep your mouth shut. For example, you see an 80 years old lady, carrying a large basket of corn selling on the sidewalk. The weather is hot and she looks as if she would collapse anytime. After you see this scene and you might ask, “such a old lady, still working? Should the government take care of you?” I don’t know well but the regime only provides like $10 a month or something. If anyone knows better, please share.
@@powercomm hello John, why all of the hating? Every country has its own problems, we will solve it gradually. If you compare Vietnam right now vs 1980s, we are in the heaven now. The goverment still improving every year with good policies, some evils and some angels. Some people say they fight for democracy in our country but what they did was increasing hatred within the country, they say they fight for our rights (my rights) but I don't need them fight for me (it's just their excuses to make money from donations or mercy from US). Look at the US now, freedom of speech, BLM, LGBTs, Feminism.... too much freedom could destroy you totally. I'm happy with my country right now, lots of things should be improved in the future.
@@TonyLePM I don’t expect you to fight. It is for you and for the people still live there. America is good compared to Vietnam but it is not so good as you mentioned BLM, etc... I can live well in any society just like those who can live in the poorest countries because I can work and I find things that other people want. However, i care about being fair and how humanity move forward as a planet. I don’t have a good opinion for the society that doesn’t allow freedom of speech. In Vietnam, people are not allowed to express love of their country. For example, Vietnamese fishermen have hard time because they are regularly invaded and harassed by the Chinese regime. Vietnamese people are not allowed to protest against China. Things get worse.
@@TonyLePM If you were one of those whose parents did not see a future in Vietnam for you, and thus left, I wonder how your parents feel about you living in Vietnam? I had a thought of traveling in Vietnam and stay there for a month or 2. Once I learned that the cruelty the Vietnamese regime treating the south Vietnamese soldiers, I changed my mind and if I do, it would be an insult to them who had fought for my freedom when I was in Vietnam. I solute to the South Vietnamese soldiers who fought the Viet Cong. You might not agree with me but I am sure your parents who ran away from Vietnam would agree with my idea.
Hi Ken, thanks for the information. I am a Vietnamese American, born in VN grew up in USA. I am planning to buy land in VN to build a house. Please do a video to outline the buying real estate and taxes. My relatives are providing personal thoughts that are outdated. Appreciate your information. Looking forward for your service in the future.
I find it amazing how most countries have laws and restrictions on foreigners buying or investing in their countries but if the UK was to impose any of those type of restrictions they would be ridiculed and probably brought before the court for discrimination.
thanks for making this video; very well made; short; straight to the point; and informative; you articulated so well in presenting your info. I know whom to call or to refer people to on this subject. Keep up the good work!
I was thinking of retired on Vietnam 10 years ago from Switzerland, but after a couple of times visiting their, I had decided no to do so. I rather buy a fly ticket and visit the country for a couple of weeks of months and return to my second home in Switzerland or the US. By the way this channel is very honesty! Thumb up!
Wow thanks Ken! I never in my life to think that there would be an opportunity for me to return to Vietnam. One day I will look into retiring in Vietnam. Going back to Buon Ma Thuot. 🙏🏼
Thanks for the video. I am a 59 year old American. I have just retired. I have no ties to Vietnam but I love Vietnam. Its my first choice. 'Danang'. I visited last year. I have saved this video and I will be in touch with you 🙂
Retire in Vietnam looks like a good idea. But do you know that if you have a chronic disease, it is impossible to import specific medicines for your personal use? For example, even you have Imatinib delivered by the NHS, you cannot have them shipped to Vietnam. Because of this, it is impossible to live or work in the long terms in this country.
I have just started think on retiring to Viet Nam I’m just in the gaining information stage at this point Hopefully I’ll be able to put it together and make my move
In late 70s and early 80s, we were the boat people to escape Communist. Now it looks better but the Communists are still the same outfit, just switch the color.
@@tomhuynh9919 Well said. Tom, If you recycle trash, no matter how you do it, it's still trash. The problem is most foreigners don't' see because don't know the real stories behind the ugly side of the Communist Regime. The whole country is run by a single form of Govt so does the media. I challenge any Vietnamese news network to badmouth their gov't as Fake News CNN does
@@brentt8590 VC traded millions of lives for independence and equality. Everyone hoped and imagined corruption would end after the war, but it didn’t. Three decades after the communist victory, Vietnam was part of the global capitalist economy. The west had won after all. And a communist victory gave way to capitalist corruption.
Tom Huynh the whole point of Vietnam joining the communism party at all was to gain liberty from France, we could have joined the capitalist but the US refused to help us consider how France was their ally at the time. By other meaning the US forced us into an awkward position either remain as France's colonies or join Communist party gain liberty then get devided by the US in an attempt to stop communism from growing in the Indochina. They set up a government which totally relied on them, support them, help them with the economy and military, your parents was part of a failure of a government that listen to the US then kills Vietnamese. It's not for no reason that they had to run away. And if you're talking about Communism spread violence and will put your parents in concentration camp, that's just how brutal war is, your parent aren't vegan, they don't care if their hands got dirty by our people's blood
@@brentt8590 CNN is fake news. Did you see the sting on the reporter who said it was their job to discredit Trump in any way and heap so much cr&_# on him, people would believe he was bad. He said it was Biden any way they could do it. CNN makes up stories and creates fake news to run the country. Please don't go to VN, we are moving from a Western country trying to get away from virtual signallers and woke people.
My advise come live here for a few years before this decision is made, You and me would have shared the same dreams back in the day, here in year 7 me thinking long term living is not a reality i choice to have.
