Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes/1	No

For security reasons, it is advisable to carry copies of documents rather than originals when in Vietnam.

Passport valid for at least one month after expiration of visa required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. nationals of Denmark, Finland and Sweden for stays of up to 15 days;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours, provided holding valid return or onward tickets. At present, visas can be issued for either groups or individuals.

Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

All regulations, including those concerning which countries require visas, cost of visas and validity of visas, are very complex and subject to frequent change. It is therefore advisable to contact the consular section at the embassy before any travel to Vietnam.

Tourist: £38 (single-entry); £55 (express service); £70 (multiple-entry). Single-entry Business: £40. Multiple-entry Business: £70 (one month); £90 (three months); £140 (six months or more).

Tourist visas are valid for one month from proposed date of entry. Visas can usually be extended for another month, at extra cost, in the larger towns.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Two (tourist visa express application); five (tourist visa). Entry visas can be applied for in person up to six months prior to date of travel.

80 Quan Su, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (4) 942 3998.
Website: www.vietnamtourism.com

12 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD, UK
Tel: (020) 7937 1912.
Website: www.vietnamembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 0930-1230 (visa section).

1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 861 0737 or 2293 (consular section).
Website: www.vietnamembassy-usa.org

Yes
Yes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Yes
Yes
No*

There are excellent hospitals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and health care centres in all provinces, but facilities are limited and there is a lack of medicines. Health insurance is essential and should include cover for emergency repatriation by air. Immediate cash payment is expected for services.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from areas with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
18-20 Feb* Têt, Lunar New Year.
30 Apr Liberation of Saigon.
1 May May Day.
2 Sep National Day.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
7-9 Feb* Têt, Lunar New Year.
30 Apr Liberation of Saigon.
1 May May Day.
2 Sep National Day.

*Check with the embassy for the exact date. Visitors may experience difficulties during this period as shops, restaurants and public services close and prices tend to go up in the few shops that remain open.