Freelance and Visa and Work Permit

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sfling New member

Member since 12 April 2018

sflingNew member05 December 2018 23:49:11

Hello.
I'm from the US looking to move to Hanoi, hopefully permanently.
I am 52, single and voluntarily retired. I'm not collecting a pension or social security.
I would like to work freelance and my income would not be sourced from Vietnam.
I have savings and investments to prove up any necessary funds.
Can I work remotely and live long term without leaving the country every 6 months or so?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Steph

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP06 December 2018 06:33:59

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Hi Steph,

Welcome to Expat.com

First of all, i would advise you to have a look at the articles in the Vietnam guide > Work in Vietnam section.
You may find some useful information.

Thank you,

Priscilla
Expat.com team

jayrozzetti23 Serial expat

Member since 14 December 2015

jayrozzetti23Serial expat06 December 2018 11:09:56

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At this point in time, most expats are on a one-year business visa that is arranged with the help of a visa agent. In my experience, it is possible to get another one without leaving the country, but this year the price to so went up.

As a result, I flew to Pakse in southern Laos where I spent a couple of weeks relaxing and working, as I also do freelance work on the computer.

sfling New member

Member since 12 April 2018

sflingNew member06 December 2018 11:35:33

Thank you. I will.

sfling New member

Member since 12 April 2018

sflingNew member06 December 2018 11:36:36

Thank you both for response. That helps.

Yakultr Member

Member since 08 March 2019

YakultrMember02 June 2020 08:10:55

Hello,

Are either of you still working freelance in Vietnam?

I also work freelance and my income is sourced only from the United Kingdom.

I'm trying to understand if I need to open a company or not via these lawyers you find online, as it seems pretty expensive.

It'd be good to know if you both need to pay tax, or if you have ever had any issues?

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