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How to earn money online in Vietnam

YouTube’s program and Etsy both list Vietnam. Google pays there by cheque or wire, not electronic transfer, and Shopify Payments and Prolific do not list it.

✓ Checked 7 Nov 2026 · Next check 5 Feb 2027
Ho Chi Minh City from the air, with its river and a bridge

Open from Vietnam: YouTube Partner Program and Selling on Etsy. Not listed: AdSense electronic transfer, Shopify Payments and Prolific studies. Being on a platform is one thing, and getting the money out is another.

What works from Vietnam

MethodStatusWhat we found
YouTube Partner Program✓ AvailableVietnam is on Google’s list of program countries.
AdSense electronic transferNot listedVietnam is not on Google’s electronic transfer list. Google’s payment table shows cheque and wire transfer instead.
Selling on Etsy✓ AvailablePayment processing is 4.5% + 11,500 VND, on top of Etsy’s 6.5% transaction fee.
Shopify PaymentsNot listedNot on Shopify’s supported list, so a store here needs another payment provider.
Prolific studiesNot listedNot on the country list Prolific publishes for participants.
TikTok Creator RewardsSources differOne guide lists it and another does not, and TikTok publishes no list, so check inside the app.
Upwork and FiverrCheck at sign-upTwo guides put Upwork in over 180 countries. Fiverr publishes no country list we could read, so confirm both at sign-up.

Tax on online income in Vietnam

  1. Business incomePwC says business income of VND 1 billion a year or less is not subject to personal income tax. Above that, its table gives 0.5% to 5% of taxable revenue, based on the type of business income, and it says income above VND 1 billion could be taxed at 15% to 20% of net gain.
  2. Tax residentsPwC says tax residents pay personal income tax on worldwide taxable income, wherever it is paid or received.
  3. Tax yearPwC says the Vietnamese tax year is the calendar year.
  4. VATPwC gives rates of 0%, 5% and 10%, depending on the goods or services, and some are exempt.
  5. Check your caseThese are summaries, so confirm how your online income is treated with a tax adviser.

Quick answers

Can you make money on YouTube in Vietnam?

Yes. Vietnam is on Google’s list of program countries. AdSense pays out at $100 in US dollars, and its threshold differs by account currency.

How does Google pay in Vietnam?

Google’s payment table shows cheque and wire transfer for Vietnam.

Do you pay tax on online income in Vietnam?

PwC says business income of VND 1 billion a year or less is not subject to personal income tax. Above that, its table gives 0.5% to 5% of taxable revenue, based on the type of business income, and it says income above VND 1 billion could be taxed at 15% to 20% of net gain.

What people in Vietnam search for

Before you pay anyone

  • Offers of pay for liking videos or rating products follow a known scam pattern.
  • Never pay a fee to get a job or to withdraw your earnings.

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