An infographic guide to navigating Ha Long City’s Airport efficiently and bypassing the queues.
Your journey through Van Don Airport (VDO) depends on your visa type. The Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) path includes an extra, often time-consuming, first step. Below is a comparison of the two processes.
Proceed to Immigration Checkpoint
Retrieve Luggage at Baggage Claim
Pass Through Customs Check
Exit to Arrivals Hall
Queue at Landing Visa Counter
Proceed to Immigration Checkpoint
Retrieve Luggage at Baggage Claim
Pass Through Customs Check
Exit to Arrivals Hall
The primary cause of arrival delays is queuing. During peak hours, wait times can accumulate significantly. The Arrival Fast Track Service is designed specifically to mitigate this.
This chart illustrates the potential time saved by using the Fast Track service, which bypasses queues at both the visa counter and immigration, compared to standard processing during peak arrival times.
For Visa-on-Arrival, preparation is key to avoid serious delays. The Fast Track service can assist if you’re missing items, but having these ready is essential.
Single Entry Visa
$25
Stamping fee payable in cash (USD or VND)
Multi-Entry Visa
$50
Stamping fee payable in cash (USD or VND)
⚠️ No ATM at the Visa-on-Arrival area. You must have cash ready.
You must also present a completed NA1 form and a 4x6cm passport photo.
Our staff meets you at the aircraft gate with a personalized sign.
We handle your visa paperwork and stamping fee payment for you.
You are escorted through the fast lane, bypassing all queues.
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Interactive Arrival Guide: Ha Long City Int’l Airport Arrive in Style & Speed Your Interactive Guide to Ha Long City’s Airport First, select your arrival type: E-visa / Visa-Free Visa-on-Arrival Here is your streamlined arrival process at Van Don Airport. Follow these steps for a smooth entry.
This document provides a detailed overview of the arrival procedures at Ha Long City’s International Airport (Van Don), identified by IATA code VDO and ICAO code VVVD. It aims to furnish visitors with essential information regarding pre-arrival preparations, airport navigation protocols, and the distinct advantages offered by the Arrival Fast Track Service.
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