Lots of changes in Vietnam in coming years so we hope in entry policy or retirement or even buying a property is more simple than we are dealing now. I’m Vietnamese too. We would look forward to retiring in mother country 🙏🙏❤️🇨🇦💯
People near retirement age concerns about health systems and emergency care. Also what kind of risks for a non Vietnamese citizen to own real estate in VN. Would you cover those subjects in a future video? Thank you.
Yes, we will cover that in future videos. Please subscribe to our channel so that you don't miss it. In the meantime, you can watch our latest video about Vietnam's response to the pandemic to give you a glimpse of the importance of healthcare in Vietnam. ruclips.net/video/KimyOZgNwx8/видео.html
Hi Sir, thank you for sharing your professional knowledge! I'm a retired US Air Force Combat Veteran, my only source of income is from my military retirement. Long story short, I'm originally from Vietnam, and I just recently gotten married to a Vietnamese woman in Dong Thap, April 24th, 2022.. I currently have a 5 year visa, and a 10 year passport. I wanted to know if I can use your services in accompanying me legitimately to live in Vietnam long term, without risking my US Citizenship being revoked.. Please advise! Thank you Sir..
Here’s my issue that maybe you can help with. I’m retired, married to a Vietnamese citizen. Bought a condo in DaNang. I have a 5 year visa. We also live in Seattle. I cannot seem to get a drivers license or a residency card. I am told that because I do not work, I cannot get a residency card. Without a residency card, I cannot get a drivers license.
You can drive with an international driving license. If you are married to a Vietnamese citizen, you can apply for a Vietnam passport. Please browse our channel, as we made several videos about the Vietnam passport.
Hi Ken, I am planning to retire in Vietnam and I will most likely get married to a Vietnamese lady (Phu nu Viet Nam ho dep lam!). I have traveled to Vietnam six times, and I have been all over the country. Not sure exactly where I want to live within Vietnam. I am taking online Vietnamese lessons from a school in HCMC, and I am now at an intermediate level. I am wanting to get more fluent, as I am thinking about doing some type of business in Vietnam. (Anh hoc tieng Viet moi ngay)
D Griffin your Vietnamese is great and will only improve once you are in Vietnam! If you need to make more friends, let our team be the first! Please reach out to us when you do make the move. As always, our legal team is here to help.
Wow...can’t believe I didn’t find this channel sooner. Definitely subscribing. We made enough in the US (through real estate, consulting, entrepreneurship, etc) to start planning the transition to semi-retiring in VN. We’ll definitely have to connect and strategy on how we can help each other. Looking forward to seeing more of you videos. Keep it up.
🙌very informative. I miss my work experience in Vietnam 2007-2009 .was one of my most memorable times . Food is 2nd to none for me . I’ve been all over Asia. The local and varied food in Vietnam I had was always the best experienced . No other county for me has come close.
Great bit of information. I plan on both building a business in Vietnam and retire there as a Viet Kieu and take advantages of the low cost and high energy of the Saigon. I would like to get more information as to you company's services and I move forward with creating a new manufacturing company.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting Yes. I did receive the information and am contemplating on dual citizenship for the sake of my business. I am currently trying to locate and communicate with some Vietnamese manufacturers.
Good video. Very good information on tax liability for expats. Everyone else provides calculation on what it will cost to live 'here' or 'there' you are the first to mention the taxes.
Thanks for watching! We are glad it was informative. We will be uploading more content about taxes for expats. If you want to get to know more about the topic, please consider subscribing. It's tax free!
Hi Ken, Thanks for the information. Is health insurance available for a foreigner (with a long term visa) buy insurance after the age of 75? When I was living in VIetnam, the visa could be solved but could never find coverage after age 75. Thus, you are living in VIetnam uninsured (self insuring the risk with your cash). Didn’t sound like a logical solution for me. Is this correct or is there coverage available now for purchase?
Perhaps I'm outdated asking this question, but can you (still) get a multi-entry 1 year BUSINESS visa which allows you to stay without having to leave the country every 3 months? If so, can you detail that here please? I'm an American coming from America, btw.
A. J. Savage cell phone has 4g and 5g in a few years. Prices are reasonable between $10-25$ per month. There is NETFLIX and also you can subscribe to DISH and other cable networks as well, as SMART TVs are abundant and available.
Is it true, that Vietnam doesn’t allow duo passports? I was born and left Vietnam when I was young. I would like to become a Vietnamese citizen again to live and invest there, but I don’t want to denounce my Canadians citizenship yet. Your video gives me hope. Thank you.
Hi Ken, what about an annual visa 1yr? Do you still have to exit the country every 90 days? Can you fly to Bangkok and do your visa work there or must it be a land border crossing? Thanks for the great intel. Out.
Eric Everson yes even with 1 year visa you still need to exit every 90 days, but you can go to any border outside of Vietnam. Thailand is a quick and easy destination. Also there is the Cambodia visa run.
From Nha Trang it takes 32 hours to do a visa run , every 3 months . Obviously not this year but that’s what we have to do normally . You can get a 3 month visa extension but the price is way to expensive now .
What are the restrictions on the cambodian side, like quarantines vaccinations, mask, etc, and is it gauranteed re-entry into Vn. on a visa run to renew a visa. And are there flights to Thailand and return flights to Vn. with guaranteed re-entry to Vn at the airport. Would I have to take my suitcase on a visa run, just in case Im denied re-entry. 😂😂 I hope you dont mind all the questions
Weren’t they planning on going to 30 days instead of every 90 days? I was really interested in staying in Vietnam and I heard that so looking into Thailand.
