Do I need vaccinations?
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Visa Do I need a visa?
Vietnam issues e-visas to nationals of many European countries. The conditions, the permitted length of stay and the open entry points change regularly. Read the guide -
Communication Phone and internet: how does it work?
Tourist SIM cards and eSIMs can be bought as soon as you land at the airport, simply by showing your passport. 4G covers all three regions; hotels and cafés all have Wi-Fi. Read the guide -
On the street How do you cross the street through the motorbikes?
Walk slowly and at a steady pace, without stopping suddenly or stepping back: the riders will steer around you. Read the guide -
Safety How do I keep my belongings and documents safe?
Leave your passport in the hotel safe and carry a copy with you; in markets and busy streets, wear your bag in front of you. Read the guide -
Etiquette Pagodas and temples: what should you know?
Cover your shoulders and knees, take off your shoes before entering the sanctuary, speak quietly and ask permission before photographing local people. Read the guide -
NEW PRE-ARRIVAL IMMIGRATION PROCEDURE FOR FOREIGN VISITORS – FROM 15 APRIL 2026
From 15 April 2026, the electronic pre-entry declaration system is being rolled out simultaneously at Vietnam's main international airports. This regulation helps to streamline… Read the guide -
Passport and Visa for Vietnam
(Source: Nam Air) 1. Passport To enter Vietnam, your passport must meet the following conditions: Validity: The passport must be valid for at least… Read the guide -
Customs and Immigration in Vietnam
Foreign visitors complete entry procedures at Noi Bai International Airport (Photo: Giang Huy) 1. Immigration procedures Since April 2026, Vietnam has modernised its procedures… Read the guide -
Useful numbers and emergencies in Vietnam
(Photo: Christoph Burgstedt) 1. National emergency numbers (free services) These numbers can be reached 24 hours a day from any phone (landline or mobile).… Read the guide -
Essential apps for Vietnam
(Photo: Apple) 1. Transport and mobility (getting around) Vietnam has a highly developed digital transport ecosystem. Forget waiting by the roadside: everything happens on… Read the guide -
Language and Communication in Vietnam
The president of Nvidia Corporation having a drink in Vietnam (Photo: Dân Trí) Although Vietnamese is the official language spoken throughout the country, many… Read the guide -
History and Geography of Vietnam
(Photo: Tiền phong) To understand Vietnam is to delve into a thousand-year history marked by resilience and to discover an exceptionally diverse geography, sculpted… Read the guide -
In-depth guide: Practical tips for travelling safely during the monsoon and typhoon season
Travelling in Southeast Asia, and particularly in Vietnam, in July and August – a period of intense monsoon activity and typhoon risk – presents… Read the guide
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