Arrival entry visa can be obtain with the pre-approved introduction letter. This arrival entry visa issues at Vietnam’s International Airports with your pre-
approved introduction letter, two visa/passport size photos along airport tax and fee USD $25/pp, approximately. Tourists will be required to pay directly at
the airport. In the event of muti-nation travel trip, then a visa on arrival at airport as your best option. Contact us for more information.
Currency
The local currency is the dong (abbreviated "d" or VND). Bank notes are 200d, 500d, 1000d, 2,000d, 5,000d, 10,000d, 20,000d, 50,000d, 100,000d and
500,000d. The rate of exchange at updating time is approximately dong 16.000 to one US. Dollar. Credit cards are generally only accepted in major cities.
Visitors are recommended to carry US Dollar in small denominations. Travelers can change their money for Vietnamese dong (VND) at banks, hotels and
jewelry shops throughout the country.
Weather
Vietnam has typical tropical two seasons: dry and wet. The dry season is from November through April; the wet season is from May through October.
Heath requirements
No actual vaccinations are officially required. Malaria prophylaxis is no longer recommended but visitors are advised to check with their doctor or travel
immunization clinic regarding the advisability of inoculation against typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A & B. Please click at the links above for additional
informations.
Overland
The other way to get into Vietnam is by land , from China, Laos and Cambodia but the visas must be indicated clearly by Vietnamese Embassies with one or
two of the below entry points. Tourists can pass the border at the following entry points:
* From China: Huu Nghi, Lao Cai.
* From Laos: Cau Treo, Lao Bao.
* From Cambodia: Moc Bai.
Language
Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam but there are various dialects spoken by hill tribe people in remote areas. Leaning foreign languages ,
particularly English and French, is currently in vogue among young people in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Da Nang and other cities.
approved introduction letter, two visa/passport size photos along airport tax and fee USD $25/pp, approximately. Tourists will be required to pay directly at
the airport. In the event of muti-nation travel trip, then a visa on arrival at airport as your best option. Contact us for more information.
Currency
The local currency is the dong (abbreviated "d" or VND). Bank notes are 200d, 500d, 1000d, 2,000d, 5,000d, 10,000d, 20,000d, 50,000d, 100,000d and
500,000d. The rate of exchange at updating time is approximately dong 16.000 to one US. Dollar. Credit cards are generally only accepted in major cities.
Visitors are recommended to carry US Dollar in small denominations. Travelers can change their money for Vietnamese dong (VND) at banks, hotels and
jewelry shops throughout the country.
Weather
Vietnam has typical tropical two seasons: dry and wet. The dry season is from November through April; the wet season is from May through October.
Heath requirements
No actual vaccinations are officially required. Malaria prophylaxis is no longer recommended but visitors are advised to check with their doctor or travel
immunization clinic regarding the advisability of inoculation against typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A & B. Please click at the links above for additional
informations.
Overland
The other way to get into Vietnam is by land , from China, Laos and Cambodia but the visas must be indicated clearly by Vietnamese Embassies with one or
two of the below entry points. Tourists can pass the border at the following entry points:
* From China: Huu Nghi, Lao Cai.
* From Laos: Cau Treo, Lao Bao.
* From Cambodia: Moc Bai.
Language
Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam but there are various dialects spoken by hill tribe people in remote areas. Leaning foreign languages ,
particularly English and French, is currently in vogue among young people in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Da Nang and other cities.
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Country & population
Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the
southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. With a population of over 86 million, 2008 estimated, Vietnam is the
13th most populous country in the world with the size of total 331,690 Km square (128,527 sq mile) ranked the 65th in
the world. Vietnam was under Chinese control for a thousand years before becoming an independent country in the
year of 938. It was colonized by the French in the early 19th century and ended 1954. Vietnam civil War started since
1959 and ended in 1975, approximately 58,000 U.S. soldiers and 3 to 4 million Vietnamese from both sides killed,a
huge human lost. Capital is Hanoi and largest city is Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city).
Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the
southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. With a population of over 86 million, 2008 estimated, Vietnam is the
13th most populous country in the world with the size of total 331,690 Km square (128,527 sq mile) ranked the 65th in
the world. Vietnam was under Chinese control for a thousand years before becoming an independent country in the
year of 938. It was colonized by the French in the early 19th century and ended 1954. Vietnam civil War started since
1959 and ended in 1975, approximately 58,000 U.S. soldiers and 3 to 4 million Vietnamese from both sides killed,a
huge human lost. Capital is Hanoi and largest city is Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city).
Passport & visa
All citizens of other country than their resident country are required to get an entry visa to the other country. You could get
Vietnam entry visa from any one of the Vietnam Embassies and/or Consulates worldwide or Vietnam Immigration
Department in Hanoi before your departure flight. The entry visa may not be required for citizens of countries (Korea,
Japan, Scandinavians, .....Etc....) with which Vietnam has bilateral agreements for visa exemption.
All citizens of other country than their resident country are required to get an entry visa to the other country. You could get
Vietnam entry visa from any one of the Vietnam Embassies and/or Consulates worldwide or Vietnam Immigration
Department in Hanoi before your departure flight. The entry visa may not be required for citizens of countries (Korea,
Japan, Scandinavians, .....Etc....) with which Vietnam has bilateral agreements for visa exemption.