I want to know how I can regain my Vietnamese citizenship. I was born in Hue back in 1972. My family immigrated to the US in 1975. I haven't been back since, but I hope to retire in Vietnamese in a few years. I live in the DC area, so I think I will consult with the Vietnam Embassy some time. Need to find my birth certificate. I want to start a business and get into real estate in Vietnam when do I retire.
Matthew Nguyen we have a lot of experience in helping people start up businesses and retire in Vietnam. Would you like a consultation with our experts?
Please message us on facebook at Facebook or via our website www.duongbusinessconsulting.com so that we can assess your situation and determine whether you can regain your Vietnamese citizenship.
Since the US and Vietnam has a treaty that allows for avoidance of double taxation, as a retiree in Vietnam if I keep up with my US tax filings, do I pay ANY tax to the Vietnam government? Note that I will have no earned income at all (not working in Vietnam in retirement).
Hello David, thanks for your comment. Yes, you might. Please send us an email at contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com explaining your case and we can determine whether you can get it.
I am an ex entrepreneur and been advising my friends from India and Europe that Vietnam can be a great place to retire or run your freelance business from. However despite the country being incredible haven't figured out a way beyond investment or registering a business ( lots of paperwork and decent money) to do that and retirees don't even have those options. How do people stay legally for a long time?
What about the change coming that limits stays in Vietnam to only 30 days at a time? Has this changed or is there a way around doing a visa run every 30 days?
We will have to wait for the worldwide pandemic to halt and international tourism to resume. However, it depends on the type of visa you are and the passport you hold as well.
Regrettably, covid is not under control in Vietnam at the moment. By comparison with neighbouring countries the infection is being managed. All the best to the Vietnamese people from Australia.
I'm a foreigner. My wife and children are Vietnamese. I have a Vietnamese marriage certificate and a child's birth certificate. I want to acquire Vietnamese nationality. I want to be a Vietnamese. I love Vietnam. . I lived in Vietnam for one year. I want to know if I need to provide a permanent resident card when I apply for Vietnamese citizenship. . If I need a permanent resident card to apply for Vietnamese citizenship. Do my current conditions qualify for a permanent resident card? Thank you all
Sure, please PM us on Facebook (facebook.com/duongbusinessconsulting/) or email us at contact[at]duongbusinessconsulting.com and, we will be happy to help you with your permanent resident card and Vietnamese citizenship.
what is the minimum amount for required investment in company or own business..says cafe or restaurant or retail to get business visa? i am not interested in work visa or working for company in Vietnam; however, i really like the option of business visa. Second, I was told many time, buying a land or home properties is impossible in Vietnam but apartment or condo during my fourth visits there last Feb; however, you have mentioned that buying a land is possible for 50 years lease and optional to renew one time. This is a new thing I've ever heard. I have been to most of the places in Vietnam. My first and second choices are Da Nang and Da Lat. Is it possible to purchase the land there to build a dream home?
WoW Factor the minimum investment for business visa is $129,000 USD. YES, the law changed in July 2017 to allow for foreigners certain ownership rights with many restrictions. We have teams to help clients buy land and build homes in Vietnam. If you need help, please leave us your email. Thank you.
tube1848 there are many US and other international companies that provide health insurance in Vietnam, such as AIA, Generali, Manulife and others. The insurance can be used in Vietnam and internationally.
I am planning on marring my Filipina Fiancé in Vietnam and retiring there. I have a good pension to live there. Is getting married as a US Citizen to my Filipina hard for us to do. Great video. Thx
We have lots of good information for you. Please email us at contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com and we can assess your specific needs and then help with planning.
It's not true. But Vietnam has done quite well. www.google.com/search?ei=S-MoYO_TOcjj-gSKnqawAw&q=vietnam+covid+casualties&oq=vietnam+covid+casualties&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBAgAEB4yBggAEAgQHjIFCAAQhgMyBQgAEIYDMgUIABCGAzoHCAAQRxCwAzoGCAAQDRAeUIqdAViRpQFgmqkBaAFwAXgAgAF8iAHVA5IBAzMuMpgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQXAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz&ved=0ahUKEwivpZay_ujuAhXIsZ4KHQqPCTYQ4dUDCA0&uact=5
my family left vietnam back in 1979 as one of the boat ppl. i was born in vietnam and has a birth certificate. i'm a us citizen now. one day i would like to retire in vietnam. how much would your service cost to get vietnam passport as a viet kieu?
vincentnnyc please send an email to our email and we will send you a basic intake to gather more info whether we can do it for you. Contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com. Thank you.
Buying an apartment can allow a foreign owner to have it in perpetuity? I just bought an apartment at the Park City, Hanoi, but they said the apartment only gives a foreign buyer 50 years. So, what is the real deal here?
I will be moving there in da lat I believe that it is maybe I could come visit your office and i could talk with someone so that I can make better and more informed choices
Very interesting video Ken. I am watching this at the end of August and was curious if the visa change went into effect in July, forcing foreigners to do a visa run every 30 days. Thank you. I'm in West Hollywood and know Garden Grove well!
I was thinking of retiring in Thailand but it seems to be becoming more and more difficult I’ve never been to Vietnam but I would like to travel there maybe check it out the only thing I question is paying taxes on your Social Security I’ve never heard of that
I think what he meant is that you will still have to pay IRS (and not Vietnamese government) tax on your SS benefits and your additional taxable income you receive while living in Vietnam.
Great video. I’ve been thinking about an early retirement in Vietnam. All the videos I’ve seen about it don’t explain the legal part. Hopefully you’ll still be around in ten years when I’m ready.
