Frequently Asked Questions about Traveling to Vietnam

Traveling to any new country will come up with many question that makes you confused. To help you with more information, we have listed Frequently Asked Questions about Traveling to Vietnam.

Have you ever heard about taking 10 minutes just to cross the street through a tsunami of motorbikes in Hanoi? Watching a moped loaded with honking pigs weave a wobbly route along a country lane? Exploring the world’s most spectacular cave systems in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park? You will get these unforgettable experience once coming to Vietnam!

A land of staggering natural beauty and cultural complexities, of dynamic megacities and hill-tribe villages, Vietnam is both exotic and compelling. Before making a decision to spend your holiday in Vietnam, let’s discover what foreigners usually ask about this country!

1.What is the best time of the year to visit Vietnam?

The climate in Vietnam is varied, that means the best time to travel to the country in terms of the weather will depend on where precisely you want to go and what you want to do. Broadly speaking, Vietnam has 3 regions: North, Central and South and climate in each region is different. The winter monsoon that runs from October to March typically makes the north of the country cool and damp, while the south is dry and warm. From April or May to October, the summer monsoon generally leads to the whole nation becoming quite humid and hot - except for around the mountains.

2.Is it safe to travel to Vietnam?

You know, Vietnam’s vibrant cities welcome thousands of visitors every year. This number is also a proof that Vietnam is a friendly and safe place for people to travel. The incidence rate of violent crime is quite low, therefore Vietnam is an ideal destination for women who want to travel alone.

We are happy to say that Vietnam is one of the safest country all over the world. This is relatively safe for both men and women to travel: no violence, no disease, no starvation.

Of course, every country has different problem. In Vietnam, tourists usually complain about over-aggressive street vendors, tour operators with a bad attitude and dangerous driving. These trouble are simple and you can avoid them with a cool head and sensible planning.

3.Is Vietnam a poor country?

Different from the past, Vietnam is one of the poorest countries in the World with per capita income below US$100 per year, nowadays this country is a lower-middle income country with per capita income of US$1,910 by the end of 2013.

4.Do you need a visa to enter Vietnam?

Foreigners who want to enter Vietnam are required a Vietnam visa. However, Vietnam has confirmed an extension of its Vietnam visa exemption program until the end of June 2018, by which citizens from countries in this list do not need to apply Vietnam visa in a limited day. Your passport needs to be valid for at least one month from the date that your Vietnamese visa expires.

Please check the table below to know whether you need to obtain a visa or not. If yes, you can apply Vietnam visa at any Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate near your house or apply online visa Vietnam Visa on Arrival.

As of January 2019, regular passport holders from 24 COUNTRIES below DO NOT need a tourist visa for Vietnam:

5.How can I get to Vietnam?

There are lots of airplane going to Vietnam every day. Vietnam Airlines – the national airline of this country – is the only airline that offers direct flights from London to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. There are many other international carriers that operate services from continental Europe, such as Lufthansa and Air France. The average flight time on a direct service to Vietnam is around 12 hours and you usually have to transit.

6.How can I apply for Vietnam visa at the Embassy?

The first thing you have to do is find out the Vietnam embassy or consulate address in your nation. If your current living nation doesn’t have Vietnam embassy or consulate, you need to go to the nearest nation having them to do this process. This way helps you surely to hold your visa before you come to Vietnam, but it takes a lot of time for processing (it normally takes about 5 – 7 working days to get the result) as well as it wastes your effort and time, especially in case the embassy or consulate is far away from your home.

The documents to apply visa at the embassy/ consulate are different from regions to regions. However, it normally includes:

• Application form.
• Passport which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Vietnam and still has at least two blank pages.
• Recent passport-sized color photos (Image must be taken within the last 3 months; Photos should be in color and should be taken against a white background; Image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features)).
• Relating documents basing on particular embassy/ consulate request.

7.Can I apply for Vietnam visa on Arrival?

Yes, you can. Visa on Arrival is used by many people who live so far away from the Embassy or Consulate, do not have time to go there apply for yourself, do not want to lose the issues (passport, money or documents) by postal mail. With this way, you can stay at home, access the Internet and follow some simple steps to get a Vietnam Visa.

