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.
Binnenkomst en visa
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.
| Paspoort | Categorie | Maximaal aantal dagen | Geverifieerd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| CA | e-Visa Apply online through the official portal; single or multiple entry, up to 90 days. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| AU | e-Visa Apply online through the official portal; single or multiple entry, up to 90 days. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
Werken op afstand en langere verblijven
No dedicated nomad visa (tot 90 dagen): Vietnam has no remote-work visa; most remote workers use consecutive 90-day e-Visas. Working for a Vietnamese employer requires a work permit. officiële bron ↗
Laatst geverifieerd Oct 19, 2026
Inreisregels zijn onderzoekssamenvatingen met hun officiële bron en de datum van onze laatste controle; het zijn geen toelaatbaarheidsbeslissingen. Raadpleeg de officiële pagina voor je reist. Open de Visum- en Werkzoeker →
Veiligheid
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.
Officieel reisadvies: Vietnam - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-advies ↗
Gezondheid
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.
Geld
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.
Fooi: Not customary; small tips appreciated for guides and spa staff · Kraanwater: Not drinkable; bottled or boiled only
Rondkomen
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.
Simkaarten en connectiviteit
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.
Bestemmingen in 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.