Travel Guide

The different stages of your trip

Your dream trip to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia with our agency unfolds as follows:

Step 1: Explore the tours and travel ideas available on our website to get inspiration for your journey.

Step 2: Send us your request, indicating:

• your arrival and departure dates;
• your arrival and departure cities (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane, Siem Reap, etc.);
• the destinations you would like to visit;
• the activities you are interested in, such as cruising, kayaking, trekking, walking, or a combination of different experiences;
• The number of participants (adults/children and age);
• your preferred type of accommodation (hotel, homestay or with locals);
• the number of nights you plan to spend during your trip;
• the meals you would like to include (breakfast, lunch and dinner),
• your estimated budget per person (EUR or USD).

Step 3: Confirm or Adjust Your Itinerary

Once we receive your request, we will send you a detailed travel proposal and quotation.

You can confirm the itinerary as proposed or discuss any changes with your TYPIC Travel Advisor until the program fully meets your expectations.

Step 4: Pay the deposit

Once your trip is confirmed, you will be asked to pay a 30% deposit of the total trip cost using one of the payment methods specified in our Terms & Conditions.

An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued and sent to you by email. The remaining balance (70%) must be paid one month before the start of the trip or, at the latest, at the start of the trip, according to the agreed payment terms.

Please note that all bank charges are at your expense. Otherwise, TYPIC Travel reserves the right to cancel the trip and retain the entire deposit paid.

Step 5: Enjoy Your Trip!

Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your guide and driver. Our team does everything to ensure your stay runs perfectly and brings you everything you hope for.

We hope you enjoy your journey as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.

Do not hesitate to Contact Us for more practical information about your trip to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Our team will be happy to assist you.

 

Why choose our local agency TYPIC Travel?

You can, of course, choose between a tour operator in your home country and a local travel agency based in Vietnam. However, choosing TYPIC Travel means choosing a team of passionate tourism experts from Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia. We create personalized and authentic journeys while offering excellent value for money, reliable service, and local support throughout your trip.

Because your satisfaction is intimately linked to the quality of our services, TYPIC Travel, is by your side, ... :

•  A local team of experts
•  100% tailor-made trips, according to your wishes
•  A reliable English-speaking agency
•  Price offers at local rates
•  A wide range of typical, authentic and original tours
•  100% of its clients satisfied with their trip proposed by TYPIC Travel,
•   82% of its clients who will return with TYPIC Travel, to make other trips to other destinations
• 90% of its clients who recommend TYPIC Travel, to their friends 

This last point is for us the best proof of the quality of our services and our professionalism.

And That’s Not All...

• Direct support in case of unexpected situations;
• A dedicated local Travel Advisor throughout your journey;
• Thoughtful welcome gifts.

Choosing TYPIC Travel, means choosing personalized support that will allow you to discover Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in the best conditions to enable you to enjoy all the emotions of your dream come true.

What is the best time to travel to Vietnam?

The choice of when to go, of course, depends on your availability, but climatic criteria (temperature, sunshine, etc.) will certainly influence your decision.

First of all, it's important to know that Vietnam stretches for about 2500 km from north to south. This means there is no good or bad season to visit the Dragon Country. When the weather is bad in one region, it can be very beautiful in another.

Located in the monsoon zone, Vietnam enjoys a hot and humid climate, from north to south.

What is the monsoon?

It is a seasonal phenomenon of wind regimes in intertropical zones. These winds are generated by movements of air masses. This season is characterized by very heavy rainfall.

Depending on your stay (the north, the center or the south), you can get an idea of the weather by consulting the table below:

 

IN THE NORTH

There are four seasons in the north, unlike the center and south which have two: the dry season and the wet season.

Best time: from November to late April-early May, which is during the Vietnamese winter. It is never hot, sometimes even cool. The weather is often gray and foggy, with occasional rain. You will often have a kind of drizzle that can last for several days, making the atmosphere a bit gloomy. Temperatures can reach 15 to 20 °C during the day and drop to below 10 °C at night. From February to March, in the late evening, there can be beautiful clear spells. A kind of spring sets in from mid-March to early May. Then it's summer.
From May to October: Although it rains, this period is still the driest of the year, with the highest temperatures. On average, it is 30 to 40 °C. At the end of the season, from September to November, the mountainous north can experience some quite powerful typhoons, coming from the South China Sea, this is autumn.

