1. Pre-Arrival Checklist
Ensure a seamless journey by preparing these essential items for all traveler types.
- 🛂Valid Passport: Minimum 6 months validity required.
- 📄E-Visa Holders: A physical printout of your e-visa letter is mandatory.
- ✉️VOA Approval Letter: For Visa on Arrival, this must be obtained before departure.
- 💵VOA Stamping Fee: US$25 (single) / US$50 (multi) in cash. Note: No ATMs at the VOA counter.
- 💰Customs Declaration: Declare cash over US$5,000 or 15M VND.
- 🩺Prescription Meds: Carry physician’s prescription for personal medication.
- ✈️Accommodation & Return Ticket: Have confirmed details ready.
- 📱Connectivity Tools: Offline maps and translation apps. Consider local SIM/eSIM.
2. Airport Navigation Flowcharts
Understand the distinct arrival pathways for different visa types.
E-Visa / Visa-Free Process
Disembark & Follow Signs
Proceed directly to the main immigration hall.
Immigration Control
Present passport & printed e-visa. This is the primary potential bottleneck.
Baggage Reclaim
Collect your luggage from the carousel.
Customs & Exit
Proceed through the green channel if nothing to declare.
Visa on Arrival Process
Disembark & Follow Signs
Proceed to the Visa on Arrival area first.
Landing Visa Counter
Submit approval letter, form, photo, and cash fee. This is a major bottleneck.
Immigration Control
With your new visa, proceed to the immigration queue. This is a second bottleneck.
Baggage Reclaim
Collect your luggage from the carousel.
Customs & Exit
Proceed through the green channel.
