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Foreign homeowners and landlords can be fined up to VND 50 million under Decree 339/2026/ND-CP, in force since 26 August 2026. What the four breach types are, how they differ from temporary residence registration, and a compliance checklist.

The 2024 amendments to the Housing Law significantly expanded foreign ownership rights. Here's what you can now buy, for how long, and the restrictions that remain.