Do you need a work permit to work in Vietnam, and can you legally work remotely for a foreign company while living in Nha Trang?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
To be formally employed by a Vietnamese company you need a work permit (giấy phép lao động) sponsored by the employer. Working remotely for a foreign company while on a tourist/e-visa is common among expats in Nha Trang and isn't treated as local employment, though specifics vary case by case.
What the community said
Questions about legally working remotely for a Russian company while living in Vietnam on a visa come up often enough that people prefer discussing the specific visa/tax nuances privately rather than in the group chat.
4 days ago
Example of the kind of jobs sought by people relocating to Nha Trang: business-taxi/transfer driver with category B, B1 license, warehouse loading/receiving experience, basic English — these profiles get posted in local expat job groups.
4 days ago Category B/B1 driving license
Formal employment in Vietnam requires a work permit (giấy phép lao động) obtained by the employer — separate from working remotely for a foreign company. It was also noted that after moving between multiple apartments/cities, soundproofing is generally poor — worth checking in person before signing a long-term lease, especially if working from home.
4 days ago