Viet Nam: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

ATM Search

Banknotes

in local currency

For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

New Dong VND

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; VND 15'000'000.00 and more must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited; USD 5'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Export local currency
limited to amounts imported and declared

Export foreign currency
limited to amounts imported and declared

Credit cards

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Useful tips from our experts:

An additional charge per withdrawal may apply in Viet Nam
Travelers are advised not to proceed beyond major cities without sufficient cash.
ATM cash withdrawals outside bigger communities or cities may not be available.
Credit cards accepted in large cities. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable not to exchange cash over the amount needed immediately.
Travelers are advised to bring cash in US dollar (in small amounts).

Practical Information:

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Sicherheit

Elementare Sicherheitsregeln beachten.
Tragen Sie keine Wertgegenstände (Uhren, Schmuck, teure Kameras, etc.) auf sich.
Nachtfahrten vermeiden.

Besondere rechtliche Bestimmungen

Das Fotografieren von militärischen Einrichtungen und öffentlichen Bauten (Flughäfen, Brücken usw.) ist verboten.
Sehr strenge Gesetze zur Drogenbekämpfung (bis lebenslängliche Haft/Todesstrafe).

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 6 h / + 5 h during our summer time

Capital

Hanoi (Ha Noi)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

National language

Official language

Vietnamese

Language capabilities

English and French

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Hanoi, Central Building Office, 15th floor, 44 B Ly Thuong Kiet Street
Tel. +84 4 39 34 65 89

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Driving

International driver's license required.

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid after expiration of visa, visa, return or onward travel ticket as well as proof of sufficient funds.
Find out in advance about the documents necessary to obtain a visa.

Opening hours

Banks

7.30/8.00 - 15.30 h (Mon - Fri)
7.30/8.00 - 12.00 h (Sat)

Stores

8.00 - 20.00/21.00 h (daily)

Health situation

Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Year-round risk of malaria in nearly all parts of the country, except in centers of large cities, in the delta of the Red River and at the coast north of Nhza Trang.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Travel advice for Viet Nam.