You must travel with a valid passport or another travel document accepted by the Vietnamese authorities.

As a general rule, your passport should be valid for at least six months from your date of entry and should have sufficient blank pages for immigration stamps or visas. The exact requirements may depend on your nationality and type of visa or visa exemption.

Check that the name and passport number on your visa match your passport exactly. If you renew or replace your passport after receiving a visa, you may need to apply for a new visa.

Always confirm the latest requirements with the Vietnam Immigration Department, your airline or the nearest Vietnamese embassy before travelling.

Yes. Internet access is widely available throughout Vietnam, particularly in cities and tourist destinations. Most hotels, cafés and restaurants offer Wi-Fi, although connection quality may vary.

Mobile internet is usually affordable and convenient. Travellers can purchase a local physical SIM or, where supported, an eSIM. Coverage is generally good in populated areas but may be limited in mountains, on islands or in remote regions.

Avoid accessing sensitive accounts through unsecured public Wi-Fi. When necessary, use your mobile connection or another trusted network.

The official currency is the Vietnamese dong, abbreviated as VND and represented by the symbol ₫. It is the preferred currency for everyday purchases throughout the country.

International cards are accepted by many hotels, restaurants, shops and tourism businesses, especially in cities. However, cash remains useful for markets, street food, small shops, local transport and rural destinations.

ATMs are widely available in cities and tourist areas. Foreign currencies should be exchanged only at banks, airports or authorised exchange counters. Always check the exchange rate, withdrawal limit and any applicable fees.

Do not assume that US dollars will be accepted for ordinary purchases. Prices and payments should normally be made in Vietnamese dong unless a business clearly states otherwise.

Major international credit and debit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, tour operators and larger shops in major cities and tourist destinations.

Smaller businesses, markets, street-food vendors and establishments in rural areas may accept cash only. Carry a reasonable amount of Vietnamese dong, particularly when travelling outside major cities.

Some businesses or payment providers may apply a service, foreign-exchange or international transaction fee. Check the final amount before approving a payment and notify your bank of your travel plans if necessary.

ATMs accepting international cards are common in cities, but withdrawal limits and fees vary by bank. Travellers’ cheques are no longer a practical or widely accepted payment method.