Work & Business

What job sectors are Russian-speaking expats targeting in Da Nang?

The discussions point mainly to hospitality, sales and customer-facing roles, plus technical work. No specific job openings, salaries or employer addresses were provided.

1 source · 12 days ago

Where to find a video editor or videographer in Da Nang (for freelance/content work)?

Da Nang has Russian-speaking freelance videographers with full gear (camera, lighting, stabilizer) who shoot promo videos, Reels/TikTok, events and personal content; video editors for specific projects are usually found through local expat Telegram community chats.

2 sources · 61 days ago

Do digital nomads working remotely need to pay taxes while on a tourist visa in Vietnam?

Currently tourists earning foreign income aren't taxed in Vietnam — it's hard to prove remote work if your salary isn't paid into a local bank account. But there's risk: device checks could reveal it, and rules may tighten like they did in Turkey.

2 sources · 69 days ago

Can an expat live comfortably in Da Nang on about US$650–700 per month, and what does long-term rent cost?

Long-term studios and one-bedroom apartments in Da Nang can be found for roughly RUB 25,000–39,000 per month, with basic options starting around VND 8 million. On a US$650–700 monthly budget, rent may take up most of your income, so overall comfort depends heavily on area and non-rent spending.

1 source · 71 days ago

Do tax residents in Vietnam have to pay income tax on foreign salary/remote income?

Officially, Vietnamese tax residents must pay income tax on salary (rate can reach 15%+), but in practice enforcement is rare — this falls under tax law, not immigration rules.

1 source · 77 days ago

Does staying in Vietnam over 183 days automatically trigger tax residency checks for expats?

Officially, spending over 183 days in the country (or having your 'center of vital interests' there) makes you a tax resident, but in practice tax authorities don't act automatically — they usually need a trigger like large card transaction volumes.

1 source · 77 days ago

Can digital nomads legally work remotely from Da Nang, Vietnam on a tourist visa, and is it enforced?

The discussion reports no known enforcement cases against people working remotely from Vietnam in practice. However, remote work without an appropriate immigration or work status can still carry legal risk if entry or employment rules change.

2 sources · 78 days ago

Do expats who spend more than 183 days in Vietnam have to pay Vietnamese personal income tax?

Usually yes: the 183-day rule is used to determine Vietnam tax residency, not to exempt foreigners from tax. The final liability also depends on the income type, employment arrangement and any applicable double-tax treaty.

1 source · 78 days ago

Can foreigners get a legal job or work visa in Da Nang, Vietnam?

Legal employment is very hard to get: work visas are rarely issued, and only for office "white-collar" jobs requiring English, not for service jobs, tour guides, or boat captains — Vietnamese workers fill those roles for much less. Remote work is the realistic option.

2 sources · 81 days ago

Can foreigners work in Da Nang, Vietnam without a work permit, degree or experience?

Realistically no: without a diploma, experience and a proper work permit you won't find legal, well-paid work — at best informal gigs like food delivery or handing out flyers, sometimes paid in food rather than cash.

2 sources · 83 days ago

What kind of jobs do expats and foreigners look for in Da Nang, Vietnam?

Expats in Da Nang mostly seek remote work (design, copywriting, social media content) or local gigs in the beauty industry, F&B, event organizing, and childcare — formal local employment for foreigners is limited, so most work is freelance or informal.

1 source · 6 days ago

How much savings do you need to move to Da Nang as a remote worker?

You need stable remote income plus roughly $2000 to cover initial expenses and another $1000 as an emergency fund. Local jobs found on-site are usually too low-paid to live on comfortably.

1 source · 86 days ago

Which international school in Da Nang is best for expat families?

In Da Nang expat chats, Odyssey is the school mentioned most positively, while Singapore International School, St. Nicholas School, and APU School come up with mixed or negative feedback. The practical move is to talk to current parents and visit the campus before enrolling.

3 sources · 97 days ago

Can expats find legal work in Da Nang, and what salary can they realistically expect?

Based on these reports, relying on local jobs in Da Nang without remote income is risky: legal jobs for foreigners are described as low-paid, with about RUB 35,000–40,000 per month mentioned as a rough local-market benchmark. A more practical option suggested is to calculate a minimum Da Nang living budget first and secure remote work.

1 source · 64 days ago

What work opportunities are realistic for Russian-speaking expats in Da Nang, or is remote work the main option?

Based on local chat feedback, remote work is the most realistic option for Russian-speaking expats in Da Nang. A car repair business is seen as low-demand, while motorbike repair may have some expat clients but apparently limited demand too.

1 source · 71 days ago

Can Russian-speaking expats quickly find work in Da Nang, especially in tourism or car repair?

Based on participants' experience in 2026, finding a job quickly in Da Nang as a Russian-speaking specialist is not easy. In September a beauty specialist with more than 20 years of experience wrote that she could not find work: the city has four Russian-speaking salons, and all are fully staffed. Remote work for Russia-based companies from Vietnam is also hard — in autumn 2026 participants said such employers often turn down people living outside the country.

2 sources · 12 days ago

Can a foreigner legally open a business in Da Nang under their own name, and what does it usually cost?

Yes, in some sectors a foreigner can open a company in Da Nang with 100% ownership, but it depends on the business activity code and required licenses. In practice it is usually expensive because of registration, legal support, accounting, and possible investment requirements; using a Vietnamese citizen as the owner can be cheaper but means the business is not legally yours.

3 sources · 100 days ago

How hard is it to find local employment in Da Nang, Vietnam as a foreigner?

Finding local employment in Da Nang as a foreigner is very difficult — the local job market is highly competitive and wages are low. The practical approach is to arrive with remote work already secured.

1 source · 109 days ago

How to start a business or find work in tourism as a foreigner in Da Nang, Vietnam?

Foreigners opening a business in Da Nang typically need a Vietnamese co-founder and should consult a local business lawyer. For tourism jobs, avoid agencies that charge placement fees.

2 sources · 78 days ago

Can expats find local jobs in Vietnam (Da Nang)?

Finding local employment in Vietnam as a foreigner is extremely difficult: local salaries are $200–250/month, the job market is saturated with local workers, and employers require Vietnamese language skills plus credential verification.

3 sources · 64 days ago