Vietnam Visa Requirements for Da Nang: 2026 Guide

Software Traveller

10:41 min 2026-01-19 533

VIETNAM VISA FOR INDIAN in 2026 🇻🇳 || Vietnam E-Visa Process || How to apply for VIETNAM EVISA 2026

This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how Indian passport holders can apply for a Vietnam e-visa independently in 2026, avoiding third-party agent fees. The official government portal at evisa.gov.vn is the only legitimate application site. The process requires a passport, a digital photograph with a white background, and a credit or debit card with international transactions enabled. The applic...

Travis Travels Vietnam

8:07 min 2026-01-19 1,857

Travel Tips and Big Changes - Vietnam 2026

Travis, a long-term resident of seven years, provides a comprehensive briefing on the critical changes and events affecting travelers to Vietnam in 2026. The discussion centers on the Tet holiday logistics from February 14th to 22nd, emphasizing the necessity of pre-booking transport and managing visa applications before government offices close. Significant legal updates are highlighted, includin...

Kirsten B

9:37 min 2026-01-04 240

Don't Do a Vietnam Visa Run Without Knowing This

A US expat living in Da Nang explains the practical realities of doing a Vietnam visa run for holders of the 90-day tourist e-visa. The video covers the critical rule that you cannot apply for a new tourist visa while inside Vietnam, and demonstrates a strategy of applying for three successive visas before leaving the US to create flexibility. It compares land border crossings versus flying out, n...

Americans Living Abroad

7:33 min 2026-01-04 1,726

30 year-old American Vet Is Living and Investing in Da Nang Vietnam - Tour his $600 Apartment

Abdul, a 30-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, shares his experience living and investing in Da Nang, Vietnam. He pays $600 monthly for a one-bedroom apartment with a rooftop terrace and pool, including utilities and weekly cleaning. His total monthly expenses, including eating out and travel, average $1,500. He highlights Da Nang's vibrant expat community, local friendliness, and affordable lifestyle....

What Susan Does

15:36 min 2026-01-03 587

Traveling to Vietnam 2026? My Honest Guide to Visas & Smooth Entry

A US citizen living in Da Nang provides a detailed, practical guide to Vietnam's visa process for 2026. The video covers the key distinction between 30-day and 90-day visas, single versus multiple entry, and the two main application methods: the government e-visa site ($25-$50) and using a local agent (additional $10-$50 service fee). The creator emphasizes critical pitfalls, including the need to...

Will travelz

21:34 min 2026-01-02 1,532

Vietnam Visa Bus Run 2026 – Worth It? Updates & Breakdown

Will Davis provides a detailed walkthrough of the 2026 Vietnam visa bus run from Da Nang to the Lao border, specifically utilizing the Lin Visa service. The experience highlights significant upgrades to the transport logistics, featuring new VIP-style buses equipped with massaging seats, charging stations, and climate control. The route includes specific stops at convenience stores and local resta...

The Dufresnes

8:06 min 2025-12-21 255

Cost of Living in Da Nang Vietnam as a Family of 4?

A family of four living in Da Nang, Vietnam, tracked all their expenses for November 2025 to provide a realistic cost-of-living breakdown. Their two-bedroom ocean-view condo rents for $800 per month, including water and internet. Food and groceries, including eating out and delivery, totaled $1,330. Electricity in the cooler month of November was $100. Transportation via Grab cost $29.60. Miscella...

Tom Travels

8:56 min 2025-12-18 109

How Much I Spend a Month Living in Da Nang

A detailed breakdown of monthly living expenses in Da Nang, Vietnam, from the perspective of an expat renting a one-bedroom apartment near My Khe Beach. The video covers rent ($370/month), utilities ($45), groceries, Grab food deliveries, gym fees ($7.60/month for a local gym), haircuts ($6), motorbike rental ($3.80/day), and visa runs ($243 every 90 days). Daily costs are itemized, including coff...