Less favorable period: July and August. Torrential rains, sometimes very violent.

IN THE CENTER

Best time: from February to May.
Avoid the period between November and late January: it rains a lot. The summer monsoon runs from May to November. From May to August are the hottest months of the year.
In the highlands: in Dalat, Ban Mê Thuột, Pleiku, the temperature is much cooler than on the coast, due to the altitude.

Less favorable period: September and October. This is the time of monsoon changes; typhoons can form and hit the coast, and floods are frequent.

 

IN THE SOUTH

Best time: from December to April, this is the dry and sunny period. February is the month with the least rain of the year. March and April are the hottest months, with an average of 34 to 35 °C.

Less favorable period: from July to September, the rainiest period. Beware of sudden floods that occur in the Mekong Delta between mid-August and mid-September.

 

 

Cambodia enjoys a climate similar to that of southern Vietnam. Regarding temperatures: from 20 to 30 °C between November and March with the possibility of 35-40°C in April and May.

Laos enjoys a tropical climate: rainy season (high heat and humidity) from June to September. Dry season between October and February. Take into account the coolness in the mountainous regions of the north. Hot season between March and June.

Note that you can travel all year round in Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos.

Travel with peace of mind!

TYPIC Travel is an inbound travel agency specializing in organizing tours and travel services in Vietnam and Indochina. We do not provide or sell travel insurance.

It is therefore essential for you to have travel insurance from your country of origin before you leave. It must cover in particular:

• Health insurance providing reimbursement for medical expenses abroad. Carefully check the validity and extent of this coverage before departure (especially if you intend to practice certain types of activities: diving, motorcycling, etc.). 
• If you are registered with the French Social Security and a complementary mutual insurance company, you are probably covered by international medical assistance. Check the validity and extent of this coverage before your departure. Otherwise, most insurance companies offer travel coverage.
• Repatriation insurance
• Insurance covering cancellation fees, lost luggage, etc.
• Special accident insuranc: Travel insurance coupled with an international credit card depends on the policy subscribed by the bank. They are not automatic. Check with your bank for the guarantees provided by your international bank card.
•  Legal expenses insurance
•  Electronic device insurance

Most importantly, make sure you understand what your insurance does not cover before you travel.

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Time difference

Vietnam follows Indochina Time (UTC+7) throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time.

The time difference therefore depends on where you are traveling from and whether your country observes daylight saving time. As a general guide:

• United Kingdom: Vietnam is usually 6–7 hours ahead.
• France and Central Europe: Vietnam is usually 5–6 hours ahead.
• US East Coast (New York, Washington D.C.): Vietnam is usually 11–12 hours ahead.
• US West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco): Vietnam is usually 14–15 hours ahead.
• Japan and South Korea: Vietnam is 2 hours behind.
• Singapore and Malaysia: Vietnam is 1 hour behind.
• Thailand, Laos and Cambodia: same time zone as Vietnam.

Please note that the exact time difference may vary depending on daylight saving time in your country.

Adjusting to Local Time

After a long-haul flight, try to adapt to Vietnamese meal and sleeping times as soon as possible to help reduce jet lag.

Daily life in Vietnam tends to start early. In many places, especially in rural areas, people are already active from 5:00–6:00 AM. Breakfast is often enjoyed early, lunch is generally served around 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, and dinner usually begins from around 6:00 PM.

Starting your day early is also a great way to experience Vietnam at its most lively — from morning markets and street food stalls to local exercise routines and everyday life before the heat of the day.

Opening Hours

Opening hours vary depending on the establishment and destination, but as a general guide:

• Government offices: usually open Monday to Friday during standard business hours, with a lunch break.
• Banks: generally open Monday to Friday, with some branches also operating on Saturday mornings.
• Shops and restaurants: often open daily, especially in major cities and tourist areas.
• Local markets: usually start very early in the morning and remain active until the afternoon.

Opening hours may vary on weekends, public holidays, and during major festivals such as Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year).

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Addresses of the Embassy of Vietnam
in foreign countries

In France

- Embassy of Vietnam: 61, rue Boileau, 75016 Paris.
Ambassador: Nguyen Ngoc Son (Appointed in 2015).
Tel.: 01-44-14-64-00 (switchboard and visas for tourists).
Info on answering machine, tel.: 01-44-14-64-20.
Tourist visas requested by mail, tel.: 01-44-14-64-13.
E-mail: vnparis@wanadoo.fr.
Consular service for visas open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (for submitting applications) and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (for collecting documents).

