News, services and visa tips for foreigners in Vietnam — updated regularly.
Every nationality has its own mistake. Russians hit a payment wall. Koreans remember the old number. Americans assume their international driving permit works. Half of Europe doesn't know their exemption is FOR TOURISM ONLY. Find your passport below.
Four different things are called an "international driving permit." Only ONE works in Vietnam — and even that one is worthless without a second document. Fines up to VND 10 million. And if you crash, your insurer may have grounds to refuse the claim entirely.
Police across multiple Vietnamese provinces describe the same script, step by step: a doctored visa image, a forged "Immigration Department" document, and a demand to transfer VND 50 million to "prove your finances." Here is the full anatomy of the scam — and the 10-second test that keeps you out of it.
Decree 219/2025 replaced the old rules entirely. And here's what catches people out: being "exempt from a work permit" does NOT mean no paperwork — 13 of the 15 exempt categories still have to obtain a confirmation letter. And remote workers? Here's the honest answer.
A few recent results (personal data masked).
🔒 Real e-visas of ViEntry clients — all personal data (name, date of birth, passport number, QR code) has been masked.
Book earlier, save more — taken straight off the tour price.
Reference price — the licensed tour operator sets the final price. The discount follows each trip’s booking order.
