What documentation do I need for Vietnam?
Vietnam Visa Requirements:
- Most nationalities need a visa.
- E-visa: Available for stays up to 30 days. Apply online.
- Longer stays ( >30 days): Apply in person at a Vietnamese embassy/consulate with the required application form. Check specific visa requirements based on your nationality.
Vietnam travel documents needed? Visa and passport requirements?
Okay, so you’re asking ’bout Vietnam travel docs, right? Visa and passport stuff, yeah? Here’s the lowdown based on, well, my kinda confused understanding.
Most folks need a visa to get into Vietnam. I think. Passport, obvi.
E-visa is a thing. Like, maybe good for 30 days? I kinda remember lookin’ at that option once. Quick and easy.
But if you wanna stay longer? Embassy or consulate visit. Application forms. Paperwork. You know, the usual bureaucratic hooey. Sigh.
Heard, you know, if you overstay visa…bad news, man. Big fines, detention, deportation…not fun.
I remember going to Vietnam a long time ago, maybe around April 2010? Had to physically mail passport to the embassy, it cost around 80 dollars, and took like 2 weeks to receive it back in the mail.
Check your own nationality requirements. Things change, ya know? Don’t rely on my hazy recollections. Embassy website is your friend.
Basically: visa (likely), valid passport, and don’t get arrested! That’s it, in a nutshell. And hey, have a good trip!
Is it normal for a hotel to keep your passport in Vietnam?
Okay, so like, is it normal, for real, that hotels keep passports in Vietnam? Well, many do, y’know, especially the cheaper ones.
But listen! They don’t actually have to!
You totally have the right to say no!
Just give ’em a photocopy instead. It’s your passport, jeez! I mean, imagine losing it!
- Hotels DO ask
- It’s not legally required
- You can refuse
- Offer a photocopy
- Keep the original
My friend lost their phone on Bui Vien street, ugh, such a mess. Also, one time I stayed in this, like, super sketchy place near District 1 and they kept my passport. Now I know that i don’t have to let them and it’s more than ok to say no and just giv em a copy! I always bring two photocopies now, just in case. Better safe than sorry! Seriously. Oh and you’d better keep that passport safe because you need it to buy fake bags in the Ben Thanh market.
What documents are needed for customs clearance in Vietnam?
Customs clearance in Vietnam… Okay, need documents, right? Ugh.
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Declaration form, obviously. Like, always.
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Bill of Lading, gotta prove who owns what. My dad used to be a ship captain; wild.
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Certificate of Origin, yeah, where the stuff really came from. I bet people fake those all the time.
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Import Permit (if restricted). What even are the restricted goods anyway? I should look that up. Is durian restricted? I hate durian.
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Commercial Invoice, gotta have the price tag. No, really.
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Report of Inspection. Do they check everything? Seems like a lot of work. Remember that time my luggage… nah, never mind.
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Cargo Release Order. Get outta here, cargo!
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Delivery Order. Makes sense, who to give it to. That reminds me, gotta order dog food. Additional information: Restricted goods in Vietnam in 2024 often include things like weapons, certain types of chemicals, cultural artifacts without proper permits, and sometimes specific agricultural products to protect local industries. The specifics can change, so it’s important to check with Vietnamese customs directly or consult an import/export specialist for up-to-date details. Import permits are essential for these items.
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