- Vietnam Cultural Center : 19-19 bis, rue Albert, 75013 Paris.
Tel.: 01-53-82-48-42.
Open every day except Sunday and Monday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Opened in 2009. Cultural representation of Vietnam in Paris. Houses a library, a documentation center, a cinematheque. Vietnamese language courses. Photo exhibitions, cultural events.

- Galerie de la Maison du Vietnam : 28, rue des Bernardins, 75005 Paris.
Tel.: 01-56-24-87-08.
Open Monday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small cultural center where you can find handicrafts, clothes, books on Vietnam in French and Vietnamese, newspapers and magazines. Ticket office for all shows and events related to the Vietnamese community in Paris. Possibility to also take Vietnamese language courses there. 

In Belgium

- Embassy of Vietnam : boulevard du Général-Jacques, 1, 1050 Brussels.
Tel.: (32-2) 379-27-37 or 374-79-61.
E-mail :vnemb.brussels@skynet.be. Visa service open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Allow approximately €62 and a one-week delay for a visa valid for 1 month. Possibility to also obtain a 3 or 6-month visa.

In Germany

-Embassy of Vietnam : Elsenstrasse 3 - 12435 Berlin
Xuan Hung Doan, Ambassador
Tel.: (+49) 30 536 301 08.
Email : info@vietnambotschaft.org or sqvnberlin@t-online.de

In Switzerland

- Embassy of Vietnam: 26, Schlosslistrasse, 3008 Bern.
Tel : (41-31) 388-78-78.
Consular section open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Allow 70 Fs and a one-week delay for a visa valid for 1 month. Possibility to also obtain a 3-month visa.

In Canada

- Embassy of Vietnam : 55 Mackay Str., Ottawa, ON, K1M2B2.
Tel.: (1-613) 236-0772. Mail (Visa only) : visa@vietnamembassy.ca
Hotline (French/English/Vietnamese) : (1-613)343-777-4999​​

