Some Vietnamese TV works abroad without a VPN. VTVgo streams VTV1 to VTV8 outside Vietnam, and VieON offers a smaller global catalog. FPT Play, HTV, VTVgo’s regional stations, and Netflix Vietnam require a Vietnamese IP address. In our September tests, NordVPN unblocked each blocked service on its Vietnamese servers. Proton VPN didn’t unblock the regional VTVgo channels or Netflix Vietnam, and ExpressVPN didn’t unblock FPT Play.
Vietnamese TV Abroad: 2026 Setup Steps
- Get a subscription to NordVPN and install it on the device you’ll watch on.
- Pick a server in Vietnam and connect.
- Open FPT Play, HTV Online, VTVgo, or VieON. No account is required for live channels.
- Sign in to Netflix if you want the Vietnamese catalog.
Which Vietnamese TV Services Require a VPN
| Service | Without a VPN | NordVPN | Proton VPN | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTVgo (VTV1 to VTV8) | Plays | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| VTVgo regional stations | Blocked | Unblocked | Blocked | Unblocked |
| FPT Play | Blocked | Unblocked | Unblocked | Blocked |
| HTV Online | Blocked | Unblocked | Unblocked | Unblocked |
| VieON | Global catalog only | Vietnamese catalog | Vietnamese catalog | Vietnamese catalog |
| Netflix Vietnam | Your country’s catalog | Unblocked | Failed | Unblocked |
VTV’s national channels played on VTVgo from Europe with no VPN, so viewers who only want VTV1 to VTV8 can skip the VPN. Regional stations on the same site, including Tay Ninh TV, Hue TV, and CTV Ca Mau, showed a location error. None of FPT Play, HTV Online, or VieON required an account for live TV, or a Vietnamese phone number.
How to Watch Vietnamese TV Abroad With a VPN
Once connected to Vietnam, load the service’s website or app as usual. NordVPN lists Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Proton VPN offers a dozen servers in Hanoi, and ExpressVPN has a single Vietnam location. A Vietnamese server also covers banking and government sites, explained in our guide to getting a Vietnamese IP address.
Ping depends on how far you are from Vietnam. From our test PC in Europe, Proton VPN and ExpressVPN measured 221 to 228 ms. If a service shows an unavailable-content message, clear your cookies or open a private window, then try another server.
Best VPNs for Vietnamese TV
1. NordVPN: Best for FPT Play and Netflix Vietnam
Pros
- Two Vietnamese cities
- Obfuscated Vietnamese server
- SmartDNS support
- Meshnet device sharing
Cons
- No Vietnam server count
- Renewal costs more
NordVPN was the only VPN that unblocked every service in our Vietnamese tests: VTVgo’s regional stations, FPT Play, HTV Online, VieON’s local catalog, and Netflix Vietnam. It lists two Vietnamese cities without a server count. On its Japanese server, the Asian location in our regular speed tests, it measured 160.47 Mbps.
On our Windows 11 PC, NordVPN sometimes couldn’t establish a connection with other VPN software installed. NordVPN charges under $3.50 a month on its 27-month Basic plan. It also tops our VPN rankings for Vietnam, and expats who move between countries will find more VPNs in our travel VPN guide.
2. Proton VPN: Best for Server Choice in Hanoi
Pros
- Swiss-based Secure Core
- Stealth obfuscation
- Tor-ready servers
- Windows split tunneling
Cons
- No Smart DNS option
- No post-quantum yet
Proton VPN has 12 servers in Hanoi, compared with NordVPN’s two cities and ExpressVPN’s single location. The app marks them with a Smart routing badge, which Proton uses for virtual locations. Its Hanoi server measured 132.78 Mbps with 228 ms of ping, and it unblocked FPT Play, HTV Online, and VieON’s Vietnamese catalog.
Regional stations on VTVgo stayed blocked on Proton VPN, the same as without a VPN, and Netflix Vietnam didn’t load. For FPT Play and HTV, it works well. Prepaying two years sets the VPN Plus plan at roughly $3 a month. Proton VPN also appears in our best mobile VPNs list.
3. ExpressVPN: Best for Netflix Vietnam and VTVgo
Pros
- Protocol set automatically
- Fortify router
- Quick Windows connections
- MediaStreamer DNS
Cons
- Ad blocking costs extra
- Sparse settings menu
ExpressVPN measured 140.71 Mbps with 221 ms of ping on its Vietnam location, and Speedtest placed its IP address in Hanoi. It unblocked VTVgo’s regional stations, HTV Online, VieON, and Netflix Vietnam.
FPT Play showed an unavailable-content error every time we tried it on ExpressVPN, so FPT subscribers should pick NordVPN or Proton VPN instead. Expect to pay less than $3 a month for ExpressVPN’s Basic plan on a 28-month term. It’s also among our top VPNs for iPhone.
Final Thoughts
Viewers who only want VTV’s national channels can watch them on VTVgo without a VPN. Everything else we tried required a Vietnamese IP address. NordVPN unblocked the full set, which makes it the one VPN to pick if you want every service. Proton VPN has the most servers in Hanoi and handled FPT Play and HTV.
It was detected by Netflix Vietnam and the regional stations. ExpressVPN covered Netflix Vietnam and the regional stations but failed FPT Play. Our guide to free Vietnam VPNs covers the free alternatives.
FAQ
Can I watch VTV abroad?
Yes, VTV1 to VTV8 play on VTVgo outside Vietnam with no VPN. Regional channels such as Tay Ninh TV, also on VTVgo, only play on a Vietnamese IP address.
Is FPT Play available outside Vietnam?
No, FPT Play blocks viewers outside Vietnam. A VPN server in Vietnam unblocks it, and its live TV works without signing up.
Does VieON work abroad?
Yes, but only with a smaller global catalog. A Vietnamese IP address unlocks the local catalog, and VieON's live TV plays without an account.
How can I watch Netflix Vietnam abroad?
Netflix Vietnam requires a Vietnamese IP address, because Netflix changes its catalog by country. NordVPN unblocks it, while Proton VPN's Vietnamese servers don't.
Do I need a VPN to watch HTV abroad?
Yes, HTV Online blocks viewers outside Vietnam. With a Vietnamese IP address, its channels play without an account, and NordVPN and Proton VPN unblock it.