Living in Nha Trang Long Term: Visa, Rent, Costs
A visa-free stay is 45 days for the listed passports. An e-visa lasts up to 90 days. Anything longer needs a sponsor in Vietnam, who files the extension at US$10, or a visa that qualifies for a residence card at US$145 to US$165. Rent, SIM and insurance come after that.
On this page
- Staying 3, 6 or 12 months in Nha Trang: which route fits
- How many days you get at the border
- Extending your stay in Nha Trang
- Work, business and remote work
- The temporary residence card
- Registering where you live
- Finding and renting a home
- Bank account, SIM and internet
- Health insurance and care
- Getting around: motorbike or not
- What a month costs: sourced items
- Weather by month
- Your first three months, step by step
- All the guides in one place
- Common questions
A visa-free stay is 45 days for the listed passports. An e-visa lasts up to 90 days. Anything longer needs a sponsor in Vietnam who files an extension at US$10, or a visa on the residence-card list. This page lays out the routes, then the practical steps, and links each to its full guide.
Staying 3, 6 or 12 months in Nha Trang: which route fits
Pick the route by length of stay first. The rest of this guide follows in the order most newcomers meet it.
| Route | Length | Official fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa exemption, 44/NQ-CP list | 45 days from entry | No fee stated | Granted at the border |
| E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single or US$50 multiple entry | You, from abroad |
| Stay extension | Granted by the immigration authority | US$10 | Your sponsor files |
| Temporary residence card | Valid in place of a visa | US$145, US$155 or US$165 | 5 working days to process |
| Business visa DN1 or DN2 | Up to 1 year | See the fees guide | For work with an organisation |
None of these routes is automatic. Each rests on your passport, your purpose and a sponsor where the law asks for one.
How many days you get at the border
The 45-day exemption lists
Resolution 44/NQ-CP gives citizens of its listed countries 45 days from entry, for any passport type and any purpose, if all entry conditions are met. It runs from 15 March 2025 through 14 March 2028.
Resolution 229/NQ-CP gives a separate list 45 days for tourism only, from 15 August 2025 through 14 August 2028. For a country Vietnam exempts on its own, the stamp gives 45 days, and the person may be considered for a visa or an extension. The full lists are in Vietnam visa exemption for Nha Trang.
The e-visa
A Vietnam e-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, for single or multiple entries. The official fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, and it is non-refundable if the visa is refused. E-visas are issued only to foreigners who are still outside Vietnam.
An e-visa holder in Vietnam may be eligible to apply for a new visa if invited or guaranteed by an authority, organisation or individual in Vietnam. See Vietnam e-visa for Nha Trang and Cam Ranh Airport arrival.
Extending your stay in Nha Trang
A foreigner who wants to extend must have the inviting or sponsoring organisation or individual file the request. Processing takes no more than 5 working days from a complete dossier. The fee is US$10 per extension.
In Nha Trang the Immigration Management Division of Khanh Hoa Provincial Police receives applications in person at 47 Ly Tu Trong. The national procedure page gives reception hours from Monday to Saturday morning, except Tet and public holidays.
47 Ly Tu Trong, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa 650000, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
What overstaying costs
Overstay fines for individuals rise with the days:
| Days over the permitted stay | Fine |
|---|---|
| Under 16 days | VND 500,000 to 2,000,000 |
| 16 to under 30 days | VND 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 |
| 30 to under 60 days | VND 10,000,000 to 15,000,000 |
| 60 to under 90 days | VND 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 |
| 90 to under 180 days | VND 20,000,000 to 25,000,000 |
Read overstay fines in Nha Trang, extend your visa in Nha Trang and agent or sponsor, cost compared. For a trip out and back, see visa run from Nha Trang.
Work, business and remote work
A foreigner who enters, exits or resides in Vietnam must carry out activities that match the purpose of entry. The DL visa symbol is issued to a person entering for tourism.
Business visa and work permit
DN1 is for a foreigner coming to work with an enterprise or other organisation that has legal-entity status. DN2 is for offering services, setting up a commercial presence or other activities under an international treaty. DN1 and DN2 last up to 1 year. See business visa in Nha Trang.
A foreign worker must hold a work permit, except in the cases in Labor Code Article 154. A manager, executive, expert or technical worker in Vietnam for under 90 days in a calendar year is exempt. A foreigner married to a Vietnamese citizen and living in Vietnam is also exempt. See work permit in Nha Trang.
Working without a permit or exemption certificate is fined VND 15,000,000 to 25,000,000. A foreigner who practises a profession or other activity without permission is fined VND 15,000,000 to 20,000,000.
