Visa-free for Chinese passport holders (30 days, since 2024). Requirements: passport (6+ months validity), return ticket. For longer stays, apply for e-Visa (90 days, 25 USD) via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.

Vietnam

Vietnam enchants travelers with its emerald limestone karsts, bustling floating markets, and exquisite regional cuisine. From the historic charm of Hanoi's Old Quarter to the peaceful beauty of Ha Long Bay, experience a perfect blend of natural wonders, cultural depth, and unforgettable street food.

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Best Time

March to May and September to November (shoulder seasons) offer best value and balanced weather. October-April is high season with favorable weather but higher prices.

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Budget

USD 20–180 per day

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Language

Vietnamese (official, Austroasiatic language), English (50%+ of population speak English; compulsory in schools; widely used in business and tourism), 110+ languages total including Tay, Hmon

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Currency

Vietnamese Dong (VND). Small vendors and street food accept cash primarily. Widespread ATMs in major cities. Banks and gold shops offer better exchange rates than airports.

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Climate

Diverse climate across regions: North (subtropical with cool winters and hot summers), Central (tropical with intense heat and heavy rains), South (tropical, warm and humid year-round, minima

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Passport	Visa Type	Max Stay	Fee (USD)
Australia Updated 2026-06-30	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Canada Updated 2026-06-30	E-Visa	90 days	$25
China Updated 2026-06-30	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Germany Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	45 days	Free
France Updated 2026-06-01	E-Visa	90 days	$25
United Kingdom Updated 2026-06-10	E-Visa	90 days	$25
India Updated 2026-06-01	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Japan Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	45 days	Free
South Korea Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	45 days	Free
United States Updated 2026-06-30	E-Visa	90 days	$25

Other passports

Spain Updated 2026-06-01	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Hong Kong(China) Updated 2026-06-30	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Italy Updated 2026-06-01	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Malaysia Updated 2026-06-10	Visa Free	30 days	Free
Netherlands Updated 2026-06-01	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Russia Updated 2026-06-01	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Singapore Updated 2026-06-10	Visa Free	30 days	Free
Thailand Updated 2026-06-10	Visa Free	30 days	Free
Turkey Updated 2026-06-01	E-Visa	90 days	$25
Taiwan(China) Updated 2026-06-30	E-Visa	90 days	$25
UK Updated 2026-06-30	Visa Free	45 days	Free

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Current passport coverage: CN, US, JP, KR, GB, DE, FR, AU, CA, IN, BR, IT, ES, NL. More passports coming soon.

Events & Festivals

festival January

Lunar New Year

cultural January – December

Hoi An Lantern Festival

On the 14th day of each lunar month, Hoi An's ancient town turns off its electric lights and glows entirely by the light of hundreds of colorful silk lanterns floating on the Thu Bon River. The monthly festival preserves a tradition dating back centuries and creates an enchanting atmosphere throughout the UNESCO heritage town.

holiday February

Tet New Year

Vietnam's most important festival celebrates the lunar new year with family reunions, ancestral offerings, and vibrant street celebrations lasting up to two weeks. Homes are decorated with peach blossoms and kumquat trees, and the night sky lights up with spectacular fireworks over major cities.

festival June

Da Nang Fireworks Festival

festival September – October

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Vietnam's beloved Tet Trung Thu fills the streets with colorful lantern processions, mooncakes, and dragon dances celebrating the harvest moon. Children carry star-shaped lanterns through the streets while lion dancers perform to ward off evil spirits.