YouTube has a ton of videos that document the relocation process including the Visa situation as well as places to live in the city at all price points. Greeny Travels is one example.

@Donnie *********

Welcome...I'm going on Saturday! ✈️🇻🇳

@Rick ********

$25

@Raven *******

Right. In fact I'm in the process of getting the e Visa right now and they've improved their website since the time I did it last year. Took less than 5 minutes online.

@Vinson ******

Oh yes, good point, true for Americans too.

Fly to Vietnam. Inexpensive packages of airfare and hotel, and it's a nice place to visit.

Cigna Global is working for me

@Donnie *********

That's when a visa agent enters the situation to get it all straightened out and stress free!

In my mind your assessment is correct. I arrived into Thailand and then handled everything here with an agent. Got all the necessary paperwork and bank account opening and a nice visa stamp completed in under a day with no stress. I came to retire, not to generate extra work and I get no amusement in learning the intricacies of immigration. So an agent was perfect for me. Others have different opinions.... and more free time!

@Pete ******

Definitely a good strategy. I became "recreationally employed" back in 2002 and passive income investing several years ago. So we're both reading the same book.