Vietnam

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Basics

Vietnam


Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia.

Official language is Vietnamese. Vietnam uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+07:00.

Sockets & plugs

Vietnam uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type C and Type D.


Sockets & plugs - Type A
Type A
Sockets & plugs - Type C
Type C
Sockets & plugs - Type D
Type D

Money

Currency

Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (symbol: ₫), code VND.

Banknotes come in denominations of 500000, 200000, 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100 đồng. Đồng is subdivided into 100 currency.VND.subunits.other. Coins come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 200 đồng.


Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Vietnam. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.


ATMs

Common

Automatic teller machines (local names: ATM, Máy rút tiền tự động or máy giao dịch tự động) are common in Vietnam. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.


Communications

Internet

Internet speed in Vietnam is on average 3.8 Mbps.

WiFi

WiFi coverage in Vietnam is low. It is not as easy to find one.


Mobile phone

You can buy a SIM card for about 34,194.74 VND, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: MobiFone, Vietnamobile, Viettel or Vinaphone.

Mobile phones

Vietnam uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Roaming

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Vietnam upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Dial code

+84

To call Vietnam, dial +, then 84 (the country code for Vietnam), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

International call
+ 84 210 1234567
Local call
0210 1234567

For local calls within Vietnam, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 210 .

Health & safety

LGBTIQ+

Sexuality, marriage & acceptance

Homosexuality is legal in Vietnam.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

Homosexuality
Legal
Marriage
Unrecognized

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required to enter this country

No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.


Hepatitis A
Malaria
Routine immunizations
Typhoid fever

These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.

Hepatitis B
Japanese Encephalitis
Rabies

Other

Emergency numbers

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire department
114