Vietnam Travel Visa

U.S. citizens must have a valid passport and a visa to enter Vietnam. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay and you must have at least one blank visa page. When you apply for your visa to enter Vietnam, be sure to request the visa category that corresponds to your purpose of travel. If your U.S. passport is lost or stolen in Vietnam, you will need both a replacement passport and a replacement Vietnamese visa in order to arrive AND depart Vietnam. Be sure to visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest travel advisories related to Vietnam. And it’s always important when traveling abroad to understand the health and vaccination protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control.

Travel tips:
Mind your dong. The 100,000 and 10,000 Vietnamese Dong banknotes look similar. Take your time and count the zeros on your dong. Remember, it is normal in Vietnam for locals to overcharge or inflate prices when dealing with tourists. Some sellers will make false claims, pretend you’ve agreed to a higher price, or give you back less change than you’re owed. Do not drink the tap water and make sure the soup is boiling. Try to eat only at restaurants that are busy, as their ingredients turn over more and they are likely to keep the gas on all day.