Vietnam
A 1,650-kilometre spine from the limestone karsts of Ha Long to the Mekong Delta, stitched together by the Reunification Express and a national obsession with food. Vietnam is cheaper than Thailand, busier, and rewards travellers who slow down.
Entrée et visas
Vietnam issues a 90-day e-visa (single or multiple entry) to citizens of all countries through the official immigration portal, and grants visa exemptions of up to 45 days to a list of mostly European and some Asian nationalities. The e-visa portal is the only official channel; many look-alike sites charge extra.
| Passeport | Catégorie | Nombre de jours maximum | Vérifié |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | e-Visa Apply online through the official immigration portal (evisa.gov.vn) before travel; single or multiple entry, up to 90 days. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| CA | e-Visa Apply online through the official portal; single or multiple entry, up to 90 days. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| AU | e-Visa Apply online through the official portal; single or multiple entry, up to 90 days. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| GB | Visa exemption Unilateral visa exemption for 45 days (extended from 15 in August 2023); the e-Visa is available for longer stays. | 45 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| DE | Visa exemption Unilateral visa exemption for 45 days for citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK and several others; e-Visa for longer stays. | 45 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
Travail à distance et longs séjours
No dedicated nomad visa (jusqu'à 90 jours): Vietnam has no remote-work visa; most remote workers use consecutive 90-day e-Visas. Working for a Vietnamese employer requires a work permit. source officielle ↗
Dernière vérification Oct 19, 2026
Les règles d'entrée sont des résumés de recherche avec leur source officielle et la date de notre dernière vérification ; elles ne constituent pas des décisions d'éligibilité. Consultez la page officielle avant de voyager. Ouvrir le Visa & Work Finder →
Sécurité
Petty theft and bag snatching from motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the main concern; keep phones away from the kerb. Traffic is the biggest physical risk. Typhoons affect the central coast from September to November.
Avis officiel: Vietnam - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (Département d'État américain, ). Conseils du FCDO britannique ↗
Santé
Dengue and food hygiene are the practical issues. Rabies is present; avoid street dogs and monkeys. International clinics in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City handle most problems; serious cases are evacuated to Bangkok or Singapore.
Argent
The dong trades at roughly 25,000 to the dollar, so prices look enormous. ATMs dispense limited amounts (2 to 5 million dong) with fees; cash still dominates outside cities. Card acceptance is improving fast in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Pourboires: Not customary; small tips appreciated for guides and spa staff · Eau du robinet: Not drinkable; bottled or boiled only
Se déplacer
Sleeper buses are cheap and notorious; trains are slower, safer and more comfortable. Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Bamboo Airways cover domestic hops cheaply. Grab (cars and motorbikes) is the default in cities.
Cartes SIM et connectivité
Viettel has the best coverage, followed by Vinaphone and Mobifone; tourist SIMs with 4 to 6 GB a day cost a few dollars at the airport. eSIMs from Viettel are available.
Destinations en Vietnam
VietnamDa Nang
A beach city with fibre internet: central Vietnam's practical nomad base.
VietnamHanoi
A thousand-year-old capital eaten one bowl of pho at a time.
VietnamHo Chi Minh City
Saigon: nine million scooters, a thousand coffee shops and the fastest-moving city in the region.
VietnamHoi An
Lanterns, tailors and rice paddies on the central coast.