Americans Living Abroad

9:53 min 2025-12-14 12,573

I Couldn't Find a Job in America — Now I Live in Vietnam for $330/Month Rent

Leah, a 23-year-old American, shares her journey from struggling to find a job in the US to building a new life in Da Nang, Vietnam. She pays $330/month for an apartment and under $60/month for a scooter, with weekly food and drink costs around $70, eating out for every meal. She recounts a healthcare experience where three tests, blood work, and an ultrasound cost under $50 without insurance. Lea...

The Dufresnes

44:22 min 2025-11-30 182

Should You Move to Hua Hin or Da Nang? Beaches, Cost, Visas Compared

This comparison video evaluates Hua Hin, Thailand, and Da Nang, Vietnam, as destinations for expats, retirees, digital nomads, and families. The creators spent a week in Hua Hin and live in Da Nang, offering firsthand perspective. Da Nang wins on affordability: Airbnb rentals start at $14/night versus $17 in Hua Hin, and mid-range hotels average $60–$65 versus $104. Da Nang also has an internation...

The mark side

20:27 min 2025-11-29 461

DaNang! A Successful landing for a New York Expats Retirement Adventure !

Ben, a 54-year-old New Yorker, shares his initial experiences of relocating to Da Nang for a retirement adventure. Centered in the Son Tra district just north of the bustling An Thuong area, this exploration highlights the practicalities of a 'soft landing' in Central Vietnam. The walkthrough features LIVIE Da Nang Style, a modern aparthotel located one block from My Khe Beach, showcasing a studio...

Duong Global Business Consulting Group

24:53 min 2025-10-24 7,685

55 Dodgy Scams in Vietnam You MUST Know Before Visiting!

Attorney Ken Duong, an international business and immigration lawyer with 16 years of experience, exposes 55 common scams targeting tourists, expats, and investors in Vietnam. The video covers airport SIM card scams, taxi meter fraud, food pricing tricks, accommodation bait-and-switch, street vendor cons, visa and job scams, real estate schemes, and massage parlor traps. Practical advice includes ...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

22:35 min 2025-10-22 6,057

Why YOU should NEVER RETIRE in Vietnam 9 Reasons

Evan Eh! provides a candid assessment of the realities of retiring in Vietnam, moving beyond the idealized 'living like a king' narrative often seen on social media. The discussion centers on nine critical challenges, including permanent culture shock, the complexities of navigating a non-Western healthcare system, and the inherent instability of visa regulations. He highlights the logistical hurd...

Vagabond Awake

24:32 min 2025-10-22 2,055

75-Year-Old Retires in Vietnam's Middle-Class after Homeless in USA

Richard, a 75-year-old US veteran, recounts his journey from homelessness in the United States to a comfortable middle-class retirement in Da Lat, Vietnam. After five years living in a van, he relocated in 2023 with $2,000 and now lives on his $1,800 monthly Social Security. His rent of $300 includes utilities and Wi-Fi. A seven-day hospital stay for broken ribs and a lung embolism cost just $75 w...

Marcus Abroad

13:10 min 2025-10-16 1,682

Vietnam's CHEAPEST Coastal City? ( It's not Da Nang )

Marcus Abroad provides a detailed comparison of living costs and lifestyle between Nha Trang and Da Nang, arguing that Nha Trang has surpassed Da Nang as Vietnam's best value coastal city for expats and digital nomads. The analysis breaks down monthly budgets, highlighting that a basic lifestyle is achievable for $500, with studio apartments starting as low as $130. Marcus explores the city's dist...

Aussie Nomad Life

15:51 min 2025-09-28 190

I Chose Da Nang Over Bangkok — Here's Why

An Australian digital nomad explains why he chose Da Nang over Bangkok for launching his YouTube channel, citing lower costs, easier visa logistics, and a more relaxed environment. He shares his experience of staying in Bangkok's Punnawithi neighborhood before moving to Da Nang, where he secured a studio apartment one block from the beach for about 70-80 cents per local beer. The video compares co...

