Live in Vietnam while having a job in Indonesia

By Mark 21 October 2022

Can I live in Vietnam and work remotely for a company in Indonesia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The company must have an office in Indonesia.
  2. You must have a legal residence permit in Vietnam.
  3. You must have a valid work permit in Indonesia.
  4. The company must be able to legally employ you in Indonesia.
  5. The company must be able to legally hire you in Vietnam.
  6. The company must be able to legally pay you in Vietnam.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact us.

How can I apply for a work permit?

  1. You need to go to the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia or the Consulate of Vietnam in Indonesia.
  2. You need to fill out the application form.
  3. You need to pay the application fee.
  4. You need to wait for the approval.

How to find remote work in Indonesia while living in Vietnam?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Indonesia even though you are located in Vietnam. For that we recommend you to use our service and we will connect you with the best companies in Indonesia. All of our companies are verified and all of them are willing to hire remote workers so you don’t have to worry about that.

Below you will find a list of remote work companies in Indonesia. You can filter the list by location, position and company size. You can also see the company name, company website, company rating, number of employees, location and type of work.
The remote work companies in Indonesia we recommend you to work with are:
Best Remote Jobs in Indonesia
Here you can see the companies with the best ratings and highest number of remote jobs in Indonesia.
Remote Jobs Companies in Indonesia
You can filter the list by company size, location, position and rating.

How to get paid in Vietnam when working remotely for a corporation in Indonesia?

You can get paid in Vietnam even if you are working for a company in Indonesia, however , you have to work remotely. So, what is a remote job in Vietnam? How to get paid in Vietnam?
And how to get paid in Vietnam if you are working for a company in Indonesia?

Remote jobs in Vietnam are jobs that are done remotely and usually they are done from a home office or a private office. The job is usually done from a computer or a mobile device and the job is done via the internet.
Remote jobs in Vietnam are usually jobs that are done online and they are usually done from a home office or a private office.

How do taxes work in Vietnam if I’m working remotely for a company Vietnam?

When working remotely in Vietnam for a firm based in Indonesia, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to understand the tax system in Vietnam.

In Vietnam, there are two types of taxes that a worker has to pay. The first one is the income tax and the second one is the social security tax.
Income tax
The income tax is based on the income that the worker earns. The income tax rates in Vietnam are as follows:
0-25%
25-30%
30-35%
35-40%
40-45%
45-50%
50-55%
55-60%
60-65%
65-70%
70-75%
75-80%
80-85%
85-90%
90-95%
95-100%
100%
The income tax rate depends on the income of the worker. If the worker has an income of less than VND30,000,000 ($1,500) then the income tax rate is 0%.
Social security tax
The social security tax is paid by the worker.