Think again 😂
Don't need to buy property or Vietnamese passport. I have a friend (swiss nationality) and former UN Interpreter. He has been living in Saigon for 4 years. Only rent a villa at Thao Diên for 1.200 USD and renew the visa every 3 months (70 USD). Doesn't need to leave VN and return each time. My French passport is enough for me. Even if you buy property legally, it is not secured because it could be lost at anytime !Thank you for your Vlog.
This is very True, i have some French friends that owned property legally due to the War laws before VN war. They lived in Lagi which is south of Phan Thiet this past Nov, they where "Ordered" to sell their land back to the gov to build a Vicom shopping mall
THe options where 2.
1. Accept money from GOV that was almsot 30% less than real value
2. Just lose the land no money
Buying land in Vietnam or China is just as safe as putting money in a slot machine hoping for a jackpot. Stick to renting long term, and if anything get an agent to build a work permit for you guys and get a 2 year TRC you can just renew. As of now ONLY Americans can get a Visa past 3 months and with COVID, it is stupidily over priced to renew your visa and you CANNOT, repeat CANNOT leave VN and come back (Visa run) as you will be locked out of VN up to 14 days and this is saying they even let you back in .
Most people locked out where up to 21 days than refused because they just had a long term tourist visa (No value to VN visa in their eyes)
@@breezyrelaxation you see, it is because your friend is unlucky. Vietnamese people have to accept that too
@@voman590 Not unlucky at all, i am on a Lawyer based Visa and very aware of Legal real estate and immigration laws
VN in general do NOT favor none VN, even stocks and business owner ship will NEVER pass 49% total control unless they are VN
and becoming a VN citizen is a VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY(Yes a lot of VERYS) hard thing to do
My wife and I retired in Vietnam 🇻🇳 last year. A few tips. Best place to live is in Da Nang for expats. Don't buy property, just rent. Our monthly bills are around $1,200. We own a fuel efficient car, and a scooter. Generally, we like to travel around the Philippines 🇵🇭, Thailand 🇹🇭, and Cambodia 🇰🇭. Vietnam is perfect for getting to those countries, given it is in close proximity. Lastly, it helps to have residual income in the United States to live abroad. We own several rentals in the United States, so our residual income is around $6,500 a month. Given the low living expenses in Vietnam, we have more than enough to travel around and still live in Vietnam.
Great plan and execution!!
What about Vung Tau? It's cheaper than HCMC and it's only 2hours away!
@@skillfuldabest VT is certainly has developed since I last was there in 2013. VT has a slower pace if that suits you.. I'm not too impressed with VT beach though. Maybe by Bai~ Dau^ the water is clearer.
Congratulations and enjoy your retirement in Vietnam, my birth country.
With $6,500 passive income, you could live in the US comfortable too, right? I live in Waikiki, Hawaii. It is more expensive. In the winter, there are a lot of Canadians coming here a few months to avoid their Winter.
I was born in Saigon left right after the take over when I was 8 years old with my dad (may he rest in peace), now 52 years old with a beautiful wife and three beautiful kids from 15 years old to 28.
And I am planning to go back and retire there.
Great plan! Thanks for watching!
When you live there, you need to learn to kiss ass. You will be in trouble if your opinion doesn’t align with the government. Keep your mouth shut. For example, you see an 80 years old lady, carrying a large basket of corn selling on the sidewalk. The weather is hot and she looks as if she would collapse anytime. After you see this scene and you might ask, “such a old lady, still working? Should the government take care of you?” I don’t know well but the regime only provides like $10 a month or something. If anyone knows better, please share.
@@powercomm hello John, why all of the hating? Every country has its own problems, we will solve it gradually. If you compare Vietnam right now vs 1980s, we are in the heaven now. The goverment still improving every year with good policies, some evils and some angels. Some people say they fight for democracy in our country but what they did was increasing hatred within the country, they say they fight for our rights (my rights) but I don't need them fight for me (it's just their excuses to make money from donations or mercy from US). Look at the US now, freedom of speech, BLM, LGBTs, Feminism.... too much freedom could destroy you totally. I'm happy with my country right now, lots of things should be improved in the future.
@@TonyLePM
I don’t expect you to fight. It is for you and for the people still live there. America is good compared to Vietnam but it is not so good as you mentioned BLM, etc... I can live well in any society just like those who can live in the poorest countries because I can work and I find things that other people want. However, i care about being fair and how humanity move forward as a planet. I don’t have a good opinion for the society that doesn’t allow freedom of speech. In Vietnam, people are not allowed to express love of their country. For example, Vietnamese fishermen have hard time because they are regularly invaded and harassed by the Chinese regime. Vietnamese people are not allowed to protest against China. Things get worse.
@@TonyLePM
If you were one of those whose parents did not see a future in Vietnam for you, and thus left, I wonder how your parents feel about you living in Vietnam? I had a thought of traveling in Vietnam and stay there for a month or 2. Once I learned that the cruelty the Vietnamese regime treating the south Vietnamese soldiers, I changed my mind and if I do, it would be an insult to them who had fought for my freedom when I was in Vietnam. I solute to the South Vietnamese soldiers who fought the Viet Cong. You might not agree with me but I am sure your parents who ran away from Vietnam would agree with my idea.
Hi Ken, thanks for the information. I am a Vietnamese American, born in VN grew up in USA. I am planning to buy land in VN to build a house. Please do a video to outline the buying real estate and taxes. My relatives are providing personal thoughts that are outdated. Appreciate your information. Looking forward for your service in the future.
