TIP SHEET: Vietnam

When to go: November – April – November. It is a little cooler in the North. Typhoon season August – November

Immigration and Visas: You need a visa to visit Vietnam. Obtain an E Visa before your arrival. Always verify the latest requirements three months before leaving to make sure nothing has changed.

Accessibility Information: Vietnam has made strides in accessibility, though some challenges remain. Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City have flat terrain and have accessible tours, sights, transport and hotels. Hanoi and Halong Bay offer accessible tours.Call in advance to verify and make specialty arrangements.See our sections on specialty apps and accessible travel for more on accessibility assistance.

Language: Vietnamese

Etiquette: Wear modest clothing, a handshake and a greeting is common when meeting someone and if offered; no public displays of affection. Don’t touch someone’s head, remove shoes before entering a temple, don’t point, ask permission before taking someone’s photo, use a quiet voice.

Electrical Adapters: Type A, C, D

Embassy: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Emergencies: 113 and 115

Currency: Vietnamese Dong

Transportation: Road travel is the most common, with air travel also used.

Tipping Info: 10% or $10-20 USD per person for a private tour guide