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Can I apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DVT) from Vietnam as a tourist, and does my employer's location matter?

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Jul 21, 2025

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Is it possible to apply for DVT from Vietnam (Hanoi) as a tourist in the country? 

Applying for the workation/remote worker path, does it matter if my employer is not in my home country? 

TIA!

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It is possible to apply for a DVT visa while you are a tourist in Vietnam. Additionally, it does not matter if your employer is located outside your home country, as many applicants in similar situations have successfully obtained this visa.

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Yes me and my partner did it too and I am a freelancer with my employers located in another country

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Andi ***********

Yes, you can apply for the DTV as a tourist, no problem working for an employer not in your home country. A lot of posts from Vietnam to help you apply.

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@Andi **********

thanks a lot!

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Peter ***********

DVT? Deep Vein Thrombosis?

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