Moving to Vietnam from Mozambique

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mozambique to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mozambique to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mozambique to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
VN
17.7

Vietnam performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
VN
8.3

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MZ
64.0
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
VN
4.3t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Vietnam leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
VN
21.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
VN
18.1%

Vietnam generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
VN
$13,700

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
VN
14.8

Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Hanoi
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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Month Maputo Hanoi
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mozambique passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.
Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Vietnam passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Vietnam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Vietnam performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Mozambique?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Mozambique?

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ VN
Population 31,693,239 103,808,319
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages Portuguese Vietnamese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 113