the embassy in HCMC told me having proof of monthly deposits (SS) and retirement accounts in a brokerage is sufficient. My point being that I didn't want to transfer such a huge sum of money from retirement and incur a heavy income tax burden.
I bought an unlocked Galaxy s22 Ultra from Best Buy in Dallas Texas one physical Sim a bunch of esims you're good to go and I did that in 2022 before that I had a Galaxy S7 dual SIM International. I lived in Thailand for a few months with it used AIS for the service there I've been in Vietnam since 22 and I use viettel here. Still keep my Us phone number that's on the e-sim
this is the official site for VNese evisa. 25 for 30 days, $50. for 90 multiple entry. Go for the 90 days to give yourself some latitude. As you fill o ut the form, double and triple check the date for entry and exit...sometimes they change on their own....it's weird....You'll love it here....inexpensive, great food, great people, great beaches.
Good question and good read. I am presently in VN. Had been looking to sell my properties in US, now have decided against it. Better safe than sorry, I think