Diplomatic representations in Vietnam

Embassy of Algeria : 13, Phan Chu Trinh - Hanoi.
Tel.: (+84) 24 3825 3865
Embassy of Germany : 29, Tran Phu - Hanoi.
Tel. : (+84) 24 3267 3335 - Website : www.hanoi.diplo.de
Consulate of Germany :126 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, HCMV.
Tel. (+84) 28 38 29 19 67 - Fax. (+84) 28 38 23 19 19
Website : www.ho-chi-minh-stadt.diplo.de
Embassy of Australia : 8, Dao Tan, Ba Dinh - Hanoi
Tel. :(+84) 24 3774 0100 - Fax : (+84) 24 3774 0111
Website :  vietnam.embassy.gov.au
Consulate of Australia : 47 Ly Tu Trong Street, Q1 PO Box 659,
Central Post Office - HCMV
Tel.. : (+84) 28 3521 8100 - Fax. : (+84) 28 3521 8101 Website : www.hcmc.vietnam.embassy.gov.au
Embassy of Bangladesh :  675 Lạc Long Quan, Xuan La, Q. Tay Ho - Hanoi
Tel. :  (+84) 24 3771 6625  Website :  www.bangladeshembassy.vn
Embassy of Belgium : 9th floor, Hanoi Tower, 49 Hai Ba Trung - Hanoi.
Tel. : (+84) 24 393 461 79 ; Fax : (+84) 24 393 461 83
Mail: hanoi@diplobel.fed.be - Website : vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/
Honorary Consulate of Belgium : Hoang Van Thai St - Tan Phu Ward, Q7 - HCMV Tel. : (+84) 28 541 41 196 ; Fax : (+84) 28 541 41 197
Mail : consubel@diplobel.vn - Website : www.diplomatie.belgium.be/vietnam
Embassy of Brazil : D/6/7 Q. Tay Ho - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3843 2544  - Fax : (+84) 24 3843 2542
Mail : brasemb.hanoi@itamaraty.gov.br - Website : hanoi.itamaraty.gov.br
Embassy of Great Britain : 4th and 5th floors, 31 Hai Ba Trung - Hanoi.
Tel. : (+84) 24 3936 0500 - Fax :(+84) 24 3936 0561
Mail : consularenquiries.vietnam@fco.gov.uk
Website : www.gov.uk/government/world/vietnam
Consulate of Great Britain : 25 Le Duan, Q.1. HCMV.
Tel. : (+84) 28 3825 1380 - Fax : (+84) 28 3829 5257
Mail : consularenquiries.vietnam@fco.gov.uk
Website : www.gov.uk/government/world/vietnam
Embassy of Cambodia : 71A,Tran Hung Dao Street - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 942 4789 - (+84) 24 942 4788 - Fax : (+84) 24 942 3225 
Mail : camemb.vnm@mfa.gov.kh
Consulate of Cambodia : No. 41, Phung Khac Khoan HCMV.
Tel. : (+84) 28 829 2751 - Fax. : (+84) 28 822 2773
Mail : camcg.hcm@mfa.gov.kh
Embassy of Canada : 31, Hung Vuong - Hanoi.
Tel. : (+84) 24 3734 5000 - Fax : (+84) 24 3734 5049
Mail : hanoi@international.gc.ca
Consulate of Canada : 235 Dong Khoi, Q.1. HCMV.
Tel.. : +84 (28) 3827 9899 - Fax : +84 (28) 3827 9935
Mail : hochi@international.gc.ca
Embassy of China : 46 Hoang Dieu Road P.O.Box 13 - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 38 453 736 - Fax :(+84) 24 38 232 826
Mail : chinaemb_vn@mfa.gov.cn - Site : vn.china-embassy.org
Consulate of China : 175 Hai Ba Trung Road - Q.3 - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28-3829 2457 - Fax. : (+84) 28-3829 5009
Mail : chinaconsul_hcm_vn@mfa.gov.cn - Site : hcmc.chineseconsulate.org
Embassy of Cuba : 65A Ly Thuong Kiet-Q. Hoan Kiem - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3942 4775 / (+84) 24 3942 5070 - Fax : (+84) 24 3942 2426  Mail : embacuba@fpt.vn - Site : misiones.minrex.gob.cu/es/vietnam
Consulate of Cuba : 45 Phung Khac Hoan, Q.1 - HCMV.
Tel.. :(+84) 28 3829 7350 - Fax. : (+84) 28 3829 5293
Mail : cubacons@hcm.fpt.vn - Site : cubacons@hcmc.netnam.vn
Embassy of Czech Republic : 13, Chu Van An - Hanoi.
Tel. :(+84) 24 3845 4131/(+84) 24 3845 4132 - Fax : (+84) 24 3823 3996 
Mail : hanoi@embassy.mzv.cz - Site : www.mzv.cz/hanoi
Embassy of Denmark : 194 Tran Quang Khai Street, Ly Thai To,
Q. Hoan Kiem - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3823 1888 - Mail : hanamb@um.dk - Site : vietnam.um.dk
Embassy of Egypt : 63 To Ngoc Van Street - Q. Tay Ho - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3829 4999 - Fax : (+84) 24 3829 4997
Mail :egyembhanoi@yahoo.com
Site : www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Vietnam
Embassy of the United States : 7, Lang Ha, Q. Ba Dinh - Hanoi.
Tel. : (+84) 24-3850-5000 - Site : vn.usembassy.gov
Consulate of the United States : 4, Le Duan Q.1 - HCMV.
