Thursday, May 2, 2024

Bringing Medication into Viet Nam

Narcotic medication drugs must be declared to customs and must not exceed the quantity stated in the enclosed doctor's prescription, but not more than the quantity indicated for seven days.

Psychotropic medication drugs or medication containing precursors used as drugs must be declared to customs and must not exceed the quantity stated in the enclosed doctor's prescription, but not more than the quantity indicated for ten days.

13 countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas

Visa requirements are exempted for citizens of the following countries: Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of France, Republic of Italy, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Finland and Republic of Belarus with a temporary residence duration of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type, purpose of entry, provided that all entry conditions according to Vietnamese law are met.

Evisa information

Vietnam portal on Immigration/Vietnam visa - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) to apply for an electronic visa. 

All enquiries for applications made to this website of the Vietnamese Immigration Department will need to be made to Vietnam portal on Immigration/Vietnam visa - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn). If you want to contact the Vietnamese Immigration Department: Contact | Cục quản lý xuất nhập cảnh (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn)

Please note that the Embassy can not assist in a direct application to above website or via a third party website. 

TOURIST VISA

For e-visa please go to the website of the Vietnamese Immigration Department https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn to apply. All enquiries will need to be made directly to this website (or https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en/gioi-thieu/contact) as the Embassy is not related to the process.

For existing application to https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, the Embassy can not answer any question regarding the progress.

If you can not apply by yourself and need our assistance, please write email to [email protected]

WARNING:

There has been a cluster of complaints from both Australian and foreign visitors that the online visa applications via unauthorized and/or untrustworthy websites cause a lot of inconvenience. Sometimes they can not board on the plane or be denied entry and pay a fine because of fake visas.

For reasons as such, travelers and businesses to Viet Nam are strongly recommended to apply for the visas before departure

Certification the form to get Criminal Records Certificate (police check) for foreigners who resided in Viet Nam at the Vietnamese National Center for Criminal Records

Please be advised that the Embassy does not issue Criminal Record (Police Check). We only certify the Form and the passport for you to send to Vietnam to get the Criminal Record.

Thủ tục dành cho công dân Việt Nam (for Vietnamesse)

10 điểm du lịch Việt Nam được truyền thông nước ngoài ca ngợi năm 2018

Đà Nẵng, Sapa, Hà Nội, Mũi Né... tiếp tục là những địa điểm được khách nước ngoài ưa thích nhất khi du lịch Việt Nam. Dự báo năm 2019, Đà Nẵng, Dãy Hoàng Liên Sơn sẽ là địa điểm du lịch hot nhất trên thế giới. 

Quảng bá mạnh vào thị trường Úc và New Zealand

VH- Từ ngày 6-15.8, đoàn công tác của Tổng cục Du lịch do Tổng cục trưởng Nguyễn Văn Tuấn dẫn đầu sẽ tổ chức Chương trình giới thiệu du lịch Việt Nam tại Úc và New Zealand.

Tối 6.8.2018 (giờ địa phương), Chương trình roadshow giới thiệu du lịch Việt Nam diễn ra tại khách sạn Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens (thành phố Melbourne, Úc) thu hút sự tham gia của trên 100 đại biểu gồm các nhà quản lý, blogger du lịch, phóng viên báo chí và các doanh nghiệp lữ hành tới trao đổi, giao lưu và tìm kiếm cơ hội hợp tác với các doanh nghiệp Việt Nam. 

The North Ha Noi

The North Ha Noi

The capital, Hanoi, sprawls on the banks of the Red River. It is a beautiful city that retains an air of French colonial elegance with pretty yellow stucco buildings lining leafy streets. Hanoi is also a city of lakes, which adds to its air of sleepy grace. At present there are relatively few cars
Central Vietnam Hue

Central Vietnam Hue

Midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City lies the city of Hue. The former capital of the emperors of Vietnam, it is known for its beautiful imperial architecture, although a great deal of this was destroyed during the Tet offensive in 1968. The Perfume River forms the border between the city itself and the former ‘Forbidden Purple City’, the mighty Citadel.
The South Ho Chi Minh City

The South Ho Chi Minh City

Set back from the delta formed by the Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is the main commercial center of the southern part of Vietnam, receiving its name in honor of the leader who successfully led the nation against both France and the USA. Locals still like to refer to it as Saigon
Traditional festivals in Lunar year (When to go)

Traditional festivals in Lunar year (When to go)

The last day of the previous year to 3rd day of 1st Lunar month: Tết festival.2nd day of 1st Lunar month: Cửa Ông temple Festival, Cửa Ông ward, Cẩm Phả district, Quảng Ninh province.
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