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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAVELING TO VIETNAM BY AIR

If you are planning to enter Vietnam by air, there are several regulations that you must be aware of. These regulations are in place to ensure the safety and security of all passengers and to comply with the country's immigration laws. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
 
- Visa Requirements: Before traveling to Vietnam, it is important to check if you require a visa. Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visa in advance or you may be eligible for a visa exemption. Make sure to research and apply for the appropriate visa type before your departure.
- Passport Validity: Your passport must have a minimum validity of six months beyond your intended stay in Vietnam. Ensure that your passport is valid and has enough blank pages for immigration stamps.
- COVID-19 Measures: Due to the ongoing pandemic, Vietnam has implemented strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This includes mandatory health declarations, temperature checks, and possible quarantine requirements. Stay updated on the latest travel advisories and follow all necessary health protocols.
- Customs Regulations: Familiarize yourself with Vietnam's customs regulations to avoid any issues upon arrival. Certain items, such as firearms, drugs, and counterfeit goods, are strictly prohibited. Make sure to declare any restricted or taxable goods to customs authorities.
- Currency Regulations: There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency you can bring into Vietnam. However, if you are carrying more than 15,000 USD (or equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it upon arrival. It is advisable to carry a mix of cash and cards for convenience.
- Transportation: Vietnam has several international airports, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Ensure that you have arranged transportation from the airport to your accommodation in advance. Taxis and ride-sharing services are widely available, but be cautious of unlicensed or unofficial vehicles.
- Travel Insurance: It is highly recommended to have travel insurance that covers medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other unforeseen circumstances. This will provide you with peace of mind during your trip.
By familiarizing yourself with these regulations and taking the necessary precautions, you can ensure a smooth and hassle-free entry into Vietnam.
Enjoy your trip and have a memorable experience exploring this beautiful country!
 
HOANG NAM TRAVEL WOULD LIKE TO SHARE YOU SOME REGULATIONS ACORDING TO VIETNAMESE LAW OR REGULATIONS AS FOLLOWS:

REGULATIONS ON CARRYING OF GOLD BY INDIVIDUALS LEAVING OR ENTERING VIETNAM FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE.

Regulations on carrying of gold by individuals leaving or entering Vietnam for permanent residence according to Article 4 of Circular 11/2014/TT-NHNN are as follows:
- If foreign individuals, who are permitted to permanently reside in Vietnam, carry along material gold, ingot gold, jewelry gold and fine-art gold articles in a total amount of 300 (three hundred) grams or more, they shall declare such with customs offices.
* Those who carry gold in a total amount of between 300 (three hundred) grams and under 1 (one) kilogram shall declare such with customs offices;
* Those who carry gold in a total amount of 1 (one) kilogram or more must have permits for carrying of gold out of the country for permanent residence abroad granted by State Bank branches of provinces or centrally run cities where they reside, and at the same time shall declare such with customs offices.

Circular No. 15/2011/TT-NHNN of August 12, 2011, providing for the carrying of cash in foreign currency, Vietnamese dong by individuals upon entry into and exit from the country.

Amount of cash in foreign currency, Vietnamese dong to be declared to the border Customs upon entry into, exit from the country
1. Individuals carry foreign currency, Vietnamese dong in cash, upon entry into or exit from the country with passport through international border gates of Vietnam, in excess of the following amount shall be required to declare to the border Customs:
a. USD 5,000 (Five thousand United States dollars) or other foreign currencies of the same value;
b. VND 15,000,000 (Fifteen million Vietnamese Dong).

2. In the event where a person, upon entry into the country, carries an amount of cash in foreign currency in excess of USD 5,000 or other foreign currencies of the same value and has a demand for depositing such amount of foreign currency to his foreign currency payment account at a credit institution, foreign bank’s branch authorized to engage in foreign exchange (hereinafter collectively referred to as authorized credit institutions), he shall be required to declare to the border Customs. Entry-exit declaration statement with confirmation of the border Customs about the carried amount of foreign currency in cash as a basis for the authorized credit institution to cause the foreign currency in cash deposited to the payment account.

3. Amount of foreign currency and Vietnamese dong in cash required to be declared at the border gate Customs as stipulated in Paragraph 1 of this Article shall not be applied to the individuals who carry means of payment, valuable papers in foreign currency or in Vietnamese dong such as traveler’s cheques, bank card, savings book, securities and other valuable papers.

 
Pursuant to Article 8 of Decree 100/2020/ND-CP stipulating the quantity of duty-free purchases as follows:
 Quantification of duty-free purchases
Subjects may purchase duty-free goods to serve their personal needs and general daily-life needs of crew members on board ships traveling on international routes during the period. When a ship is moored at a Vietnamese seaport, the norms for each crew member in a time when a ship is anchored at a Vietnamese seaport is as follows:
a) Alcohol of 20 degrees or more: 1.5 liters or alcohol below 20 degrees: 2.0 liters or alcoholic beverages, beer: 3.0 liters.
For whole bottles, jars, jars and cans (hereinafter abbreviated as bottles) with a capacity larger than the prescribed capacity but not exceeding 01 liter, the whole bottle is exempt from tax. In case of exceeding 01 liter, the excess amount must be taxed according to the provisions of law;
b) Cigarettes: 200 cigarettes or tobacco: 250 grams or cigars: 20 cigarettes.


EXEMPTION OF ENTRY VISA TO VIETNAM

Vietnam Visa Exemption countries & Duration

Viet Nam's visa exemption list (updated on October 2023)
As of August 2023, regular passport holders of 25 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the full list of Vietnam visa free countries and duration:
No. Country Maximum visa-free duration      Applicable purpose of visit (if any)
1 Chile 90 days Entries that do not include remunerated activities
2 Panama 90 days Entries that do not include remunerated activities
3 Cambodia 30 days Not mentioned
4 Indonesia 30 days Not mentioned
5 Kyrgyzstan 30 days Not mentioned
6 Laos 30 days Not mentioned
7 Malaysia 30 days Tourism, attending press, conference/coverage, official duty, visiting relatives, business negotiation, investment, sports, or attending seminars or conferences
8 Singapore 30 days Entries that do not include remunerated activities
9 Thailand 30 days Not mentioned
10 Philippines 21 days Not mentioned
11 Brunei 14 days Not mentioned
12 Myanmar 14 days Visiting only
13 Belarus 45 days Not mentioned
14 Denmark 45 days Not mentioned
15 Finland 45 days Not mentioned
13 France 45 days Not mentioned
17 Germany 45 days Not mentioned
18 Italy 45 days Not mentioned
19 Japan 45 days Not mentioned
20 Norway 45 days Not mentioned
21 Russia 45 days Not mentioned
22 South Korea 45 days Not mentioned
23 Spain 45 days Not mentioned
24 Sweden 45 days Not mentioned
25 United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO) 45 days Not mentioned
 
 


 

 

 

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