Tel. : (+84) 28-3520-4200 - Fax : (+84) 28-3520-4244
Site : vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/ho-chi-minh-city/
Embassy of Finland : 54 Lieu Giai, Q. Ba Dinh - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 38 266 788 - Mail : sanomat.han@formin.fi
Site : www.finland.org.vn
Embassy of France : 57 Tran Hung Dao Street - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 39 44 57 00 - Fax : (+84) 24 39 44 57 17 
Site : vn.ambafrance.org
Consulate of France : 217, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Q.1 - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28 3520 68 00 - Site : ho-chi-minh-ville.consulfrance.org
Embassy of Hungary : 28 Thanh Nien Road, Q. Tay Ho, Hanoi.
Tel. : (+84) 24 3771-5714 / 5 - Fax : (+84) 24 3771-5716
Mail : mission.hoi@mfa.gov.hu - Site : hanoi.mfa.gov.hu
Consulate of Hungary : 9-11 Ton Duc Thang Street, Q.1 - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28-3622-1001
Embassy of India : 58-60, Tran Hung Dao Street-Q. Hoan Kiem - Hanoi.
Tel. : (+84) 24-3824 4989 / 90 / 94 - Fax : (+84) 24-3824 4998
Mail : admin@indembassy.com.vn - Site : indembassy.com.vn
Consulate of India : 55, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Q.3 - HCMV
Tel.. : (+84) 28 3823 7050 - Fax : (+84) 28 3823 7047
Mail : cons.hcm@mea.gov.in - Site : www.india-consulate.org.vn
Embassy of Israel : Hanoi Towers - 49 Hai Ba Trung - Q. Hoan Kiem - Hanoi Tel. : (+84) 24 3718 7500 - Fax : (+84) 24 3843 5760
Mail : info@hanoi.mfa.gov.il - Site : embassies.gov.il/hanoi
Embassy of Italy : 9, Le Phung Hieu Street - Q. Hoan Kiem - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3825 6256 - Fax : (+84) 24 3826 7602
Mail : ambasciata.hanoi@esteri.it - Site : www.ambhanoi.esteri.it
Consulate General of Italy : 93, Nguyen Du Street, Q.1 - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28 3827 5445 / 46 / 57 - Mail : hochiminh.consolato@esteri.it 
Site : www.conshochiminh.esteri.it
Embassy of Japan : 27, Lieu Giai, Q. Da Binh - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3846-3000 - Fax : (+84) 24 3846-3000
Mail : soumuhan@ha.mofa.go.jp - Site : www.vn.emb-japan.go.jp
Consulate of Japan : 1261, Dien Bien Phu Street, Q.3. HCMV
Tel.. : (+84) 28 3933-3510 - Fax : (+84) 28 3933-3520 
Mail : ryoujikan@hc.mofa.go.jp - Site : www.hcmcgj.vn.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Laos : 40 Quang Trung, Q. Hai Ba Trung - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3942 4724 / 4576 - Fax : (+84) 24 3822 8414
Mail : laoembassyhanoi@gmail.com
Consulate of Laos : 93 Duong Pasteur Q1 - HCMV
Tel.. (+84) 28 3829 9275 / 72 - Fax. : (+84) 28 3829 9272
Mail : cglaohcm@gmail.com
Embassy of Malaysia : 43 - 45 Dien Bien Phu Street - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24-3734 3849 / (+84) 24-3734 3836 - Fax : (+84) 24-3734 3832 Mail : mwhanoi@kln.gov.my - Site : www.kln.gov.my/web/vnm_hanoi/
Consulate of Malaysia : No. 2, Ngo Duc Ke Street - Q1 - HCMV
Tel.. : (+84) 28 3829 9023 / (+84) 28 3829 3132 - Fax. : (+84) 28 3829 9027 Mail : mwhochiminh@kln.gov.my
Site : www.kln.gov.my/web/vnm_ho-chi-minh-city/
Embassy of Myanmar : 298 A, Kim Ma Street - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3845 3369 / (+84) 24 3823 2056 - Fax : (+84) (24) 3845 2404 
Mail : office@mehanoi.org
Honorary Consulate of Myanmar : 50 Sam Son Street, Q. Tan Binh - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28 544 90 805 - Fax : (+84) 28 3842 8879
Mail : my.consulate.hcm@gmail.com
Embassy of the Netherlands : 194 Tran Quang Khai Str. - Q. Hoan Kiem - Hanoi Tel. : (+84) 24 3831 56 50 - Fax : (+84) 24 3831 56 55 - Mail : han@minbuza.nl Site : www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/landen/vietnam
Consulate of the Netherlands : Saigon Tower, suite 901, 29 Le Duan, Q.1 HCMV
Tel.. : (+84) 28 3823 5932 - Fax. : (+84) 28 3823 5934
Mail : hcm@minbuza.nl
Embassy of New Zealand : 63 Ly Thai To - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3824 1481 - Fax : (+84) 24 3824 1480
Site : www.nzembassy.com/viet-nam
