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At a glance
Vietnam
Visa-vis
Most ASEAN (and
Scandinavian) passport
holders do not require
a visa for a short visit to
Vietnam. Other nationalities
can download an
application form from
www. vietnamembassy-singapore.org/en. Arrangements can
also be made to collect a
visa on arrival at major
ports of entry, see
www.vietnamvisa.govt.vn.Air time
Between 2 and 3.5 hours
from Singapore.
Cash & cards
The official currency of
Vietnam is the Vietnamese
Dong (VND). US Dollars are
widely accepted as are credit
cards. ATM withdrawals are
available in major cities and
tourist destinations.
Weather report
Opposing monsoon seasons in
the north and south mean that
seasonal changes are different
around Vietnam. It is always
high season somewhere in
the country, and the tropical
south is always warm. Head
to the north between May
and October and the south
between November and
February. The popular central
beaches can be wet between
December and February.
Mother tongue
The official language is
Vietnamese. French and
English are also spoken.
First words
Hello:
Chào
What is your name?
Ban tên gì?
My name is __:
Tôi tên là ...
How much?
Bao nhiêu
Thank you:
Câm ón ban
Yes:
Vâng
No thank you:
Không câm ón ban
Salutations
Vietnamese show respect with
a slight bow when greeting
elders.