Vietnam Travel advisory
Navigating a foreign land demands more than just a map; it requires a cultural compass. Beyond the essential know-how of the Vietnam evisa and Vietnam travel requirements, immerse yourself in the local culture, traditions, currency, customs and more. This Vietnam travel advisory isn’t just a checklist; it’s your cultural handbook, designed to ensure your confidence in Vietnam.
General information about Vietnam
Relevant information
- Time zone: Indochina Time (UTC +7)
- Prefix: +84
- Voltage: standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
- Capital: Hanoi
- Official language: Vietnamese
- Plug type: plug sockets are of type A, C and D.
- Currency: Vietnamese dong
- Weather: tropical climate zone and temperate climate zone.
Six official national holidays:
- International New Year’s Day: 1 January.
- Vietnamese New Year’s Eve: 21 January.
- Vietnamese New Year: 22 January.
- Tet holiday: 23 January.
- Hung Kings Festival: 29 April
- Liberation Day/Reunification Day: 20 April
- International Labor Day: 1 May
- Independence Day: 2 September