June 5, 2025
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Navigating Dong Hoi Airport – Arrival Guide

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Your Seamless Arrival in Vietnam

This guide simplifies your Dong Hoi Airport arrival, presenting all necessary steps and information in a clear, top-to-bottom format.

E-Visa / Visa-Free Arrival Flow

If you hold an E-Visa or are from a visa-exempt country, follow these steps upon arrival at Dong Hoi Airport.

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Arrive & Disembark

Follow signs to Immigration.

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Immigration Check

Present Passport & E-Visa. Queues possible here.

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Baggage Claim

Collect luggage from the carousel.

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Customs

Proceed through the appropriate channel.

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Welcome to Vietnam

Your adventure begins!

Visa on Arrival (VOA) Flow

For travelers with a Visa Approval Letter, the VOA process involves an extra step before main immigration.

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Arrive & Go to VOA Counter

Crucial first step: find the “Landing Visa” desk.

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Submit VOA Documents

Provide Approval Letter, form, photo & cash fee.

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Immigration Check

With visa in passport, proceed to main counters.

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Baggage Claim

Collect your luggage.

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Customs

Proceed through the appropriate channel.

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Welcome to Vietnam

Your adventure begins!

VOA Critical Reminders:

  • You MUST have your Visa Approval Letter.
  • Complete the NA1 form beforehand.
  • Bring passport photos (4x6cm).
  • Have EXACT cash (USD preferred) for the stamping fee.
  • ATMs are NOT available in the VOA processing area.

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Essential Arrival Information: Customs

Familiarize yourself with Vietnam’s customs regulations to ensure a smooth entry.

Duty-Free Allowances

  • Alcohol: ~1.5L spirits (>20%), 2L fortified wine (<20%), 3L beer.
  • Tobacco: 200 cigarettes OR 20 cigars OR 250g tobacco.
  • Currency: Declare cash over US$5,000 or 15,000,000 VND.
  • Personal Effects: Total value under 10,000,000 VND (~US$400).

Prohibited Items (Do NOT Bring)

  • Weapons, ammunition, explosives, flammable materials.
  • Illegal drugs and narcotics (penalties are extremely severe).
  • Toxic chemicals.
  • Pornographic or subversive materials.
  • Products from endangered species.

Restricted Items (Permit/Declaration May Be Required)

  • Gold bullion over 300g.
  • Certain prescription medicines (carry a doctor’s note).
  • Specialized radio transmission equipment.

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Dong Hoi is the primary access point to Quang Binh province in Central Vietnam, a region renowned for its significant natural landscapes and historical sites, notably the internationally acclaimed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The process of entering a foreign country, particularly following an extended period of travel, can present certain complexities.

Waiting in lines at the immigration checkpoint in Dong Hoi International Airport can be exhausting, especially after a long flight. With limited staff and high passenger volumes during peak hours, queues often stretch for 30–60 minutes.