Essential Travel Information
| Passport and Vietnam Visa |
To apply for your visa you always need to complete the necessary application form. For Australian nationals click here to print off the application form |
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Show me the Money! |
| ATMs or cash machine: ATMs are now the easiest way to get hold of your money in Vietnam. The number of ATMs in the country is increasing all the time, and there is now usually at least one ATM in every town, more in the larger cities. However, it is not sensible to rely on them entirely, as ATMs can go down, or might be out of cash, and you could also be left penniless if you were to lose your card. We would recommend a combination of bank cards, cash and a few travellers cheques. Australian Dollars or travellers' cheques: Larger value notes such as $50 and $100 usually get the best exchange rate, but you get a lot of Dong for $100 so don't change up too much at a time Credit Cards: These are accepted in the larger hotels and restaurants, as well as a limited number of banks. Visa and MasterCard are the most often accepted cards. Very few places will accept American Express cards - so they are better left at home. Money, passports and other valuables like travellers' cheques are best kept in a safety deposit box at your hotel. Almost all of the hotels we use will have a safe available. Never leave valuables or money unattended in your hotel room. We also advise you to avoid carrying unnecessary valuables on your person, especially at night, just in case. |
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