Vietnam FAQ
If you reside in or you’re travelling from a yellow fever-affected country, you’ll be required to present proof of vaccination against the disease.
Vietnam is a beautiful country with plenty of beautiful landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and lovely people. You’ll be able to communicate with people in English, but more in the urban areas.
People in the countryside will rarely know how to speak it, and your chances of getting along are higher with the younger generation. Even so, it is recommended that you learn a few basic expressions before you leave so that you can get around. There are apps you can use, but a pocket-sized dictionary may also help.
Don’t expect the internet to have the same speed as in western countries, and some regions do not have the internet at all. One aspect you need to be careful about is money. In Vietnam, the currency is the dong. When you exchange your money, you will notice that the bills are very similar. The 50,000 dong bill is almost identical to the 500,000 bills, which can sometimes make you lose money.
We recommend that before you make a payment, you should take a close look at what bills you are giving. Do not expect vendors to give your money back once you make a mistake. Tourists’ money is relatively new in Vietnam, which is why some vendors may try to take advantage of you. They will bargain for one price and you can end up paying another.
Speaking of bargaining, you are allowed to do it almost everywhere. However, if you have no skills, you should refrain from buying too much stuff. You will get scammed, otherwise.
Although a lot of people choose to explore Vietnam with the help of a tour guide, it’s not recommended to buy tour packages. A lot of people are not satisfied with what they get and could actually get more done on their own. Although it might take more time to create your own itinerary, thorough research can really elevate your trip.
As for accommodation, the hotels in Vietnam are a bit pricey. However, one great tip is to search the alleys. You’ll find many hotels that are clean and have better prices. Hotels that are on the main street take advantage of the fact that they are the first thing you see, which is why the hotels in the back alleys have lower fees.
One of the things you will like in Vietnam is the food. However, make sure you only eat from very crowded places. Standing in line may not be your favourite, but since the place is crowded, you know that the cooks leave their burners open all day long. Plus, they always have fresh food. Places that have very few clients will make the food and leave it out for long periods. Also, when you go to a street vendor to buy some soup, make sure that the soup in the pot is slow boiling.
The best way to explore Vietnam is by train. That is because you can avoid the traffic and the constant honking. You get to see a lot of beautiful places in a calm manner. However, if you need to buy a ticket, do it at the train station. Hotels will always ask you where you are headed next, and they will offer to buy you a ticket. As you can imagine, they do not do it for free. Just buy your own ticket and save some cash.
The following airports and landports allow entry with the use of an eVisa
International airports:
Cat Bi Int Airport (Hai Phong)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (Khanh Hoa)
Can Tho International Airport
Da Nang International Airport
Noi Bai Int Airport (Ha Noi)
Phu Bai Int Airport
Phu Quoc International Airport
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
Landport:
Bo Y Landport
Cha Lo Landport
Cau Treo Landport
Huu Nghi Landport
Ha Tien Landport
Lao Bao Landport
Lao Cai Landport
La Lay Landport
Moc Bai Landport
Mong Cai Landport
Nam Can Landport
Na Meo Landport
Song Tien Landport
Tinh Bien Landport
Tay Trang Landport
Xa Mat Landport
Seaport:
Chan May Seaport
Da Nang Seaport
Duong Dong Seaport
Hon Gai Seaport
Hai Phong Seaport
Nha Trang Seaport
Quy Nhon Seaport
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
Vung Tau Seaport
At any entry point you use, you must display your eVisa and Medical Declaration. Remember that both documents are required to enter the country.
This depends entirely on the method of processing you choose. We offer three options:
Standard Processing Time: 5 Business Days
Rush Processing: 4 Business Days
Super Rush Processing: 3 Business Days
Your passport should be valid for at least 30 days after the visa expiry date and should have at least one blank page.
30 days in total.
You can request that an agency, organization or individual in Vietnam sponsor your stay.
They would have to apply for a new visa on your behalf at the Vietnam Immigration Department.
You can enter Vietnam on any date within the validity period on your eVisa. It doesn’t have to be on the exact date that it becomes valid.
Just one.
The eVisa is only intended for specific nationalities. The Medical Declaration, on the other hand, must be obtained by all travellers to Vietnam.
The situation in each country during the Covid 19 pandemic is changing rapidly.
Please check with the foreign office of the country in order to ascertain the most up to date entry requirement for vaccination and Covid tests.
The situation in each country during the Covid 19 pandemic is changing rapidly.
Please check with the foreign office of the country in order to ascertain the most up to date entry requirement for vaccination and Covid tests.
This depends on the processing time you have chosen. Please refer to the Fast Track Visa website page for that country for more information.
30 days from the proposed date of entry for a single entry.
You must have a printed version of your eVisa as well as your passport and printed Medical Declaration
Only those with an ordinary Chinese passport will be able to apply for the eVisa.
The following list is for nationalities that are eligible for the Vietnam eVisa:
Argentina
Australia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus*
Brunei**
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Colombia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark*
Finland*
France*
Germany*
Greece
Hungary
India
Ireland
Italy*
Japan*
Kazakhstan
Luxembourg
Mongolia
Myanmar
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway*
Panama
Peru
Philippines***
Poland
Romania
Russia*
Slovakia
South Korea*
Spain*
Sweden*
Timor Leste
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom*
United States
Uraguay
Venezuela
Citizens from countries with an * do not require a visa if they will stay in Vietnam for less than:
*15 days
**14 days
***21 days
For the Medical Declaration, all the nationalities must obtain this document to be able to enter Vietnam, even the same Vietnamese citizens who have visited other countries and are returning to Vietnam.
The Vietnam eVisa is issued to foreigners by the Vietnamese Immigration Department via an electronic system, providing permission to travel to and enter Vietnam. The Vietnam eVisa allows for a max stay of 30 days in Total and is for a single entry.
If the visit is related to your duties as a member of a flgiht crew, then you won’t need one.
Contact your airline for more information on this.
The following is required to submit your application:
Passport (valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Vietnam)
Credit/debit card
Digital passport scan (bio page)
Digital ID/passport image