Vietnam

POPULATION

106 millions

AREA

330,210 km2

CURRENCY

Vietnam Dong

WEATHER

Tropical monsoon

TIMEZONE

GMT +7

YOUR KIND OF HOLIDAY

When to go

The best time for visiting Vietnam is spring (from February to April) and autumn (from August to October) are the most favorable season to visit the whole country. The rainfall during this period of time is lighter and the temperatures are more moderate. Within spring time, March and April usually have pleasant temperature and the lowest rainfall across all destinations, though still cool in the far north.

When deciding to see the whole country, please consider best time to visit Vietnam can be complicated. Vietnam is a truly year – round destination and you can travel to any part of Vietnam during any season possible. The country also stretched over 1,000km in length and has huge regional diversity. Here is your guide on what to expect on each region, where and when to visit…

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March to June, September and Octorber

Sapa

The cooler climate makes Sapa idea when the weather is warmer and days are mainly sunny.

March to June, September and Octorber

Halong Bay

Spring and autumn after the best change of warm days and clear skies.

February to July

Hoi An

While the rest of Vietnam experiences summer downpours, Hoi An remain relatively hot and dry until July, perfect for a beach escape.

Year round

Dalat

This alpine region is temperate year-round and ideal for escaping the summer heat.

Year round

Hanoi

Hot and humid in summer,
cool and dry in winter.

January to August.

Hue

Heavy rains in October and November and hot days from May to August.

February to August

Nha Trang

Nha Trang enjoys a warm, tropical climate all year round, making it a perfect destination for beach lovers and outdoor activities.

Year round

Saigon

With balmy days year round, afternoon downpours from May to November rarely affect touring.

YOUR KIND OF HOLIDAY

Visa to Vietnam

Some nationalities need a visa in advance for all visits, some don’t. The standard length of stay for tourist visas is 30 days; for visa-exempt nationalities it is valid for 15 days.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Visa on Arrival (VOA) is the preferred method for most travellers arriving by air (applied for Vietnam’s six international airport, not at land crossings), since it’s cheaper, faster and you don’t have to part with your passport by posting it to an embassy. VOA could be a single entry or multiple entry as requested at the time of application. Viet Expert Travel can assist to arrange and send by email the VOA to you directly. Please contact us at: info@vietexperttravel.com to enquire for the cost of Visa.

You’ll then receive by email from Viet Expert travel for a VOA approval letter signed by Vietnamese immigration that you print out and show at the custom on arrival, where you pay for your visa stamping fees in cash and US$. The single-entry stamping fee is US$25/person, a multiple-entry stamping fee is US$50/person.

Note: A valid passport for at least six (6) months from the expiry date, 01 recent passport-sized photo required as well as stamping fees in USD cash (the immigration don’t accept any others currency as well as credit card)