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VIETNAM E-VISA

Vietnam offers visa exemptions to travellers from 24 countries, and e-Visas to travellers from 80 countries. Travellers can also easily apply for a visa on arrival online or in person at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate. Below is all the information you need on visas for Vietnam.

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EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES IN VIETNAM

Embassies and consulates of foreign countries in Vietnam can be found in the cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. For easy reference, below is a full list of embassies in Vietnam and Vietnamese embassies abroad.

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HOSPITALS

Vietnam’s major cities have excellent clinics and hospitals ready to serve travellers, with English-speaking doctors and staff. Below you’ll find a list of some of the best places to go if you need medical help. We highly recommend buying travel insurance before coming to Vietnam.

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INTERNET AND POSTAL SERVICES

Vietnam is well-wired and in most destinations you can easily find a connection in cafes, spas, shops, hotels and restaurants. Free public Internet access is available in several tourist hubs and major airports. Local 3G and 4G packages are an affordable option if you plan to visit remote areas or need to be online frequently. The Vietnamese postal service is generally reliable, although packages can take longer to arrive than expected and are often held at the post office for pick-up. Mailboxes are uncommon. If you are sending postcards home, give them to your hotel to mail or send them directly from a post office.

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SIM CARDS & HELPFUL NUMBERS

Getting a local SIM card in Vietnam is fast and inexpensive. There are three major GSM network operators in Vietnam, and all have good coverage

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POWER PLUGS

The voltage supply in Vietnam is 220 volts. Most sockets accommodate plugs with two round prongs. If you need adaptors you can find them at any electrical shop, or ask your hotel for assistance. Power cuts and surges are not common but can happen from time to time depending on the location,

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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) is the biggest holiday of the year, and takes place in late January or early February. Travellers should be aware that most businesses and restaurants shut down during this holiday, as Vietnamese travel home to be with their families. Public transport hubs are full to overflowing in the days leading up to Tet. Any transportation booked over the Tet period should be confirmed well in advance.

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LOCAL TAXIS SERVICE

Vietnam has modern, efficient taxi services to help you get around. To avoid scams and haggling, we recommend sticking with the reputable Vinasun and Mai Linh taxis only. There are plenty of these taxis in Vietnam’s tourism destinations. Other taxi companies you can take are Hanoi Taxi Group and SaigonTourist. Whichever taxi company you take, always ask to use the metre. In most cities, you can also use call the operator numbers for Vinasun or Mai Linh taxis for a pickup from your location.

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CURRENCY

Vietnam's unit of currency is the Vietnamese đồng (VND), represented by the '₫' symbol. You can find notes in denominations of 200₫, 500₫, 1,000₫, 2,000₫, 5,000,₫ 10,000₫, 20,000₫, 50,000₫, 100,000₫, 200,000₫, and 500,000₫. For newcomers it can be helpful to ignore the final three zeros until you get the hang of the conversion. If you need to change money, currency exchange counters are available at airports, banks, and official exchange centers. However do note it can be very difficult to purchase dollars once you’re in Vietnam. For most travellers we recommend using ATMs instead of currency exchange points. ATMs are widely available across the country. Maximum withdrawals for foreign cards are usually two or three million per transaction. Below are some banks with higher withdrawal limits: