Bringing prescription medications to Vietnam 2026: most are allowed for personal use with original packaging. Controlled substances (tramadol, benzodiazepines, ADHD meds) need a doctor’s letter.
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Vietnam’s mandatory pre-arrival declaration form is now required at all major airports (SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, CXR). Complete guide: how to fill prearrival.immigration.gov.vn, get your QR code, and avoid immigration delays.
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Complete step-by-step guide to applying for Vietnam e-visa at evisa.gov.vn in 2026 — what to prepare, form walkthrough, photo requirements, common mistakes, and processing times.
Vietnam E-Visa Application: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 Read More »
Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Da Nang (DAD)? Compare immigration wait times, facilities, transport links and fast track services at all three airports.
Best Airport in Vietnam 2026: Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City vs Da Nang — Compared Read More »
Duty-free limits, the $5,000 cash threshold, the 300g gold rule, the 2026 power bank restrictions, and Vietnam’s total vape ban — everything customs can take off you before you leave the airport.
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How long does Noi Bai Airport immigration really take in 2026? Real wait times for e-visa vs visa on arrival, plus how to avoid the slowest queue.
Noi Bai Airport Immigration Guide: How Long Does It Take? (2026) Read More »
One lighter per person, carry-on only, never in a checked bag. But the count is the easy part — torch and jet flame lighters are banned from both cabin and hold, and so is lighter fuel. A type-by-type breakdown of what survives screening and what does not.
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Vietnam caps controlled medication at 7 days’ supply for narcotics and 10 days for psychotropics — far less than the month most travellers pack for a month-long trip. Which category your drug falls in, exactly what your prescription must say, and the two routes for a longer stay.
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Vietnamese law doesn’t treat pepper spray the way most Western countries do. It falls under “support tools” — equipment reserved for authorised agencies, with no civilian self-defence exemption. Here’s how the classification works, what actually happens at airport screening, and what solo travellers carry instead.
Is Pepper Spray Illegal in Vietnam? What Travellers Need to Know Read More »
Six steps in order, from 60 days before your flight to the immigration counter: passport expiry, visa requirement, e-visa, pre-arrival form, customs limits, arrival. Each one links to the full guide, so you can start at the step you’re actually on.
Vietnam Entry Checklist: Every Document, in the Order You Need It Read More »
You submitted the Vietnam pre-arrival declaration — now what? Where the QR code arrives, how to fix a mistake after submitting, what to do when your flight changes, whether you need to print it, and exactly where the code gets scanned (immigration, not customs).
You’ve Submitted the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Form. Here’s What Happens Next. Read More »
Vietnam banned vapes and heated tobacco completely from 1 January 2025 — import, possession and use, with no exemption for tourists. Devices are confiscated at the border and using one costs 3–5 million VND. Carry-on or checked makes no difference.
Can I Bring a Vape to Vietnam? No — And Here’s Exactly What Happens If You Try Read More »
Holders of the Chinese Passport for Public Affairs (因公普通护照, black cover) enter Vietnam visa-free for 90 days and are stamped directly in the passport — unlike the red E-series passport, which never receives a Vietnamese stamp. How to tell the four Chinese passport types apart at the border.
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Korean citizens enter Vietnam visa-free for 45 days (policy valid to March 2028) — no application, no fee. Here’s when you still need an e-visa (USD 25 single / USD 50 multiple), how to apply, and the mandatory free pre-arrival form every Korean traveller must complete before landing.
Vietnam Visa for Korean Citizens 2026: 45 Days Visa-Free & When You Still Need an E-Visa Read More »
Vietnam business visa fee 2026: $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry via evisa.gov.vn. No invitation letter required. Step-by-step application guide, e-visa vs visa on arrival comparison, and long-term work permit overview for business travelers.
Vietnam Business Visa 2026: Cost, Requirements & How to Apply Read More »
Vietnam prohibited items 2026: weapons, drugs (including CBD), fireworks, anti-state material, and ivory are banned. Cash over ,000 USD must be declared. Full customs checklist for travelers.
Vietnam Prohibited Items List 2026: What You Cannot Bring Into Vietnam Read More »
Bringing a drone to Vietnam in 2026 requires a permit from Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence — even for sub-250g drones. Flying without a permit is illegal and can lead to confiscation.
Bringing a Drone to Vietnam 2026: Permits, No-Fly Zones & Legal Rules Read More »
Airport lounges in Vietnam 2026: Priority Pass works at independent lounges in HAN, SGN, and DAD. Walk-in costs 5–40. Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge is airline-class only.
Vietnam Airport Lounge Guide 2026: Priority Pass, Airline Lounges at HAN, SGN & DAD Read More »
Whether you need a Vietnamese visa to transit depends on one thing: your next flight. Staying inside the restricted area for an onward international flight means you never enter Vietnam and need no visa. A domestic connection, or leaving the airport, means full entry.
Vietnam Airport Transit & Layover Guide 2026: Can You Leave the Airport? Read More »
Can Tho Airport (VCA) is only 8 km from city center — Grab costs .50–4 and takes 15–25 min. Gateway to the Mekong Delta with domestic flights from Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc.
Can Tho Airport Guide 2026: Arrivals, Transport & Mekong Delta Tips Read More »
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) serves Da Lat, Vietnam’s highland city. 28 km from city center — Grab (–8) is the best transfer option. Mostly domestic flights from SGN, HAN, DAD.
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