Vietnam Visa On Arrival is the visa applying for all nationalities all over the world, coming to Vietnam for tourist purpose or business purpose, with variety length of stay and time of entry: 1 month single/ multiple entry, 3 months single/ multiple entry, 6 months multiple entry, 1 year multiple entry. However, you should remember that: For visa upon arrival option, it is applicable for those traveling by air to Vietnam.

How to apply for Vietnam visa on Arrival? We wrote the whole steps in brief for you:

• Fill in apply Vietnam Visa form on website with your information such as full name, passport number, date of birth, gender, nationality, date of arrival, type of visa…
• Double check your information to make sure that all are correct, make a payment with a list of payment methods we accept and fill in the secure payment page for our visa service fee.
• Receive approval letter in working hours. We shall automatically process approval letter and give the result back to your contact’s email on the bookings as processing time.

8.What is the local currency and what currency should I take?

The local currency is the Vietnamese dong but U.S. dollars are widely accepted and easy to exchange. It is not hard for you to change most common foreign currencies in the main cities. Vietnam also has network of ATMs throughout the country's big cities and towns. Major credit cards, such as Visa and MasterCard, are widely accepted in many cities and main tourist attractions, although be aware that there's usually a three per cent charge for using a credit card.

9.What is the time difference in Vietnam?

Vietnam Standard Time is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7). Vietnam is fifteen hours ahead of Los Angeles, twelve hours ahead of New York and seven hours ahead of London, one hour behind Perth and three hours behind Sydney (give or take an hour during daylight saving time).

10.Do they speak English in Vietnam?

The locals speak Vietnamese as an official language, it uses a modified Roman script and is tonal. In tourist centers, many Vietnamese will speak some English, but a lot will speak none. In more remote areas, English speakers can be very rare. A large number of younger people can speak English more fluently than the elders.

11.What is transport like and is it expensive?

There's a good transport network in Vietnam, with buses, boats and domestic flights connecting much of the country. Travelling around in Vietnam is generally inexpensive, making it affordable to see different areas of the country on a single trip.

12.What is there to see and do?

Vietnam is a fantastic all-round holiday destination, with plenty of natural and cultural attractions to keep you entertained. There is a wonderful variety of landscapes, from mountains and waterfalls to sweeping beaches and stunning islands. There are many must-visit natural attractions:

• Halong Bay, with its amazing limestone islands and towers
• The Cao Bang mountains
• The picturesque Phong Nha National Park that's home to an impressive cave system.
• Dalat, a beautiful scene of French colonial architecture and villas set amid picturesque landscapes.
• My Son, once a significant center of religious Hindu ceremonies where the kings of the Champa Kingdom built numerous temples devoted to the worship of the god, Shiva, between the 4th and 14th centuries.
• The largest city of the reunified country, offering plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic and modern attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife – Ho Chi Minh city.
• Mekong Delta – “ Vietnam’s Rice Basket”
• Beautiful beaches as Ly Son, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Da Nang, Quy Nhon…

The country does, of course, have a fantastic coastline too, where you can soak up the sun on glorious beaches or try water sports like kite surfing and scuba diving if you're looking for a bit of adventure.

13.Where are the best beaches?

Vietnam is home to a number of stunning beaches, with everything from hidden coves to developed stretches of coast available. Nha Trang is one of the most famous and is close to a range of amenities, while the Con Dao islands offer something a little quieter and less developed. Likewise, Phan Thiet, Danang, Quy Nhon, Phu Quoc and Mui Ne are excellent coastal destinations.

14.Is it cheap to eat out?

Eating out in Vietnam can be very cheap if you stick to local places. There are a host of restaurants where you can sample traditional Vietnamese dishes at very affordable prices.

15.Are things cheap in Vietnam?

Vietnam is one of Asia’s fastest growing countries, and as a result, the cost of visiting is going up every year. Despite this, it’s still possible to travel in Vietnam on a backpacker’s budget of $40 or less per day, or enjoy a more comfortable trip for $60 to $100 per day.

For a five-star experience in Vietnam, it’s best to budget $200 or more per day – roughly the same amount as you’d spend in nearby countries like Thailand.

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