November 29, 2025
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Infographic: Navigating Ho Chi Minh City’s SGN Airport

Infographic: Navigating Ho Chi Minh City’s SGN Airport

Don’t Start Your Vietnam Trip in a Queue

A Visual Guide to Navigating SGN Airport and Skipping the Lines

The Arrival Bottleneck: Time is Precious

On average, travelers can spend up to 90 minutes navigating immigration. With an Expedited Service, that time shrinks to just 15 minutes. How will you spend your saved time?

90
Minutes in Standard Queue

Peak hour wait for immigration clearance.

15
Minutes with Fast Track

Bypass the lines with a personal escort.

+75
Minutes Saved

That’s more time for your first bowl of phở, checking into your hotel, or starting to explore.

Your Arrival Journey: Standard vs. Expedited

Path 1: For E-Visa & Visa-Free Travelers

Standard Journey
Deplane & Walk

Follow signs to the large immigration hall.

Immigration Queue

The main bottleneck. Wait with hundreds of other passengers.

Baggage Claim

Wait for your bags after clearing immigration.

Customs & Exit

Proceed through customs to the public arrivals hall.

Expedited Journey
Meet & Greet

An agent meets you with a name sign before the queues.

Priority Immigration

Bypass the main line via a private lane.

Guided to Baggage

Your agent assists you to the correct baggage carousel.

Assisted Exit

Effortlessly guided through customs to your transport.

Path 2: For Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) Holders

Standard Journey
Find VOA Counter

First queue to submit documents and pay cash fee.

Wait for Visa Stamp

A long wait for your name to be called. No cash? Big problem.

Immigration Queue

Join the second long queue to be formally stamped in.

Baggage Claim & Exit

Finally, collect your bags and exit.

Expedited Journey
Meet & Greet

Agent collects your passport and paperwork upon arrival.

Agent Handles VOA

Agent completes the entire VOA process for you. Cash/photo issues solved.

Priority Immigration

Escorted directly to the private lane, skipping both queues.

Guided to Exit

A seamless journey from plane to car.

The Benefits of a Seamless Arrival

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Start Your Trip Instantly

Don’t waste a moment. Be in your taxi within 15-20 minutes of deplaning.

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Eliminate All Stress

No confusion, no anxiety. A personal agent handles everything for you.

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Solve VOA Problems

Forgot your photo or the exact cash for the stamping fee? Your agent has it covered.

VIP Experience

Perfect for business travelers, families with kids, or anyone who values comfort.

What Our Customers Are Saying

My experience was great. Quick time through customs and easy to find my guy to navigate the system. Very responsive team.

– Brooke R.

Smooth communication, clear instructions, nice staff, efficient service! Absolutely worth it after a long flight.

– Candy K.

Excellent experience. It’s very simple to apply online, and fast, effective, many options are available.

– Feng K.

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Data sourced from VietnamImmigration.org arrival procedures. All wait times are estimates and can vary.

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Interactive Guide: Ho Chi Minh City Airport Arrival Close Your Guide to Arriving at SGN Airport Standard Journey vs. Expedited Service: Choose your path below.

Imagine this: The plane doors open, and the warm, humid air of Ho Chi Minh City greets you. You’re dreaming of your first bowl of pho, the bustling energy of the city, and the start of an unforgettable Vietnamese adventure.