Hochiminh
City
is the country’s biggest trade and economic hub. It has tropical climate with two specific seasons: dry and rainy. The dry season begins from November through April with an average temperature of around 28oC. The rainy season is from May through October. Especially, a rain is not too long; it sometimes lasts only a few minutes then stops and the sun rises again.
When tourists enter
Vietnam
, they must obtain an entry visa, except citizens from countries which are granted visa exemption such as:
Thailand
, the
Philippines
,
Malaysia
,
Cuba
,
Japan
and
Korea
. An entry visa is obtainable at Vietnamese diplomatic missions and 3-month valid passports are required. A 30 day tourist visa is usually sufficient for tourists though it is possible to arrange 3 months to 6 months multiple entry visas for business people.
Tourists who wish to extend, supplement or amend their certificates of temporary residence in
Vietnam
should follow the procedures required at the office of provincial public security (The Immigration Department). Special cases of temporary residence shall be processed at The Immigration Department, 40 A Hang Bai – Ha Noi
AIRPORT:
-International
Airport
in
Hochiminh
City
named TAN SON NHAT
+ Airport Tax:
- International flights:12 USD
- Domectis flights:none
+ Customs procedure:
-On entering
Vietnam
all visitors must complete an entry/exit form including a customs declaration (white/yellow color). It is important that the bottom copy (yellow sheet) of this form is kept safe with your passport while in
Vietnam
and is presented to the customs and immigration officials on departure.
There are no limited amounts of foreign currency, objects of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones or plated with silver or gold but visitors mustdeclare these in detail on the customs forms.
If you lose things, don’t worry, call (84-8) 8446 662 ext 7416 – Lost and Found Service at
Tan
Son
Nhat
International
Airport
will help you.