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Moving from Vietnam to Singapore
Everything Vietnamese professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.
~30,000 Vietnamese. Growing community, especially in tech.
Employment Pass Minimum Salary
SGD 5,600/month (age 23)
Tax Comparison
Vietnam 5-35% vs Singapore 0-24%
Tax Treaty
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
What works in your favor
- ✓Vietnam-Singapore DTA covers dividends, interest, royalties
- ✓Growing Vietnamese community in tech and finance
- ✓Close proximity — Ho Chi Minh City 2h flight
- ✓Familiar SE Asian food culture
Things to watch out for
- ⚠Vietnamese social insurance may not be portable
- ⚠Forex transfer regulations from Vietnam
- ⚠Driving licence requires full conversion test
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — dividends 5-12.5%, interest 10%, royalties 10%