Language: Vietnamese (majority of population).
Currency: Vietnam Dong (VND ₫).
Population: 95 million. 
People: 53 ethnic minorities
Capital city: Hanoi
Time Zone: GMT +7 Hours
International Dialing Code: +84

Most foreign nationals need a visa to visit Vietnam – citizens of some Asian and Nordic nations get 15–30 days visa-free, and from 2016 the government allowed the same of passport-holders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, although this is for a limited time so do check with your local consulate. Please find all information about Visa Requirement to Vietnam as below:

The entry requirements
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date.
- Passport has 2 blank pages for visa stamp.

The available methods
- Visa at local embassy: Please contact the local embassy in the country where are residing.

- Visa on arrival: You can complete your visa application in just a few simple steps, receive the visa approval letter by email in 3-5 working days and print out the documents to pick up the visa upon arrival at Vietnam airport.

E-Visa:
In February 2017, Vietnam launched the e-Visa program to simplify the process to enter the country. Now citizens of 46 countries, can apply online and get their e-Visa electronically.

What do I need to apply for a Vietnam e-Visa?
You are required to have the following in order to submit your application:

- A Passport (Valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Vietnam)

- A Credit / Debit card / Paypal account

- Digital Passport Scan (main page)

- Digital ID/Passport image

How long does it take to obtain an e-Visa?
It depends on the method of processing time you choose. There are three options:

- Standard Processing: 5 business days
- Rush Processing: 4 business days
- Super Rush Processing: 3 business days

How long is the Vietnam e-Visa valid for?
The Vietnam e-Visa is valid for 30 days after arrival and it is a single entry visa.

The visa cost for Vietnam e-Visa is 25 USD. Additionally, there is a service fee of 20 USD for standard processing. For rush processing and super rush processing the service fee is 30 USD and 60 USD, respectively.

Tick & Click Travel can arrange for you your visa on arrival to Vietnam by sending you the pre-approved letter.  After having this letter, you can get a Vietnam visa stamp upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, Danang airport or Noi Bai International airport in Hanoi. This letter is complimentary for our tour guests only.   Upon arrival at your airport, you can expect to fill out a simple form. Kindly prepare two passport sized photos for each traveler and a 25 USD stamp fee per person. 

Kindly contact us if you want us to arrange this visa on arrival pre-approved letter once your booking has been confirmed and provide us with the following information:
1. Digital Passport Scan (main page)
2. Flight details
3. Email address

NORTHERN (Sapa, Hanoi, Halong Bay)
Spring (Mar – May): This is a wonderful time for sightseeing with clear sky and breezy atmospheres. Temperature ranges from 20 – 25oC with sudden rain at times.
Summer (Jun – Sep): Temperature sometimes peaks at ~40oC, followed by high humidity. During day and midnights, there are infrequent, short, pouring rains.
Fall (Oct – Nov): The weather remains dry and pleasant with low humidity and average temperature (around 25oC). At season end, monsoon usually comes with pouring rains.
Winter (Dec – Feb): The season starts with freezing rainfalls. The temperature drops remarkably, from 5 – 15oC in just few days.

CENTRAL (Hue, Da Nang, Hoian)
Rain season (Jun – Feb): The temperature remains at around 30oC in both wet and dry seasons. During the time, the weather is unstable, followed by thunder storms or peak temperature.
Dry season (Jan – May): The weather seems pleasant with dry wind and little rain. After sunset, the temperature might drop a bit, leaving a cool and breezy atmosphere.
 

SOUTHERN (Saigon, Mekong Delta)
Rain season (Jul – Sep): The heat covers rain season in Southern areas, followed by heavy rains and high humidity, especially during daytime.
Dry season (Oct – Jun): The dry season of Southern regions lasts longer than Central ones. The temperature remains between 25 – 30oC with sunny long, dry days.

The peak travel season in Vietnam 
 The peak season is usually from December to February, especially on Chrismas Holiday (X-Mas), New Year holidays and Lunar Traditional New Year holidays (Tet Holiday)

DOs:

•   Keep a cool head and remain polite.
•   Expose less skin when visiting temples or historical sites.
•   Keep your cash, credit cards, airline tickets and  valuables in safe place.
•   Be careful when crossin the roads
•   Make a bargain when shopping
DON’Ts:

•   Wear a lot of jewelry or take a bag with valuables.
•   Dress inappropriately when visiting pagodas or temples.
•   Cross the crowded streets with hesitation or sudden run.
•   Buy things before checking and agreeing with their prices.

As in many countries in Asian, people tend to eat in “family style”, sharing dishes. Each person has a plate or bowl with rice, then shares the bowls of food set midst table. You should be ready to embrace a wonderful cuisine of Vietnam, famous for its rich flavor, fresh and balancing.

•   Northern Vietnam’s cuisine – delicate and sophisticated
•   The Middle of Vietnam – sophisticated and spicy cuisine
•   Southern Vietnam - Bold and Diverse cuisine

Most famous drinks in Vietnam:
Green tea: is the most common drink, and is offered as a courtesy to guests or visitors. 

Beer: The two most popular local beers are Beer “hoi” (airy beer), Hanoi Beer and Saigon Export but imported beers are available, at roughly double the price. Ta Hien and Bui Vien are normally called "Pho Tay", you can taste the beer there. Ta Hien street is in Hanoi Old Quarter, near Hoan Kiem Lake, has been a famous spot for touritsts. Bui Vien street is the most intersting night street in Saigon.

Vietnam produces varieties of rice wine, known as “ruou”. Often, bottles of “ruou” contain pickled snakes, rare flowers or herbal roots, which are thought to impart health-giving elements.

Egg coffee: Vietnam is pretty famous for its coffee. There are also a lot of specialty coffees, such as this deliciously frothy egg white coffee which you can purchase in certain cafes in Hanoi. A real treat after a long day sightseeing in Hanoi, let go to the Giang cafe (39 Nguyen Huu Huan) and Dinh Café (13 Đinh Tiên Hoàng).