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Visas and Documents
 Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Businesspeople from a number of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies will be granted easier access to enter Vietnam as the country has officially joined the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) program.
To apply for a visa, the requirements are as follows: Entry permit form, two photos (4×6 or 3×4), original passport, visa fee. Click here for more information |
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Currency
 The Vietnam Dong (VND) is the official currency in Vietnam. Exchange rate is approximately 1 USD = 16,013 VND (Feb 2007). Most of foreign currencies can easily exchanged into Vietnam dong. The U.S. dollar is considered the most widely accepted. You may bring in an unlimited amount of foreign currency as long as it is declared on the forms provided by customs officers. Foreign currency can be exchanged for VND at your hotel or at any bank of Vietnam.
List of banks in Hanoi
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Credit Cards
 If you have VISA, MASTERCARD, JCB and AMERICAN EXPRESS cards, you can pay for goods and services quickly and conveniently at nearly 2000 card payment agents including Hotels, restaurants, tourist centers, shops, supermarkets, booking offices...
Particularly for VISA, MASTERCARD and JCB cards, you are able to withdraw in cash easily at offices and ATM network.
List of ATM machine locations |
Mobile Phone
 In Vietnam, GMS is presently provided by several operators. These suppliers offer Pre-Paid Card service. The best way for you to use mobile phone in the country is to rent a mobile phone and buy a pre-paid card. It is easy to rent a mobile phone at your hotel. |
Dining and Drinking
 Vietnamese food varies from region to region. Almost 500 traditional dishes have been recorded! Rice and noodles are staple foods, served with nearly all meals. The most popular dishes are nem rán (spring rolls), bún thang (noodles with sliced pork, eggs, shredded chicken and shrimp), shellfish steamed with ginger and sea crabs fried with salt.
Imported beer is available in Vietnam, although a number of domestic beers are brewed. Rice wine is very popular, and there are many brands available. There is a variety of fruit wines such as apricot, orange or lemon. Soft drinks are processed from the many varieties of tropical fruits available. |
Tipping
 Tipping is not customary in Vietnam, but it is
appreciated. Avoid tipping too much, as it will set a precedent for others.
- Porters: Porters, if they are available, can be tipped with American coins.
- Hotel maids: Some hotels catering to tourists charge an automatic 10% service fee.
- Taxis: Generous tips are not necessary. A small gratuity, however, is expected by cab drivers.
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Internet Access
 Access to online services or ADSL internet is now available through cyber-cafes and in hotels.
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Electricity
 Electric current in Vietnam is 220 volts at 50 Hertz and most outlets are two flat pins. The rest are two round pins.
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General customs
- Small gifts such as cigarette lighters, pens, foreign cigarettes, liquor, perfume and even shampoo are greatly appreciated by anyone you wish to make friends with in Vietnam.
- Out of politeness, always ask permission before taking photos of people. The same rule of thumb also applies to photos taken in places of worship. Permission will almost always be granted.
- A gentle handshake is the most appropriate manner of greeting.
- Keep your ID and passport in a safe place and carry only photocopies of those items.
Things to know
Time: GMT +7
Emergency Number
- Police: 113
- Fire Brigade 114
- Ambulance 115
- International telephone service 110
- International telephone service rate 112
- General inquires 1080
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| List of foreign Embassies and Consulates General in Vietnam |
Australia
Add: 8 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 8317755
Fax: (84-4) 8317711
Email: austemb@fpt.vno |
Japan
Add: 27 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Tel: (84-4) 8463000
Fax: (84-4) 9463043
Email: kazuhiro.ichihara@mofa.go.jp |
Brunei Darussalam
Add: 27 Quang Trung Str. Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 943 5249/50/51
Fax: (84-4) 943 5201
Email: mailto:Bruemviet@hn.vnn.vn |
Republic of Korea
Add: Daeha Business Center. 4th floor, 360 Kim Ma Str. Ha Noi
Tel : (84-4) 831 5111/ 6
Fax: (84-4) 831 5117
Email: korembviet@mofat.go.kr |
Canada
Add: 31 Hung Vuong Str, Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 734 5000
Fax: (84-4) 734 5049
Email: hanoi@international.gc.ca |
Malaysia
Add: 16th Floor, Fortuna Tower6B Lang Ha Str. Ha Noi
Tel: (84-4) 831 3400
Fax: (84-4) 831 3402
Email: mailto:mwhanoi@hn.vnn.vn |
Chile
Add: Tung Shing Square, 2 Ngo Quyen Str. Hoan Kiem - Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 9351147/48
Fax: (84-4) 9351150
Email: embajadal@chile.org.vn |
Mexico
Add: T11, 14 Thuy Khue Str.
Tel: (84-4) 847 0948
Fax: (84-4) 847 0949
Email: mailto:embvietnam@sre.gob.mx |
People's Republic of China
Add: 46 Hoang Dieu Str.Hanoi
Tel : (84-4) 845 3736
Fax: (84-4) 8232826
Email: eossc@hn.vnn.vn |
New Zealand
Add: Level 5, 63 Ly Thai To Str.
Tel: (84-4) 824 1481
Fax: (84-4) 824 1480
Email: mailto:nzembhan@fpt.vn |
Indonesia
Add: 50 Ngo Quyen Str.
Tel: (84-4) 825 3353/ 7969
Fax: (84-4) 825 9274
Email: komhan@hn.vnn.vn |
Papua New Guinea
Email: mailto:kdujkt@cbn.net.id |
Philippines
Add: 27B Tran Hung Dao Str.
Tel : (84-4) 943 7873
Fax: (84-4) 943 5760
Email: phvn@hn.vnn.vn
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Peru
Add : Hanoi 30 Lê Ngọc Hân
Tel : (84-4) 9729867/8
Fax: (84-4) 9729992 |
Singapore
Add: 41 Tran Phu Str.
Tel: (84-4) 823 3965/ 6
Fax: (84-4) 733 7627
Email: mailto:singemb@hn.vnn.vn |
Russia
Add: 191 La Thanh Road
Tel: (84-4) 833 6991/ 2
Fax: (84-4) 833 6995
Email: mailto:moscow.vietnam@hn.vnn.vn |
United States
Add: 7 Lang Ha Str.
Tel : (84-4) 772 1500
Fax: (84-4) 772 1510
Email: mwhanoi@hn.vnn.vn |
Thailand
Add: 63-65 Hoang Dieu Str.
Tel: (84-4) 823 5092/ 4
Fax: (84-4) 823 5088
Email: thaiemhn@netnam.org.vn
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