Vietnam travel
Entry gates, regions & travel highlights
Where e-Visa holders commonly land, how ports are grouped, and what to plan once you are inside Vietnam in 2026.
- Major airports: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, HCMC, Phu Quoc, Can Tho
- Land borders include Lao Cai, Mong Cai, Huu Nghi, Moc Bai, and others on the official list
- Seaports such as Chan May, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau, Quy Nhon (per policy)
Entry and exit
Your e-Visa lists an intended entry port. First entry should match that declaration where rules require it; exit is often allowed via other authorised international checkpoints — confirm current Immigration guidance.
International airports handle the bulk of tourist volume. Land corridors suit regional overlanders; cruise and ferry passengers use designated seaports. The authoritative list lives on the Immigration e-Visa site — count and names change when new terminals open.
- Carry a printed copy plus an offline phone backup in case of Wi-Fi issues
- Match ticket routing to the declared first entry
- Expect longer queues during Tet and summer holidays
Length of stay and purpose
The stamp or e-Visa PDF states how long you may remain and whether re-entry is allowed. Overstaying undermines future applications. If you need medical, humanitarian, or business extensions, use lawful channels — visa runs and informal fixes carry risk.
Regional highlights
Vietnam stretches more than a thousand kilometres north to south. Many visitors thread Hanoi and Ha Long, fly to Da Nang for Hoi An’s old town, then finish in Ho Chi Minh City or Phu Quoc for beaches.
- North: Hanoi capital corridor, mountain Sa Pa, Ha Long Bay cruises
- Central: Hue imperial sites, Da Nang beaches, Hoi An lanterns
- South: Ho Chi Minh City energy, Mekong Delta day trips, Phu Quoc island
Practical travel tips
Urban Vietnam is card-friendly; carry local cash for street food and rural taxis. Grab and similar apps work in cities. Save embassy contacts, travel insurance policy numbers, and PDF visas offline. Peak domestic flights around 2026 holidays sell out early.