Will try to do it. Thanks for watching! If you have any question, feel free to contact us by email or send us a Facebook message.
I find it amazing how most countries have laws and restrictions on foreigners buying or investing in their countries but if the UK was to impose any of those type of restrictions they would be ridiculed and probably brought before the court for discrimination.
Mexico is the same sh$t...99 yrs lease only.
Same in the US. Crazy
No saving to live there anyway. Some homes up in North England work out cheaper than a condo in VN. Yes sure, you dont get weather here in England.
Always rent
Me too..rent in vietnam is good idea..no headache..
thanks for making this video; very well made; short; straight to the point; and informative; you articulated so well in presenting your info. I know whom to call or to refer people to on this subject. Keep up the good work!
I was thinking of retired on Vietnam 10 years ago from Switzerland, but after a couple of times visiting their, I had decided no to do so. I rather buy a fly ticket and visit the country for a couple of weeks of months and return to my second home in Switzerland or the US. By the way this channel is very honesty! Thumb up!
Thank you
Wow thanks Ken! I never in my life to think that there would be an opportunity for me to return to Vietnam. One day I will look into retiring in Vietnam. Going back to Buon Ma Thuot. 🙏🏼
One of the best channels about Vietnam in my opinion
Thank you for the nice comment, Oliver. We appreciate your support.
Thanks Ken. Good video. HCMC is on my travel list whenever the world decides to re-open.
Travelin' Fool let us know when you come.
Where are you located in HCMC.
Thanks for the video. I am a 59 year old American. I have just retired. I have no ties to Vietnam but I love Vietnam. Its my first choice. 'Danang'. I visited last year. I have saved this video and I will be in touch with you 🙂
Joseph Beattie we would be happy to help. How can we assist you?
Excellent video and clear information. Vietnam is awesome. I enjoyed my 6-month visit very much. Looking forward to returning.
Thank you very much. See you soon in Vietnam!
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting Thank you very much.
Not me. I'm retired and staying in Huntington Beach California USA.
Retire in Vietnam looks like a good idea. But do you know that if you have a chronic disease, it is impossible to import specific medicines for your personal use? For example, even you have Imatinib delivered by the NHS, you cannot have them shipped to Vietnam. Because of this, it is impossible to live or work in the long terms in this country.
I have just started think on retiring to Viet Nam I’m just in the gaining information stage at this point Hopefully I’ll be able to put it together and make my move
In late 70s and early 80s, we were the boat people to escape Communist. Now it looks better but the Communists are still the same outfit, just switch the color.
@@tomhuynh9919
Well said. Tom, If you recycle trash, no matter how you do it, it's still trash. The problem is most foreigners don't' see because don't know the real stories behind the ugly side of the Communist Regime. The whole country is run by a single form of Govt so does the media. I challenge any Vietnamese news network to badmouth their gov't as Fake News CNN does
@@brentt8590 VC traded millions of lives for independence and equality. Everyone hoped and imagined corruption would end after the war, but it didn’t. Three decades after the communist victory, Vietnam was part of the global capitalist economy. The west had won after all. And a communist victory gave way to capitalist corruption.
Tom Huynh the whole point of Vietnam joining the communism party at all was to gain liberty from France, we could have joined the capitalist but the US refused to help us consider how France was their ally at the time. By other meaning the US forced us into an awkward position either remain as France's colonies or join Communist party gain liberty then get devided by the US in an attempt to stop communism from growing in the Indochina. They set up a government which totally relied on them, support them, help them with the economy and military, your parents was part of a failure of a government that listen to the US then kills Vietnamese. It's not for no reason that they had to run away. And if you're talking about Communism spread violence and will put your parents in concentration camp, that's just how brutal war is, your parent aren't vegan, they don't care if their hands got dirty by our people's blood
@@brentt8590 CNN is fake news. Did you see the sting on the reporter who said it was their job to discredit Trump in any way and heap so much cr&_# on him, people would believe he was bad. He said it was Biden any way they could do it. CNN makes up stories and creates fake news to run the country. Please don't go to VN, we are moving from a Western country trying to get away from virtual signallers and woke people.
Thank you, very helpful. I wish I can spend my life in Vietnam
My advise come live here for a few years before this decision is made, You and me would have shared the same dreams back in the day, here in year 7 me thinking long term living is not a reality i choice to have.
Lots of changes in Vietnam in coming years so we hope in entry policy or retirement or even buying a property is more simple than we are dealing now. I’m Vietnamese too. We would look forward to retiring in mother country 🙏🙏❤️🇨🇦💯
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks for the advice, brother! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Good information bro keep up the good work!
This is such good content much appreciated so much team Ken is a genius !!!
People near retirement age concerns about health systems and emergency care. Also what kind of risks for a non Vietnamese citizen to own real estate in VN. Would you cover those subjects in a future video? Thank you.
Yes, we will cover that in future videos. Please subscribe to our channel so that you don't miss it. In the meantime, you can watch our latest video about Vietnam's response to the pandemic to give you a glimpse of the importance of healthcare in Vietnam. ruclips.net/video/KimyOZgNwx8/видео.html
Easier access to health care is one of the key benefits about living outside the US.
Hi Sir, thank you for sharing your professional knowledge! I'm a retired US Air Force Combat Veteran, my only source of income is from my military retirement. Long story short, I'm originally from Vietnam, and I just recently gotten married to a Vietnamese woman in Dong Thap, April 24th, 2022.. I currently have a 5 year visa, and a 10 year passport. I wanted to know if I can use your services in accompanying me legitimately to live in Vietnam long term, without risking my US Citizenship being revoked.. Please advise! Thank you Sir..