Nomadic Klaudia

17:06 min 2025-09-28 545

How to apply for Vietnam E-Visa in 2026: Quick Guide

This step-by-step guide walks through the Vietnam e-visa application process for 2026, based on the creator's two successful applications approved within five days. The video covers the official government website (evisa.gov.vn), visa validity of up to 90 days, and fees of $25 for single entry or $50 for multiple entries. Key requirements include a passport-style photo with a white background, mat...

The Evan Eh! 🇨🇦 Show

33:14 min 2025-09-28 1,293

American Veteran Retired Early in Da Nang Vietnam

An American veteran, born in Saigon and raised in the US, retired early at 45 and moved to Da Nang in 2024. He lives on a VA disability pension of about $1,700 per month, paying $300 for a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment with utilities and Wi-Fi included. By spending roughly $1,000 per month, he can save $700. He contrasts this with his previous $5,000 monthly living expenses in the San Fran...

Vagabond Awake

26:42 min 2025-09-24 772

She retired early in Da Nang Vietnam

A female retiree from Miami, living in Da Nang for almost three years, shares her experience with Vagabond Awake. She rents a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with three balconies, a pool, and a gym for $550 per month, benefiting from free weekly housekeeping. Her monthly food costs—combining groceries and restaurant meals—total around $500, with local meals as cheap as $1–$3 and Western or ups...

Travis Travels Vietnam

10:12 min 2025-09-23 1,110

Watch this BEFORE moving to Da Nang, Vietnam

A long-term expat addresses the most common questions about relocating to Da Nang, Vietnam. He explains that staying on a tourist visa indefinitely via 90-day border runs is legal and common, and details how to find long-term rentals on multi-year leases. His own two-year house rental costs $570/month, with total bills under $700. The video covers driving legally: a Vietnamese license requires a l...

Evan Eh! 🇨🇦

19:05 min 2025-09-11 6,188

Start Over in Vietnam with $10000 (If I Had to Leave the U.S. Today)

Evan Eh! provides a strategic blueprint for individuals looking to restart their lives in Vietnam with a $10,000 savings cushion. The discussion centers on maximizing financial runway by avoiding expensive expat bubbles like Da Nang's An Thuong area or high-end villas in Hoi An. Instead, the focus shifts to more affordable alternatives such as the coastal city of Quy Nhon, the mountain town of Da ...

Con Lear

8:04 min 2025-09-09 3,541

Vietnam's NEW law just changed everything!

Con Lear discusses significant updates to Vietnam's legal landscape regarding long-term residency and citizenship, framing the country as an increasingly professional and inviting destination for foreigners. The content highlights a major shift toward allowing dual citizenship, which previously required renouncing one's original passport, and the removal of language test requirements for specific ...

Vagabond Awake

20:39 min 2025-09-06 2,641

Cost to Retire in Da Nang Vietnam

This video provides a detailed cost breakdown for retiring in Da Nang, Vietnam, based on a month-long stay in July 2025. The creator highlights Da Nang as a 'soft landing' for expats, with western restaurants, an international community, and affordable healthcare—including a cardiologist visit and imaging for $174. Cons include a 30% rent increase since 2023 (from $264 to $342 for a studio) and mo...

Queen of DC

21:41 min 2025-09-04 1,916

PROS and CONS of Living in Vietnam – WATCH Before You Move or Visit!

Sean, known as Queen of DC, provides a detailed breakdown of the advantages and challenges of living in Da Nang as a solo traveler and Black expat. The discussion highlights the city's exceptional affordability, noting that housing is highly flexible with negotiable short-term leases and a rapid move-in process. Practical logistics such as the low cost of Grab transportation, strong city-center Wi...

brokethehabit

19:25 min 2025-08-21 1,942

Why you should NEVER retire in Da Nang, Vietnam.

In this interview, host Peter (brokethehabit) speaks with Travis (Travel Travels Vietnam), an American expat who has lived in Da Nang for two years and in Vietnam for six. They discuss the realities of retiring in Da Nang, debunking the myth that $1,000 a month allows you to live like a king. Travis explains that while $1,000 is doable for a basic lifestyle, $1,500 to $2,000 is more comfortable. H...