Banking & Money

Do expats/digital nomads need to pay taxes in Vietnam if they work remotely for a foreign employer?

No — if you don't have a Vietnamese employer or local-source income, tax offices won't even register you, even if you've lived in Vietnam more than 183 days a year.

3 sources · 68 days ago

What is the best way to transfer money to a Vietnamese bank account and pay for things in Vietnam?

Travelers recommend Bybit P2P for sending VND to a Vietnamese bank account, as its rate can be better than QR-based transfers. Cash deposits generally require a local bank card, and some merchants add a 3–5% surcharge for card payments.

2 sources · 80 days ago

Does QR payment in Vietnam work with Bybit or foreign bank-linked payment apps, and what should you do if you get an “Invalid QR code” error?

Yes, QR payments in Vietnam generally work with Bybit and some foreign bank-linked payment methods, but scans can fail and may only go through after several attempts. Keep some Vietnamese cash as backup, since exchange-rate differences often end up being minimal anyway.

1 source · 14 days ago