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Flying to Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hoi An
Vietnam is a popular Southeast Asian destination with relaxed visa rules for most Western nationalities. Customs are mostly standard with the exception of antiquities and ivory; biosecurity at airports is light compared to Australia or Japan.
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⚠️The 3 things you need to know
- Drug penalties are severe — possession of even small recreational quantities can lead to long prison sentences or worse.
- Antique items (anything claimed to be over 100 years old) need an export permit from the Ministry of Culture.
- Cash declaration: over $5,000 USD or VND 15,000,000 must be declared on entry and exit.
📋Visa, passport & pets
Visa
Vietnam e-Visa $25 valid up to 90 days (single or multi-entry); visa-free 45 days for EU/UK passport holders. · Vietnam e-Visa portal ↗
Passport
6 months from entry, 1 blank page.
✈️Major airlines flying here
⚠️ Country rules change. This page is a summary of common guidance based on official authorities cited above — always confirm with the destination embassy and your airline before flying, especially for controlled substances, restricted electronics, and biosecurity items.
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