Interactive Arrival Guide: Cat Bi Airport (HPH)

A Seamless Arrival at Cat Bi Airport (HPH)

Your interactive guide to navigating immigration with ease.

First, select your arrival status:

Your Arrival Steps (E-visa / Visa-Exempt)

STEP 1

Arrival Immigration

Proceed to the main immigration hall after disembarking.

What to do:

Follow signs for “Immigration” or “Passport Control”.
Queue in the “Foreign Passports” lane.
Present your passport and a printed copy of your e-visa.

Potential Issue: Long Queues

This is the most common point of delay. Waiting times can exceed an hour during peak periods.

STEP 2

Baggage Claim

Collect your checked luggage after clearing immigration.

What to do:

Find your flight on the information screens to locate the correct carousel.
Collect your bags. Proceed to the oversized luggage area if needed.

STEP 3

Customs Check

Proceed to the customs exit with your luggage.

What to do:

Use the “Green Channel” if you have nothing to declare.
Use the “Red Channel” if you have goods to declare (e.g., large sums of cash).

FINAL STEP

Exit & Enjoy Vietnam

Welcome! Your journey begins now.

Your Arrival Steps (Visa on Arrival)

STEP 1

Landing Visa Counter

DO NOT go to immigration first. Find the “Visa on Arrival” counter.

Mandatory Checklist:

Visa Approval Letter (printed)
Completed NA1 Form
One 4x6cm passport photo
Cash for stamping fee (USD or VND)

Stamping Fee Comparison:

Potential Issue: Major Delays

This is a major bottleneck. Queues are long, and missing any document (photo, cash) causes significant problems. NO ATM here.

STEP 2

Arrival Immigration

Proceed to immigration with your newly stamped visa.

What to do:

Queue in the “Foreign Passports” lane.
Present your passport, now with the visa sticker inside.

Potential Issue: More Queuing

After waiting at the VOA counter, you may face another queue here.

STEP 3

Baggage Claim & Customs

Collect your bags and proceed through the customs exit.

FINAL STEP

Exit & Enjoy Vietnam

Welcome! Your journey begins now.

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Your Essential Arrival Toolkit

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Passport

At least 6 months validity & 2 blank pages.

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Visa Documents

Printed e-visa or VOA approval letter.

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Accommodation Details

Name and address of your first hotel.

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Cash

USD or VND, especially for VOA stamping fee.

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Insurance

Travel and health insurance documents.

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Power Adapter

Type A, C, or G for Vietnam.

Cat Bi Airport (HPH) is located about 8km from Hai Phong city center and is a popular gateway to Ha Long Bay. It’s a modern but smaller regional airport.

Getting to the City:

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Taxi

Most common option. Use reputable companies. Always use the meter.

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Ride-Hailing

Grab is widely available for cars and motorbikes.

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Pre-booked Transfer

Arrange with your hotel for maximum convenience.