Welcome you to Vietnam, a rising star country in Southeast Asia!

The following provides general information for your trip to Vietnam. This is especially useful if you are visiting Vietnam for the first time. Even if you have been to Vietnam before, you might discover some things you didn’t know. Even among the local people, very few have had the chance to fully experience everything the country has to offer. Let’s find out more together!

Basic Facts

• Major Cities: Hanoi (Capital City), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hai Phong, Hue, Can Tho, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Ha Long
• Official Language: Vietnamese (English is widely spoken in tourist areas)
• Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND) [~25.000VND/USD] => Exchange Rate by Vietcombank
• Time Zone: Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7

Visa and Customs

• List of countries exempt from visa to Vietnam: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belarus, [Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland from 01.03.2025-31.12.2025] (45 days); Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan (30 days); Philippines (21 days); Myanmar, Brunei (14 days); Chile, Panama (90 days)
• Vietnam grants e-visas for citizens of all countries and territories with 90-day stay duration and valid for multiple entry => Official information on e-Visa and Visa-exempt countries
• Ensure your Passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date with at least two blank pages for stamping.
• Customs Regulations: Avoid bringing in large sums of cash (report if exceeding $5,000); Prohibited items include drugs, pornography, and certain religious or political materials.

Climate and Weather

• Seasons:
  • North Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay): Four seasons; cold winters (Nov-Feb), hot summers (May-Aug), dry season (Nov-Apr), rainy season (May-Oct). The temperature typically varies from 14°C to 35°C.
  • Central Vietnam (Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An): dry season (Jan-Jul), rainy season (Aug-Dec). The temperature typically varies from 19°C to 35°C.
  • South Vietnam ( Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Mekongdelta): Tropical; dry season (Nov-Apr), rainy season (May-Oct). The temperature typically varies from 22°C to 35°C.