Before departure for Vietnam
Read about passports, visas, vaccinations and the practicalities
Vietnam is well on its way out of the dark past of the war and has opened its borders, so today it is possible to experience the country’s fascinating nature and the kindness and hospitality of the people. On this page you will get practical information about passports and visas. vaccinations, currency and the Vietnamese language.
At Tourist Travel, we want to equip you for the adventure of a lifetime, so you are ready to leave with countless experiences waiting. Travel to Vietnam with Tourist Travel will take you from north to south and you will have an eventful trip with beautiful nature, phenomenal culture and exquisite food.
Passport & Visa
Stays under 15 days
With Danish citizenship, you are exempt from applying for a visa to Vietnam if you stay in the country for less than 15 days and the following three conditions are met:
- Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the day you travel into the country.
- Valid return ticket / documentation for departure from the country, within the 15 days of the entry date.
- A minimum of 30 days must have elapsed since departure from any previous visa-free stay.
Stays over 15 days
When you are a Danish citizen who stays in Vietnam for more than 15 days, you must apply for a visa. Visas are applied for at the Vietnamese Embassy and only in exceptional cases can you apply for a visa on arrival – however, this is not recommended.
Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 90 days from entry into the country. Danish passports that have been extended are also recognized upon entry into Vietnam. Danish provisional passports as well as EU emergency passports are recognized as return documents to Denmark.
If you lose your passport in Vietnam and must have issued a provisional passport, it requires that you get an exit stamp from the Vietnamese authorities. Be aware that this can take up to three business days. If you have a temporary passport or EU emergency passport when entering Vietnam, you must apply for a visa beforehand.
Vaccinations before departure to Vietnam
According to Smartercomputing.org, Vietnam is a large and magnificent country that stretches so far that when there is bad weather one place in the country, then the sun shines another place. You can therefore travel to Vietnam all year round. However, you should always round up your doctor before, as flora and fauna are something completely different here than what we know in Denmark.
When wildlife and nature are so different from our usual environment, the bacterial composition will be the same. Therefore, we need to be vaccinated from home before heading out into the Vietnamese countryside.
Your doctor can always help you with which vaccinations you need. You can search for information about vaccination yourself at Danske Lægers Vaccinations Service . Here you can see which vaccinations are recommended for stays in Vietnam.
Combine your Vietnam trip
Travel to Laos
In Laos live about 6.7 million. inhabitants. Here you can experience the ancient capital Luang Prabang, which is one of Asia’s most beautiful cities. A visit to Laos is like being thrown 100 years back in time. The infrastructure is backward, giving Laos its own charm. Cyclists and pedestrians set the agenda in one of the world’s smallest cities.
Laos is colorful and breathtaking, the people are exceptionally nice, and at the same time you will encounter some aspects of atmosphere, culture and fantastic history. After being isolated for almost 20 years, Laos welcomes you with a wonderful world of nature, beautiful waterfalls and unique mountain villages.
If you travel to Laos, temples will turn your legs away from you – the ancient Hindu temple Vat Phou stands in beautiful harmony with nature, while the golden temple Pha That Luang shines in the sun and captivates you with its incredible construction.
Travel to Cambodia
Beautiful Cambodia has a population of 15.1 million. inhabitants. The capital is called Phnom Penh and you should visit it. After traveling Vietnam thin, combine your trip with architectural wonders of Cambodia. Among other things, you will find one of the world’s seven wonders in the country – namely the enormously overwhelming attraction Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is the world’s largest building complex consisting of several unique temples, located in the overwhelming temple city of Angkor Thom, which is built after the Meru mountain. Several of the temples are therefore shaped like pyramids with five towering towers at the top, representing the religiously designated Mount Merus five peaks.
A trip to Cambodia can offer historical and cultural experiences in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh and a relaxing beach holiday in Sihanoukville. Cambodia is a land of discovery, with unique sights, beautiful scenery and a welcoming population.
Popular animals you can experience in Vietnam
Vietnam is an elongated country that stretches across several climate zones. Therefore, both plants and wildlife are extremely diverse. Vietnam was originally heavily covered with forest and rainforest, with giant mangrove swamps along the coast. Many of the forests have gradually disappeared due to war and agriculture. In the mountains, rhododendrons, bamboo and beautiful orchids grow.
It is estimated that there are about 13,766 different plant species, of which 10% are endemic and therefore not found anywhere else in the world. Several animal species in Vietnam are threatened, due to loss of their habitat, but the reunification of North and South Vietnam has been an important part of the conservation and restoration of nature – Today, Vietnam has 28 national parks where wildlife lives.
