Traveling to Vietnam? From travel tips and Vietnam travel guides, get everything you need to know about visiting Vietnam just below.
Currency: Vietnamese Dong
Language: Vietnamese
Visa: Before traveling to Vietnam PLEASE check their latest visa and entry requirements for your country of origin well ahead of your departure date.
Depending on your country of origin, Vietnam allows you to stay for various lengths of time and may require a visa. For instance:
If you’re planning on staying for 30 days or more, you’ll need to apply for a tourist visa at least 3-5 days in advance. However, as stated previously, please check the latest requirements for Visa and entry into Vietnam to ensure you are accessing the latest information.
Getting Around Vietnam: You can check the latest transportation route options and fares for bus, boat and train travel in Vietnam via 12GoAsia.
Safety: Generally speaking, Vietnam is a safe country to visit. Just like popular tourist destinations theft and tourist scams are common things tourists encounter.
A great thing to always have with you is travel Insurance through World Nomads. Covering things like medical bills and theft, having travel insurance has definitely come in handy for us a time or two.
Essential Phrases: Even if you are not fluent in Vietnamese, it’s always nice to know a few words of the local language.
If you like taking tours or would like a local guide to take you around, there are amazing Vietnam tours and experiences to check out!
Whether you are looking for luxury hotels in the big cities or quaint bungalows in a village, Vietnam really has something for everyone. For us, we use booking.com to reserve our stays, not only in Vietnam but throughout the world.
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