Land plot$4,750,000
Da Nang
Land in Vietnam: Why Foreigners Cannot Simply Buy a Plot
144 land currently listed for sale in Vietnam.
Land for sale in Vietnam
24 properties shown
Land plot
Land plot$18,900
Bac Giang
Land plotPrice on request
Hanoi
Land plot$21,600
Da Nang
Land plot$48,800
Hai Duong
Land plot$769,000
An Giang
Land plot$251,000
Ha Tinh
Land plot$42,300
Thai Nguyen
Land plot$79,700
Da Nang
Land plot$41,600
Da Nang
Land plot$14,600
Binh Phuoc
Land plot$169,000
Binh Phuoc
Land plot$39,000
Ha Nam
Land plot$58,500
Ha Nam
Land plot$928,000
Ho Chi Minh City
Land plot$10,700
Tay Ninh
Land plot$65,000
Tay Ninh
Land plot$11,700
Tay Ninh
Land plot$37,400
Hanoi
Land plot$515,000
Da Nang
Land plot$602,000
Da Nang
Land plot$29,900
Hanoi
Land plot$36,600
Hanoi
Land plot$35,800
Hanoi
Land in Vietnam
Vietnam lists 138 land plots among 946 properties on RealEstateAbroad. Many are attractive on price per m², but foreign individuals cannot generally hold land use rights, so these listings are most relevant to locals, companies with investment licences and those who rent or lease.
The legal reality
All land in Vietnam belongs to the people, managed by the state. Individuals and companies hold land use rights. Foreign individuals cannot acquire them in the normal market. Foreign-invested companies can obtain land through leases or allocation under investment licences, and the lease term is limited. Buying a plot through a Vietnamese friend's name is risky and legally weak.
Pricing signals
Median asking price per m² in the Vietnam data is about €1,487 across all Vietnam listings, which mixes urban and land-bank plots. Land near Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang can be far above that, while rural plots in Khanh Hoa and Ba Ria-Vung Tau vary with access and planning.
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Checks if you proceed through a company
- Confirm the land type: residential, agricultural or commercial. Conversion needs government approval.
- Check planning maps and compensation or clearance notices.
- Review the red book or pink book for the plot and any mortgage on it.
- Hire a Vietnamese lawyer to review the land use right certificate.
- Obtain the investment licence before committing funds.
Better routes for individuals
Foreign individuals might consider an apartment or a villa in an approved project. See the Vietnam buying guide and the house listings.
Leasing and other options
Long-term leases of houses or villas let you live in a place without owning, and some developers offer lease-to-own schemes. If you hope to invest in land, an investment licence for a Vietnamese company with a real project is the legitimate route, but it brings approvals, capital requirements and reporting. Do not underestimate the time involved. For retirees and remote workers, the simpler choice is usually an apartment with a pink book in a well-run building, held for a defined term, while keeping capital flexible for possible changes in law. A Vietnam-based lawyer can walk you through the options.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy land in Vietnam through a nominee?
This is a common workaround, but it gives you no legal rights. Avoid it.
What is a land use right?
The right to use state-owned land for a defined purpose and term, held by an individual or company.
Can a foreign company buy land?
Only through licensed investment projects with approvals. Terms apply.
What is the difference between a red book and a pink book?
Both are certificates; the pink book is typically for housing, the red book for land use rights. Check which applies.
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