Vietnam Travel

Temporary residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam is mandatory and should be declared within 12 hours of arrival at the accommodation (up to 24 hours in remote areas). You can do the declaration online via the official immigration portal or in person using form NA17, usually through the accommodation provider/host. Required details typically include the …
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How much cash can I bring to Vietnam? Travelers entering Vietnam are allowed to carry up to USD 5,000 in cash (or equivalent) or VND 15,000,000 without declaring it to customs. If the amount exceeds this limit, a customs declaration is mandatory upon arrival. These regulations help Vietnam manage foreign currency inflows and prevent illegal …
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Flight time from the US to Vietnam usually ranges from 18 to 30 hours or longer, depending on the departure city, airline, and number of transit stops. Most flights require one or more layovers in major hubs such as Tokyo, Seoul, or Taipei, although limited direct flights are available. In addition, travelers should consider the …
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Form NA16 (Vietnam) is the sponsor’s registration of the company seal and specimen signatures used for immigration sponsorship. It’s usually required the first time your organization invites/guarantees a foreigner for entry approval, visa, or TRC procedures, and you file it with the Immigration Department or the provincial Immigration Office. You must fill in the sponsor’s …
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A Temporary Residence Confirmation Letter (sometimes called a temporary residence certificate) is a local police-issued document confirming your registered address and period of stay in Vietnam. Foreigners usually need it when applying for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) or a Vietnam criminal record certificate. You can request it after your temporary stay has been properly …
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