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Vietnam nationwide short-term rental rules (2026)

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Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Nationwide: nightly rentals count as an accommodation business (business registration plus Tourism Law conditions), foreign guests must be declared to police within 12 hours, and rental revenue above VND 500 million a…

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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The full Vietnam (nationwide) rules

14 rules on record for Vietnam (nationwide), 1 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: vietnamlawmagazine.vn, checked 28 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Vietnam (nationwide)?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Nationwide: nightly rentals count as an accommodation business (business registration plus Tourism Law conditions), foreign guests must be declared to police within 12 hours, and rental revenue above VND 500 million a…

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Vietnam (nationwide)?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

When were the Vietnam (nationwide) rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Vietnam (nationwide) on 28 Oct 2026.

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