Entry & Visa
This page settles one of three. Here they are in the order they actually bind — the exceptions are what the decision manual works through in full.
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- 2Which month, and which end do you start from?
the day count fixes the regions, but the month decides which end is in season — the ticket should follow the weather, not precede it
- 3What does the e-visa form commit you to?
direction and days are set, but the form also names the exit gate — a Cambodia loop or a river exit must be decided before applying
- 4The bay, Ninh Bình, or Sapa?
the visa's duration is now fixed, so the northern leg has a hard day budget and the cruise claims two of them
Returning to Vietnam as a Vietnamese American: Papers, Family and the First Trip Back
A first trip back has questions the tourist articles do not answer: which visa, which passport, what Vietnam considers your children to be, and how to stay with family. Here is the practical layer under the emotional one.
Vietnam Customs and Duty-Free Rules
What you can bring into Vietnam duty-free, the cash you must declare, and the one rule that works in your favour at the red channel.
Vietnam Visa Extension Guide
There is no such thing as extending a Vietnamese e-visa from inside the country. That single fact reshapes how you should fill in the application.
Vietnam E-Visa: How to Apply Step by Step
The official Vietnamese e-visa costs $25, takes 3 to 5 working days, and has four ways to fail at the border. Here is the whole process.
Do Americans Need a Visa for Vietnam?
Yes — US passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and the widely repeated 45-day visa-free rule does not apply to you. Here is what you actually need.