Please send us an email.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting will others see my email address?
Great video Duong. Thanks
Here’s my issue that maybe you can help with. I’m retired, married to a Vietnamese citizen. Bought a condo in DaNang. I have a 5 year visa. We also live in Seattle. I cannot seem to get a drivers license or a residency card. I am told that because I do not work, I cannot get a residency card. Without a residency card, I cannot get a drivers license.
You can drive with an international driving license. If you are married to a Vietnamese citizen, you can apply for a Vietnam passport. Please browse our channel, as we made several videos about the Vietnam passport.
Love Vietnamese fresh food. Cheap and the people are nice!!! I’ll move there in two years!!! 💓🌷❤️💞
i wanna move there yesterday !
watch out for them communists.
Hi Ken, I am planning to retire in Vietnam and I will most likely get married to a Vietnamese lady (Phu nu Viet Nam ho dep lam!). I have traveled to Vietnam six times, and I have been all over the country. Not sure exactly where I want to live within Vietnam. I am taking online Vietnamese lessons from a school in HCMC, and I am now at an intermediate level. I am wanting to get more fluent, as I am thinking about doing some type of business in Vietnam. (Anh hoc tieng Viet moi ngay)
D Griffin your Vietnamese is great and will only improve once you are in Vietnam! If you need to make more friends, let our team be the first! Please reach out to us when you do make the move. As always, our legal team is here to help.
Wow...can’t believe I didn’t find this channel sooner. Definitely subscribing. We made enough in the US (through real estate, consulting, entrepreneurship, etc) to start planning the transition to semi-retiring in VN. We’ll definitely have to connect and strategy on how we can help each other. Looking forward to seeing more of you videos. Keep it up.
Thanks for your support, James. Feel free to connect anytime!
🙌very informative.
I miss my work experience in Vietnam
2007-2009 .was one of my most memorable times . Food is 2nd to none for me . I’ve been all over Asia. The local and varied food in Vietnam I had was always the best experienced . No other county for me has come close.
Great bit of information. I plan on both building a business in Vietnam and retire there as a Viet Kieu and take advantages of the low cost and high energy of the Saigon. I would like to get more information as to you company's services and I move forward with creating a new manufacturing company.
Rob Lowry we sent you an email. Please check.
Rob Lowry we have sent you quite a few emails, did you get it?
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting Yes. I did receive the information and am contemplating on dual citizenship for the sake of my business. I am currently trying to locate and communicate with some Vietnamese manufacturers.
Rob Lowry we provide services in identifying reputable suppliers if you need professional assistance, including legal advice.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting Thanks for your help. We are a start-up so we are very sensitive to cost at this time.
Thank you so much for this.!! Please make more like this
We will!
Good video. Very good information on tax liability for expats. Everyone else provides calculation on what it will cost to live 'here' or 'there' you are the first to mention the taxes.
Thanks for watching! We are glad it was informative. We will be uploading more content about taxes for expats. If you want to get to know more about the topic, please consider subscribing. It's tax free!
Thanks Mr ken talking about living in Vietnam
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Thank you! I’ll need your help shortly!
Hi Ken,
Thanks for the information. Is health insurance available for a foreigner (with a long term visa) buy insurance after the age of 75? When I was living in VIetnam, the visa could be solved but could never find coverage after age 75. Thus, you are living in VIetnam uninsured (self insuring the risk with your cash). Didn’t sound like a logical solution for me.
Is this correct or is there coverage available now for purchase?
Great video well spoken 😌
Thanks Sir. Ken Duong.
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Perhaps I'm outdated asking this question, but can you (still) get a multi-entry 1 year BUSINESS visa which allows you to stay without having to leave the country every 3 months? If so, can you detail that here please? I'm an American coming from America, btw.
*ANH ẤY ĐÃ CHỌN NHỮNG GÓC QUAY CỰC ĐẸP, ĐƯA NGƯỜI XEM ĐẾN NHỮNG CẢNH ĐẸP MÀ ÍT AI CÓ THỂ TỚI ĐÓ ĐƯỢC*
Mục đích là đễ thu hút người xem
Great info. Never thought about the tax implications. I would like to know about cell phone service and Dish networks in English.
A. J. Savage cell phone has 4g and 5g in a few years. Prices are reasonable between $10-25$ per month.
There is NETFLIX and also you can subscribe to DISH and other cable networks as well, as SMART TVs are abundant and available.
thanks Ken, great video
Thanks for subscribing!
Is it true, that Vietnam doesn’t allow duo passports? I was born and left Vietnam when I was young. I would like to become a Vietnamese citizen again to live and invest there, but I don’t want to denounce my Canadians citizenship yet. Your video gives me hope. Thank you.
You can be Canadian/American AND having citizenship & passport of Vietnam. Totally legal to have dual Citizenship.
This video is very helpful, but I’m afraid of the Vietnam road.
What does the vn road do ? Invade your bedroom ?
Hi Ken, what about an annual visa 1yr? Do you still have to exit the country every 90 days? Can you fly to Bangkok and do your visa work there or must it be a land border crossing? Thanks for the great intel. Out.
Eric Everson yes even with 1 year visa you still need to exit every 90 days, but you can go to any border outside of Vietnam. Thailand is a quick and easy destination. Also there is the Cambodia visa run.
Are you saying that Vietnam will tax your retirement income from the U.S. after you've filed and paid your taxes in the U.S.?
Great video
Thanks for the visit
From Nha Trang it takes 32 hours to do a visa run , every 3 months . Obviously not this year but that’s what we have to do normally . You can get a 3 month visa extension but the price is way to expensive now .
