Be sure your passport is at least 6 months valid from the date you enter Vietnam. Check whether your nationality is eligible for visa to Vietnam exemption and we can help you prepare a letter of visa on arrival to Vietnam free of charge. There are 4 popular travel visa types: 1-month single entry, 1-month multiple entries, 3-month single entry, and 3-month multiple entries.
In Vietnam, only Vietnam Dong (VND) is accepted in any purchasing transactions. At some places like hotels, restaurants, souvenir stores, etc., travelers can use $USD, $AU, Euro or British pound sterling to pay for the goods and services.
Tourists can exchange money at some banks in Vietnam which are easily found at airports and main cities.
Check with your departure immigration gate for the amount one person can bring first then you need to report to the arrival immigration in Vietnam if you bring over US $5000 (per person).
You should not prepare VND before your Vietnam trip since the exchange rate in your country may not be favorable. It is advisable to have your money exchanged at arrival airport or bank in Vietnam for a better rate.
At the moment, there is no mandatory requirement for vaccinations before entering Vietnam unless travelers arrive from the Yellow Fever zone (South American & African countries). However, be careful and check your health record and make sure that you are inoculated against at least those diseases: Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis. Bear in mind that there is a possibility of malaria risks in a few rural areas of Vietnam. Ensure that you contact your hospitals and take medical advices for your children no less than two months before your trip.
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