Remote work on a stay
No fine article states whether remote work for an employer abroad counts as working in Vietnam. Read remote work on a tourist visa before you plan around it. Tax residency turns on presence: a person present for 183 days or more in a year is a resident individual. See the tax residency test.
The temporary residence card
A temporary residence card is issued to a foreigner permitted to reside in Vietnam for a fixed period, and it is valid in place of a visa. Processing takes 5 working days from a complete dossier.
Article 36 lists the visa symbols that qualify, including LV1, LV2, LS, DT1, DT2, DT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD1, LD2, TT, UD1 and UD2. DN1 and DN2 are not on the list.
| Card validity | Government fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 years | US$145 |
| Over 2 to 5 years | US$155 |
| Over 5 to 10 years | US$165 |
The card validity is set at least 30 days shorter than the remaining validity of your passport. See temporary residence card in Nha Trang and Vietnam immigration fees. The immigration office guide is Nha Trang immigration office.
Registering where you live
A foreigner temporarily residing in Vietnam declares that residence through the person who runs the accommodation, to the ward police where it is located. The accommodation asks for your passport and residence papers before it agrees to let you stay.
An electronic declaration is filed the moment you arrive. A paper declaration on form NA17 goes to the local police within 12 hours, or 24 hours in remote areas. Hand over your passport when you check in. See temporary residence registration in Nha Trang.
Finding and renting a home
A housing lease contract must be in writing. See renting an apartment in Nha Trang, every rental contract clause and the rental deposit. For districts, read where to live in Nha Trang.
What one-bedroom rent looks like
| Area | Second-hand contract | First-hand contract |
|---|---|---|
| Phuoc Hai | VND 5,000,000 to 8,500,000 | VND 4,000,000 to 7,000,000 |
| Vinh Hai | VND 6,000,000 to 11,000,000 | VND 5,000,000 to 9,000,000 |
| City centre | VND 11,000,000 to 19,000,000 | VND 9,000,000 to 16,000,000 |
| Tran Phu beach | VND 12,000,000 to 22,000,000 | VND 10,000,000 to 18,000,000 |
These are AffordWhere figures from a page dated 31/01/2026. The crowd-sourced Numbeo data, last updated 2 October 2026, gives VND 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 for a one-bedroom outside the centre.
A VietnamSpot guide says prices climb 20 to 30% in high season, December to March, and the minimum lease is usually one month.
Electricity
The household retail tariff has six tiers, from VND 1,984 per kWh for the first 50 kWh to VND 3,460 per kWh from 401 kWh up. Decree 133/2026/NĐ-CP fines a landlord VND 20 to 30 million for charging a tenant above the regulated electricity price. See landlord electricity price.
Bank account, SIM and internet
Bank account
For an individual foreign client the file holds a passport. A foreigner residing in Vietnam also needs an entry visa, a document of equal value or proof of visa exemption. See open a bank account in Nha Trang and send money to and from Vietnam.
SIM card
A foreign national registering a mobile number presents a passport still valid for use in Vietnam under the visa or the maximum visa-exempt stay. Viettel lists a tourist plan of 30 days with 5GB a day at VND 150,000. See SIM card in Nha Trang.
Home internet
FPT lists Internet GIGA at VND 195,000 a month. Viettel lists plan NETVT01_T at VND 195,000 a month with a connection fee of VND 300,000. See home internet in Nha Trang.
Health insurance and care
Pacific Cross lists an inpatient premium of VND 1,420 thousand on its CF1 plan for ages 36 to 40. Khanh Hoa General Hospital prices the basic general check-up for men at VND 1,350,000.
Read health insurance for foreigners in Nha Trang and hospitals in Nha Trang for foreigners. Keep Nha Trang emergency numbers to hand.
Getting around: motorbike or not
VIETMOTO lists a Honda Vision (2020 to 2024) from VND 150,000 per day with a VND 2,000,000 deposit. The VietnamSpot guide says a scooter rents for about US$50 to 80 a month, and that living outside the centre without one is inconvenient.
See motorbike rental in Nha Trang, buy or rent a motorbike and driving licence in Nha Trang. For taxis and buses, read getting around Nha Trang. For work space, see coworking in Nha Trang: Stockholm lists a hot desk one-month pass at VND 2,700,000.
What a month costs: sourced items
Prices below come from the sources named and are not a budget. Each source has its own date.
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom rent, Phuoc Hai | VND 5,000,000 to 8,500,000 | AffordWhere, 31/01/2026 |
| One-bedroom rent, city centre | VND 11,000,000 to 19,000,000 | AffordWhere, 31/01/2026 |
| Electricity, first tier | VND 1,984 per kWh up to 50 kWh | The household electricity tariff |
| SIM, 30 days | VND 150,000 | Viettel |
| Home internet | VND 195,000 a month | FPT |
| Motorbike, Honda Vision | From VND 150,000 per day | VIETMOTO |
| Coworking hot desk | VND 2,700,000 a month | Stockholm |
| Basic check-up | VND 1,350,000 | Khanh Hoa General Hospital |
For groceries and everyday spend, read imported grocery stores and where to eat in Nha Trang. For cafes, see best cafes in Nha Trang.
Weather by month
The standard construction climate data for Nha Trang gives these monthly means:
| Month | Rain, mm | Rainy days | Mean temperature, degrees C |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.0 | 8.6 | 24.0 |
| February | 16.1 | 4.3 | 24.6 |
| March | 30.3 | 4.1 | 25.8 |
| April | 41.8 | 5.0 | 27.4 |
| May | 81.7 | 9.2 | 28.6 |
| June | 49.8 | 8.3 | 28.8 |
| July | 41.7 | 8.4 | 28.5 |
| August | 51.5 | 9.8 | 28.5 |
| September | 165.8 | 14.4 | 27.8 |
| October | 312.3 | 17.6 | 26.7 |
| November | 381.6 | 18.0 | 25.8 |
| December | 191.4 | 14.4 | 24.7 |
The flood season on rivers from Quang Binh to Ninh Thuan runs from 1 September to 15 December. In November 2025 the Khanh Hoa quick report said floods killed 14 people and flooded 15,396 houses 1 to 3 m deep. Tay Nha Trang Ward’s People’s Committee said water reached two metres in places.
Read best time to visit Nha Trang and Nha Trang storm and flood season before you sign a lease that runs through October to December.
Your first three months, step by step
- Before you fly, check your passport against the 45-day lists, or apply for an e-visa from abroad.
- On arrival, give your passport to your accommodation so it can declare your stay.
- Open a SIM with your passport and set up internet.
- Open a bank account with your passport and proof of your stay.
- Check the minimum lease: a guide says it is usually one month.
- Decide before day 45 whether you need an extension, which your sponsor files.
- If you plan to work, check the work-permit rules first.
- Read the first-week plan in first week in Nha Trang.
All the guides in one place
- Visas: visa types, exemption, e-visa, extension, overstay fines.
- Residence: temporary residence card, registration, police check.
- Money: bank account, SIM, social insurance, tax for remote workers.
- Home: find an apartment, rental contract, deposit, laundry, gyms.
- Family and pets: international schools, kindergartens, having a baby, bringing a pet, vets.
- Buying and costs: buying an apartment as a foreigner, cost of living, driving licence.
- Arrival: Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang, Nha Trang train station.
- Day trips: Nha Trang in 3 days, Diep Son island.
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Not confirmed: Your own route: entry rules differ by passport. A sponsor-filed extension is decided case by case. Check the exemption lists and ask the Khanh Hoa police immigration division before you rely on one. Remote work: the fine articles do not say whether work for an employer abroad counts as working in Vietnam.
Common questions
How long can I stay in Nha Trang without a visa?
The listed passports get 45 days from entry, for any purpose or for tourism only, depending on the list.
Can I stay 6 months on a tourist entry?
An e-visa lasts up to 90 days. A longer stay needs an extension filed by a sponsor in Vietnam, or another visa.
Who files a visa extension?
The inviting or sponsoring organisation or individual files it.
What does an extension cost?
Each temporary-stay extension costs US$10.
Do I need a residence card?
A card is open to foreigners on the listed visa symbols, and it costs US$145, US$155 or US$165 by validity.
Do I have to register my address?
Yes, the accommodation declares your stay to the ward police, online at once or on paper within 12 hours.
How much is rent for a one-bedroom apartment?
AffordWhere gives VND 5,000,000 to 8,500,000 in Phuoc Hai and VND 11,000,000 to 19,000,000 in the city centre on second-hand contracts.
Can I open a bank account on a short stay?
A foreigner residing in Vietnam needs a passport plus an entry visa or proof of visa exemption.
When does the rainy season start?
On the standard monthly data, rainfall rises in September and peaks in October and November.
Does a long stay make me a tax resident?
A person present in Vietnam for 183 days or more in a year, or in 12 months, is a resident individual.
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General information checked against the sources listed above, not legal advice for your situation. Rules and office practice change; confirm with the immigration office or a licensed adviser before you act. See how guides are checked.
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