32 hours LOL
What are the restrictions on the cambodian side, like quarantines vaccinations, mask, etc, and is it gauranteed re-entry into Vn. on a visa run to renew a visa.
And are there flights to Thailand and return flights to Vn. with guaranteed re-entry to Vn at the airport.
Would I have to take my suitcase on a visa run, just in case Im denied re-entry. 😂😂
I hope you dont mind all the questions
Thank you this was very helpful.
Thanks for watching! Happy it was helpful. Stay tuned for other great videos!
Weren’t they planning on going to 30 days instead of every 90 days? I was really interested in staying in Vietnam and I heard that so looking into Thailand.
Thailand is boring..travel to vietnam is good idea..
I want to know how I can regain my Vietnamese citizenship. I was born in Hue back in 1972. My family immigrated to the US in 1975. I haven't been back since, but I hope to retire in Vietnamese in a few years. I live in the DC area, so I think I will consult with the Vietnam Embassy some time. Need to find my birth certificate. I want to start a business and get into real estate in Vietnam when do I retire.
Matthew Nguyen we have a lot of experience in helping people start up businesses and retire in Vietnam. Would you like a consultation with our experts?
Please message us on facebook at Facebook or via our website www.duongbusinessconsulting.com so that we can assess your situation and determine whether you can regain your Vietnamese citizenship.
Great advice. Thanks friend. You look very familiar. I think Thao is your wife right?
Thanks for your comment and support.
Since the US and Vietnam has a treaty that allows for avoidance of double taxation, as a retiree in Vietnam if I keep up with my US tax filings, do I pay ANY tax to the Vietnam government?
Note that I will have no earned income at all (not working in Vietnam in retirement).
No.
Thanks for the information
You are welcome!
Hi. Great information. However, I am from Malaysia. What would your advice be? Thank you.
Our advice remains identical.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting thank you
Thanks for uploading this wonderful video. Question is as a professional how can I get work permit for Vietnam
Saibal Chakraborty you just need to work for a company and have a labor contract.
Hi Ken,
Can a Vietnam_born boat person that left with parents during the war apply for Vietnamese citizenship 40 years later as an adult?
Hello David, thanks for your comment. Yes, you might. Please send us an email at contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com explaining your case and we can determine whether you can get it.
cool to see you over at steel craft in garden grove thats pretty local
Great Job Ken!
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I was born in Vietnam, but I left Vietnam when I was young. But now want to retire in Vietnam can I buy a house there.
Yes you can if you get your Vietnam citizenship. You can learn more here and apply with us: www.duongbusinessconsulting.com/get-vietnam-citizenship/.
Rent or you'll be cheated.
I am sold, Ken :) great videos 👍
I am an ex entrepreneur and been advising my friends from India and Europe that Vietnam can be a great place to retire or run your freelance business from. However despite the country being incredible haven't figured out a way beyond investment or registering a business ( lots of paperwork and decent money) to do that and retirees don't even have those options. How do people stay legally for a long time?
blabberings 1 year multiple entry visa, and also some investment visas that allow up to 5-10 years!
What about the change coming that limits stays in Vietnam to only 30 days at a time? Has this changed or is there a way around doing a visa run every 30 days?
Yes. Any replies ?
We will have to wait for the worldwide pandemic to halt and international tourism to resume. However, it depends on the type of visa you are and the passport you hold as well.
Duong Global Business Consulting Group 1 Year ME w 90 day exits?
@@tapptom , that is the duration of some visas.
Duong Global Business Consulting Group as it was b4 this CV
Thank you for sharing!
Its very informative video...
Pleased you liked our video. Subscribe and stay tuned for other upcoming informative content.
Regrettably, covid is not under control in Vietnam at the moment. By comparison with neighbouring countries the infection is being managed. All the best to the Vietnamese people from Australia.
Wuhan
I m looking at retirement in a few years. Is Vietnam stock marker open to foreigners? I m from Canada but was born in Saigon.
How is the health care system in Vietnam? Can i use my health care insurance?
Had to subscribe just because you were at 999 ... woop I was 1,000! :-)
Richard Bennett thank you for the support number 1,000!
Very nice video. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for your support!
I'm a foreigner. My wife and children are Vietnamese. I have a Vietnamese marriage certificate and a child's birth certificate. I want to acquire Vietnamese nationality. I want to be a Vietnamese. I love Vietnam. . I lived in Vietnam for one year. I want to know if I need to provide a permanent resident card when I apply for Vietnamese citizenship. . If I need a permanent resident card to apply for Vietnamese citizenship. Do my current conditions qualify for a permanent resident card? Thank you all
Sure, please PM us on Facebook (facebook.com/duongbusinessconsulting/) or email us at contact[at]duongbusinessconsulting.com and, we will be happy to help you with your permanent resident card and Vietnamese citizenship.
what is the minimum amount for required investment in company or own business..says cafe or restaurant or retail to get business visa? i am not interested in work visa or working for company in Vietnam; however, i really like the option of business visa. Second, I was told many time, buying a land or home properties is impossible in Vietnam but apartment or condo during my fourth visits there last Feb; however, you have mentioned that buying a land is possible for 50 years lease and optional to renew one time. This is a new thing I've ever heard. I have been to most of the places in Vietnam. My first and second choices are Da Nang and Da Lat. Is it possible to purchase the land there to build a dream home?
WoW Factor the minimum investment for business visa is $129,000 USD.
YES, the law changed in July 2017 to allow for foreigners certain ownership rights with many restrictions.
