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Find the best food tours in Vietnam: street food in Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, cooking classes and multi-day trips. Sort your e-visa first.
Read article →The best Dalat attractions, from flower gardens and waterfalls to cafes and the Crazy House, plus where Da Lat is and how to get there. Plan your trip.
Read article →Single or multiple entry Vietnam e-visa? Compare validity and cost, see when you need to re-enter during one trip, and apply online with BDA.
Read article →What happens at Vietnam immigration when you land: documents to show, the passport stamp, lines and common questions. Have your e-visa ready.
Read article →What the weather in Sapa is like in January: temperatures, fog and the chance of snow in northern Vietnam, plus what to pack for a cold-weather trip.
Read article →Where Phu Quoc is, which province it belongs to and the best things to do on the island, from beaches to night markets. Plan your trip.
Read article →What Form NA1 is, when it is used for a Vietnam visa (usually embassy applications) and why e-visa applicants fill in an online form instead.
Read article →Do you need travel insurance for Vietnam? What a policy should cover, whether it is required for entry and what to check before you buy.
Read article →Why a Vietnam e-visa gets rejected, how common refusals are and what to do next. Learn the usual mistakes to avoid before you apply online.
Read article →The must-see sights in Hoi An: the Ancient Town, Japanese Bridge, lantern nights, beaches and day trips. Sort your Vietnam e-visa before you go.
Read article →How to fill in each Vietnam e-visa form field: intended expenses, occupation, place of birth, ID card, passport type and border gates, with examples.
Read article →What is the weather in Da Nang in January? Typical temperatures, rain and sea conditions, plus a month-by-month guide to help you plan your trip.
Read article →A guide to the best beaches on Phu Quoc island, from Sao Beach to Long Beach, with tips on when to go. Check your Vietnam entry rules before you fly.
Read article →How long a Vietnam e-visa takes: standard processing, urgent 2-day (+$45) and super urgent 1-day (+$85) options, and how many days to allow.
Read article →How to check your Vietnam e-visa status online, what the status messages mean and how to download and print your e-visa once it is approved.
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