Key facts
Viet Nam is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. There are 3 countries (Cambodia, China, Laos) that Viet Nam shares its borders with. The official language of Viet Nam is Vietnamese. Traveling across Viet Nam if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Viet Nam was ranked 66th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Viet Nam is Vietnamese đồng (VND). The dong (₫) is subdivided into 100 xu.
Vietnamese
Banknotes
₫100₫200₫500₫1000₫2000₫5000₫10000₫20000₫50000₫100000₫200000₫500000
Vietnamese
Coins
₫200₫500₫1000₫2000₫5000
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Viet Nam is 234.42 Mbps and mobile is 68.3 Mbs.The global average is 197.25 Mbps and 127.73 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Viet Nam.27.05 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Viet Nam, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 3 socket types used in Viet Nam. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Viet Nam will celebrate 4 national public holidays.
Date | Holiday name | |
---|---|---|
January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayTết dương lịch | |
April 30, 2024Moving holiday | Reunification DayNgày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước | |
May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labour DayNgày Quốc tế lao động | |
September 2, 2024Moving holiday | National DayQuốc khánh |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Viet Nam?
There are no Mariott hotels in Viet Nam.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Viet Nam.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Viet Nam.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Viet Nam.
There are Radisson hotels in 5 cities.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Viet Nam.
What fast food chains are present in Viet Nam?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Viet Nam.
The KFC chain operates in Viet Nam.
The Burger King chain operates in Viet Nam.
The Subway chain operates in Viet Nam.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Viet Nam.
The Starbucks chain operates in Viet Nam.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Hanoi?
Weather data for Hanoi (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Hanoi.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Viet Nam.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Viet Nam
Sources
- Viet Nam Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Viet Nam (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
- 1.5L of liquor (22 percent or higher volume), 2L of liquor or wine (under 22 percent volume) and 3L of alcoholic beverage or beer
Tobacco allowance
- 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars or 500 gram of tobacco
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)