Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here are 9 things foreigners can’t do in Vietnam, from banned jobs to restricted places and property rules.
These surprising Vietnam laws affect tourists, expats and anyone living, working or investing in Vietnam.
Vietnam can feel remarkably open to foreign visitors but not every job, destination or ownership right is available to foreigners.
Can a foreigner work as a bodyguard? Can tourists visit every island? Can an expat legally own a beachfront house? And why might certain neon-lit venues suddenly claim they are “fully booked”?
In this video, Attorney Ken Duong breaks down 9 CRAZY and surprising things in Vietnam that can be restricted, prohibited, or legally different for foreigners. Some of these rules may sound completely wild to visitors but Vietnam has specific laws and regulations that can apply differently depending on your nationality, visa status, location, and activity.
If you are planning to to travel to Vietnam, live in Vietnam, invest in Vietnam, or stay long-term, these are restrictions you need to understand before making an expensive mistake.
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00:00 Things Foreigners Can’t Do in Vietnam
00:24 This Is A Total BAN
01:06 Ordinary Jobs?
02:04 You Can't Visit These Islands!
02:45 Spying Someone's Wife?
03:19 “Specialty” Massage Parlors
04:11 Foreign Journalists in Vietnam
04:36 Hostess Karaoke & Local KTV
05:46 Vietnam Travel Guide
06:34 Real Estate in Vietnam
07:34 3 Types of Bans in Vietnam
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Here are 9 things foreigners can’t do in Vietnam, from banned jobs to restricted places and property rules.
These surprising Vietnam laws affect tourists, expats and anyone living, working or investing in Vietnam.
Vietnam can feel remarkably open to foreign visitors but not every job, destination or ownership right is available to foreigners.
Can a foreigner work as a bodyguard? Can tourists visit every island? Can an expat legally own a beachfront house? And why might certain neon-lit venues suddenly claim they are “fully booked”?
In this video, Attorney Ken Duong breaks down 9 CRAZY and surprising things in Vietnam that can be restricted, prohibited, or legally different for foreigners. Some of these rules may sound completely wild to visitors but Vietnam has specific laws and regulations that can apply differently depending on your nationality, visa status, location, and activity.
If you are planning to to travel to Vietnam, live in Vietnam, invest in Vietnam, or stay long-term, these are restrictions you need to understand before making an expensive mistake.
GET OUR HELP: tinyurl.com/duongglobal
00:00 Things Foreigners Can’t Do in Vietnam
00:24 This Is A Total BAN
01:06 Ordinary Jobs?
02:04 You Can't Visit These Islands!
02:45 Spying Someone's Wife?
03:19 “Specialty” Massage Parlors
04:11 Foreign Journalists in Vietnam
04:36 Hostess Karaoke & Local KTV
05:46 Vietnam Travel Guide
06:34 Real Estate in Vietnam
07:34 3 Types of Bans in Vietnam
Trailer Epic| Weapon by Alex-Productions
youtu.be/tee4mG1M70U
Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/
Lo-Fi Hip Hop Vlog by Alex-Productions |
youtu.be/zRsyOJv1P8s
Music promoted by onsound.eu/
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👉🏻 Become our clients: contact@duongbusinessconsulting.com
👉🏻 Follow Duong Global Business Consulting & International Attorney Ken Duong | facebook.com/duongbusinessconsulting
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►About Duong Global Business Consulting Group◄
Duong Global is an international acknowledged worldwide business consulting firm that provides business and legal services specializing in the U.S. – ASEAN multilateral trade relations. Our aim is to enhance corporate competency and performance through result-based solutions, effectively combining processes, people and systems, designed to match clients' individual requirements. Our unique set of business and legal services include International & U.S. Business Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate, Franchising, Marketing, Intellectual Property, and Entertainment.
