Your Passport: The Non-Negotiable First Step
Your passport is the most critical item. Ensure it has at least six months of validity from your entry date and a minimum of two blank pages.
Unlocking Vietnam: Which Visa is Right for You?
Vietnam offers E-Visas (open to all countries), Visa-Free travel for many nationalities, and Visa on Arrival (VOA) with a pre-approval letter. Chinese e-passport holders have a special requirement to exchange their e-visa for a loose-leaf version at the VOA counter.
Navigating Customs: What You Can (and Can’t) Bring
Declare cash over US$5,000. Standard duty-free allowances include 200 cigarettes and 1.5 liters of liquor. For all other personal items, including perfumes, cosmetics, and luxury goods, the total value must not exceed 10,000,000 VND (approx. US$400) to be duty-free. New items in original packaging are more likely to be assessed for tax.