We have teams to help clients buy land and build homes in Vietnam. If you need help, please leave us your email. Thank you.
Great video but you missed one point: Health Insurance
How the healthcare system works in Vietnam?
tube1848 there are many US and other international companies that provide health insurance in Vietnam, such as AIA, Generali, Manulife and others. The insurance can be used in Vietnam and internationally.
I am planning on marring my Filipina Fiancé in Vietnam and retiring there. I have a good pension to live there. Is getting married as a US Citizen to my Filipina hard for us to do. Great video. Thx
Best of luck!
Yes! Only with my better half.
When? Not too long. 😉
If I retired in Vietnam, how I can transfer my pension/money from USA to Vietnam?
There are major international banks in Vietnam, HSBC, Citi, etc.
or even open a solar panel company there to sell the systems. i am moving into that market here.
I want to retire in Nha Trang City plus I also will be getting married to my Vietnamese fiancee so what can you tell me
We have lots of good information for you. Please email us at contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com and we can assess your specific needs and then help with planning.
thank you Duong
Americans are not the only one's looking to retire in Vietnam.
There is no retirement visa in Vietnam at the moment….just bringing everyone up to date..l
The word "targeting " should be changed to "marketing ".
But Marketing means exactly that, targeting !!!
So I was born in Vietnam and came to US as a refugee at 10 years old. I still have my birth certificate. Am I still Vietnamese citizen?
Lovely Ms no you will need to obtain it again. But with your birth certificate it would be easier to get it again. If you need help, let us know.
Informative video. I love vietnam but the language is very hard to learn
I was doing the visa run
As a viet kieu, this is a great video...but can you do a video about sponsoring a viet wife over to the usa?
BRUCE MF VANE yes we are working on that right now, stay tuned!
That information is on USCIS website. The process changes often and it's best if you follow the USCIS application process
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting thanks!
now foreigners can finance a property in VN, let me know if you are interested to know so you can help your clients
Zero covid casualties?? That's amazing...congratulations.
It's not true. But Vietnam has done quite well. www.google.com/search?ei=S-MoYO_TOcjj-gSKnqawAw&q=vietnam+covid+casualties&oq=vietnam+covid+casualties&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBAgAEB4yBggAEAgQHjIFCAAQhgMyBQgAEIYDMgUIABCGAzoHCAAQRxCwAzoGCAAQDRAeUIqdAViRpQFgmqkBaAFwAXgAgAF8iAHVA5IBAzMuMpgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQXAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz&ved=0ahUKEwivpZay_ujuAhXIsZ4KHQqPCTYQ4dUDCA0&uact=5
So if I apply for a business visa 5 year, can I open a bank account there? Can I get a local post paid sim card?
This video answers your question. Please watch our banking in Vietnam video: ruclips.net/video/g8vMhE5WcuM/видео.html
my family left vietnam back in 1979 as one of the boat ppl. i was born in vietnam and has a birth certificate. i'm a us citizen now. one day i would like to retire in vietnam. how much would your service cost to get vietnam passport as a viet kieu?
vincentnnyc please send an email to our email and we will send you a basic intake to gather more info whether we can do it for you. Contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com. Thank you.
Does Vietnam allow dual citizenship?
How can an Overseas Vietnamese born in Vietnam to obtain birth certificate for local government?
1. Yes.
2. Please send us an email at contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com detailing your case so we will let you know whether we can help.
Can a foreigner with a G7 passport own a hard title condo or apartment (in perpetuity), are there foreign quota requirements in a building?
What is a G7 passport?
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting short phrase for: US, UK, Canada passport (G7 countries)
The answer is no. Please watch our latest video on how to buy real estate in Vietnam, as we discuss who can buy what.
Buying an apartment can allow a foreign owner to have it in perpetuity? I just bought an apartment at the Park City, Hanoi, but they said the apartment only gives a foreign buyer 50 years. So, what is the real deal here?
That is your real deal. 50 yrs for foreigner to purchase condo only. No land.
@@paultaylor907 , but then why at 5:40, this lawyer guy is saying that buying an apartment will have "lifetime perpetuity?"
The 50 year lease is renewable.
Ken, I plan to marry, I am a veteran, with totally my government insurance.......
Can I use this insurance in Vietnam ?
It depends on what you plan to use it onto, as some hospitals will accept your insurance.
I will be moving there in da lat I believe that it is maybe I could come visit your office and i could talk with someone so that I can make better and more informed choices
Sure, anytime.
Very interesting video Ken. I am watching this at the end of August and was curious if the visa change went into effect in July, forcing foreigners to do a visa run every 30 days. Thank you. I'm in West Hollywood and know Garden Grove well!
Alan Harrison due to the Covid-19 situation, no entry is permitted right now with few exceptions. The new law will be effective after the COVID ends.
Alan bro...go phillipines first n see the life there instead vietnam or thailand....
I was thinking of retiring in Thailand but it seems to be becoming more and more difficult I’ve never been to Vietnam but I would like to travel there maybe check it out the only thing I question is paying taxes on your Social Security I’ve never heard of that
I think what he meant is that you will still have to pay IRS (and not Vietnamese government) tax on your SS benefits and your additional taxable income you receive while living in Vietnam.
I am looking to do this , I married a Vietnamese women what options would be for me visa / resident
If she is a citizen, it is easy. If she is not but has the ability to apply for citizenship, it can become easier.
If one is born in VN, can one obtain dual citizenship from the US?
Benjamin Imhoff yes.
can tho correct, email us to learn how.
you should look into the Canadian market too.