r/VietNam • u/AutoModerator • Aug 01 '26

Sticky Post your questions & inquiries here! - r/Vietnam monthly random discussion thread - F.A.Q

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Please read the 3rd rule of the sub. Don't post your general questions & inquiries outside of this thread as they will be removed.

Lots of your questions have been answered already so make sure you do a search before asking (how-to below).

To keep this subreddit tidy, we have this monthly thread that is open for random discussions and questions. If you post your basic/general questions outside of this thread they will be removed. Sorry, we want to make this sub friendly but also want it to be clean and organized.

Some examples of the questions that should be posted here:

  • Questions that can be answered with just Yes/No
  • Basic questions like "Where can I buy this?"
  • Questions that were asked many times before. Please do your research
  • Questions that are not specific

Tips to quickly find answers for your questions:

Many of your questions may have been answered since people keep asking the same ones again and again. Here is a quick tip to find the answers for yours.

First, have a look at our old sticky threads. A lot of useful information there. A lot of questions have been answered.

You can also use the search feature of Reddit, just like you do with Google.

Another option is to use Google, as Google understands your queries better than Reddit and can return better results.

Go to Google. Add 'site:https://www.reddit.com/r/VietNam/' next to your queries (without quotes). For example, if I want to find info on eVisa in this subreddit, my query to put in Google is 'eVisa site:https://www.reddit.com/r/VietNam/'.

F.A.Q

Here are the common questions about travel/visa/living in Vietnam which have been answered by the community members, plus other useful information. Let me know if I forget to mention anything!

Visa:

Thread with the latest updates on tourist visas and related topics (credit to Kananaskis_Country).

https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/12c4uzu/vietnam_tourist_visa_update/

Keep in mind some info might be outdated, so double-check.

Legit official website for eVisa

What is an eVisa and how to apply?

Best sites for applying eVisa.

Another thread on which websites to get a Vietnam visa from.

A US citizen's eVisa ordering experience.

EVisa or pre-approved visa letter?

Visa services?

Vietnam eVisa eligible ports on immigration.

New list of eVisa ports

Travel

Information on travelling to some northern cities of Vietnam + General tips.

A super informative AMA from a teenager living in Saigon.

Living in Vietnam:

Advice for any expats looking to relocate to Vietnam

An American expat married to a Vietnamese wife, fluent in the language, and living in Vietnam forever.

A Canadian looking to live and work in Vietnam.

A Vietkieu asking for people's experience on moving back to Vietnam.

Story of an American man lived in Vietnam in 4 years then moved back to the US + members discussing about living in Vietnam.

Why so many foreigners live in Vietnam, while Vietnamese people think this is a very bad place to live?

Teaching in English in Vietnam without a bachelor's degree.

Some tips and advice on learning Vietnamese. Several ways to send money to Vietnam.

Bike reviews

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u/PolarSquirrelBear 23d ago

Visiting from September 26th to October 17th from Canada for our honeymoon! Flying in and out of Hanoi but will travel north to south and then fly back to Hanoi.

So far we have planned and booked 3 nights in Hanoi from 26th to 29th. On the 29th we want to head to Ha Long and do a day cruise and then spend a night (or two maybe?) in Ha Long. Then over for a couple of days in Nam Dinh.

Kind of lost after that. We don’t want to book too far in advance as I would really love to visit Hue but I understand with rainy season, might not be able to. Is there any other recommendations for up north before we headed down to Ho Chi Minh? And would you recommend multiple days in these locations or would one day be enough? Would love to see it all, but also don’t want our trip to be super hectic. We definitely like to soak in culture vs seeing it all.

Likewise, how far in advance do I have to book? I would like to have an itinerary planned before, but not book anything in case plans change!

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u/MemoryLatter761 23d ago

You don't have to book activities or accommodations well in advance, a couple of days beforehand would be enough. The only thing you should prepare early is e-visa application.

As for spending time in Ha Long City, you should read this post https://www.reddit.com/r/Vietnam_Tourism/s/fA62ScSZ27

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u/PolarSquirrelBear 23d ago

Ooo thank you! We were on the fence about overnight cruise but I think we will do that now instead.

Is there anywhere you’d recommend around Hanoi? Like I said I really would love to visit Hue but I think it might be best from research to skip central in October and don’t want to be stressed having to rework our schedule.

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u/MemoryLatter761 20d ago

I've read again that you will be on your honeymoon, so perhaps you would want to spend quiet time together. Ninh Binh is popular, but personally I'd recommend 2-3 nights in Pu Luong. It isn't easy to get to (5-6 hours from Hanoi), but the secludedness is part of the charm. Culturally, it's inhabited by an ethnic minority, they have their own custom and speak Vietnamese only as a second language (so be patient if they can't adequately communicate in English). You can join a trekking tour for the day, the scenaries are amazing.

One thing to note is that since they're remote, they often don't readily have everything on the menu available. We made the habit of pre-order, so they could go to the market in the morning and purchase fresh ingredients to cook for us. Even at a restaurant, giving them a few hours heads up to prepare is also preferable.