🇻🇳 Vietnam Trip — Essential Info
All your key contacts, visa, packing, and local tips in one place. Use the quick links to jump to any section.
📞 Emergency & Contacts
- Police: 113 Ambulance: 115
- Organizer: Krish Navaratnam (kris@ksguk.com, +44 7956 309750)
- WhatsApp: Text Kris
- KissTour (Airport help): +84 901 144 116
- Grab app: Android / iOS
- eSIM: Buy Yesim
- Wise: Transfer money
🛂 Visa Requirements
- e‑Visa: Apply official site
- Local agents can help with processing and airport fast‑track (confirm fees before paying).
- Check visa validity, single/multiple entry, and passport expiry (6+ months recommended).
- Free Visa for listed countries
⚡ Expedited E‑Visa
- Standard (3–5 days), Urgent (24–48h), Same‑day (if available).
- Provide: passport scan, photo, full name/number, nationality, travel dates, contact info.
- Confirm all fees before payment. Approval letter by email (PDF).
🧳 Packing & Practical
- Essentials: passport, insurance, passport copy, chargers, adapter, light rain jacket.
- Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). Cards accepted, but carry cash for markets/tips.
- SIM/Wi‑Fi: buy local eSIM or SIM at airport for data.
🩺 Health & Safety
- Stay hydrated, use sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Carry prescription meds in original packaging and a small first‑aid kit.
🙏 Local Etiquette & Tips
- Dress modestly at temples/pagodas; remove shoes where required.
- Ask before photographing people; a small gift or smile goes a long way.