The quick take
A beach city that's cheaper and calmer than the nomad classics. Budget around $1000 a month as a solo nomad. Smaller and growing; friendly but less dense than Bali or Chiang Mai.
- Monthly cost (solo)
- ~$1000
- Wifi & connectivity
- Fibre is fast and very cheap; 4G is cheap and widespread.
- Coworking
- Enouvo Space and The Hive are the go-to coworking options.
- Visa
- Vietnam has no dedicated nomad visa; most use the 90-day e-visa and do border runs. Verify current terms.
- Best months
- February to May, before the summer heat and the rains.
- Watch out
- Typhoon season (September to November) brings heavy rain and flooding.
Where to base yourself
My An / An ThuongThe 'western' beach pocket, walkable to cafés and the sand
City centreCheaper and more local, near the Han River
Before you rely on the visa line
Nomad visa rules change fast and depend on your nationality and income. Treat the note above as a starting point, not advice, and confirm the current requirements with the country's official source before you plan a long stay.