Saigon Sunsets

Picture a sunset over the Saigon River, a bowl of pho for a couple of dollars and a life that costs a fraction of what it does at home. Saigon Sunsets: The American Retiree's Complete Guide to Living, Thriving, and Loving Life in Vietnam by Scott Miller is a warm, practical roadmap for Americans over 55 who are considering Vietnam.

Inside you will learn:

- The honest truth about visas: there is no retirement visa, how the 90-day e-visa works, and which residence-card routes exist

- Three realistic monthly budgets, handling the dong, banking, and the US tax and reporting rules that still apply

- Saigon, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Da Lat, Nha Trang and other places compared

- Renting safely, what foreigners can and cannot buy, and setting up a home

- International hospitals versus local clinics, insurance, pharmacies and emergencies

- Etiquette, language basics, getting around and building a community

- The emotional side of moving abroad: loneliness, identity and belonging

- A 12-month plan from dream to departure

The information reflects the author's understanding as of 2025 to 2026, including Vietnam's 2025 province and district reorganization. This book is for general information only and is not legal, tax, immigration, financial or medical advice. Rules change, so always confirm current requirements with official sources and qualified professionals.