Consulate of New Zealand : 235 Dong Khoi Str., Q.1 PO Box 419 - HCMV Tel. : (+84) 28 3822 6907 - Fax : (+84) 28 3822 6905
Embassy of Poland : 3 Chua Mot Cot - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 38 452 027 - Fax : (+84) 24 38 236 914
Mail : hanoi.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl - Site : www.hanoi.msz.gov.pl
Embassy of Romania : 5, Le Hong Phong Street, Hano
Tel. : (+84) 24 3845 2014 - Fax : (+84) 24 3843 0922
Mail : hanoi@mae.ro - Site : hanoi.mae.ro
Embassy of Russia : 191 La Thanh, Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3833 6991 / 2 - Fax : (+84) 24 3833 6995
Mail : rusemb.vietnam@mid.ru - Site : www.vietnam.mid.ru
Consulate of Russia : 40, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28 39-30-39-36 - Fax. : (+84) 28 39-30-39-37
Mail : cgrushcm@yandex.ru - Site : www.rusconshcm.mid.ru
Embassy of Singapore : No. 41 & 43 Tran Phu Street - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3848 9168 / 70 - Fax : (+84) 24 3848 9178
Mail : singemb_han@mfa.sg - Site : www.mfa.gov.sg/hanoi
Consulate of Singapore : 65 Le Loi, Q.1 HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28 3822 5174 - Fax. : (+84) 28 3914 2938 
Mail : singcg_hcm@mfa.sg - Site : www.mfa.gov.sg/hochiminhcity
Embassy of South Korea : 4th floor, Daeha Center, 360 Kim Ma - Hanoi Tel. :(+84) 24 3831 5111 - Fax : (+84) 24 3831 5117
Mail : korembviet@mofat.go.kr - Site : vnm-hanoi.mofat.go.kr
Consulate of South Korea : 107 Duong Nguyen Du, Quan 1 Thanh pho - HCMV
Tel. :(+84) 28-3822-5757 - Fax : (+84) 28-3822-5750
Mail : hcm02@mofat.go.kr - Site :vnm-hochiminh.mofat.go.kr
Embassy of Sweden : 360 Kim Ma Street - Q.Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 3726 04 00 - Fax : (+84) 24 3726 04 10
Mail : ambassaden.hanoi@gov.se - Site : www.swedenabroad.com/hanoi
Consulate of Sweden : 146-E15 Nguyen Van Huong Street - Q.2 - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28-35192334/35 - Fax : (+84) 28-35192337
Mail : generalconsulatesweden@gmail.com - Site : www.swedenabroad.com
Embassy of Switzerland : 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street G.P.O. Box 42 - Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 934 65 89 - Fax : (+84) 24 934 65 91
Mail : vertretung@han.rep.admin.ch
Consulate General of Switzerland : 2 Hai Trieu Street, Q.1 - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28 6299 1200 - Fax : (+84) 28 6299 1222
Mail : hcm.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
Embassy of Thailand : 63 - 65 Hoang Dieu -  Hanoi
Tel. : (+84) 24 38 235-092/093/094 - Fax : (+84) 24 38 235-088
Mail : thaihan1@fpt.vn - Site : www.thaiembassy.org/hanoi
Consulate of Thailand : 77 Tran Quoc Thao Street, Q.3 - HCMV
Tel. : (+84) 28 3932-7637-8 - Fax. : (+84) 28 3932-6002
Mail : thaihom@mfa.go.th - Site : www.thaiembassy.org/hochiminh/en/home

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To obtain a Visa for Vietnam, two methods:

Visa requirements for Vietnam depend on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of travel. Some travelers are eligible for visa-free entry, while others will need to obtain a visa before departure.

Citizens of several countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, can currently enter Vietnam without a visa for stays of up to 45 days, provided they meet the applicable entry requirements. If you plan to stay longer than the visa-free period, or if your nationality is not eligible for visa exemption, you will need to obtain an appropriate visa. 

Method 1: Apply for a Vietnam e-Visa

For most international travelers requiring a visa, the Vietnam e-Visa is the simplest option.

Vietnam currently offers e-Visas to citizens of all countries and territories. An e-Visa may be valid for up to 90 days, with either single or multiple entries.

The application is completed online through the official Vietnam Immigration Department e-Visa portal.

You will generally need to:

• complete the online application form;
• upload a copy of your passport information page and a recent portrait photo;
• provide your intended entry and exit information;
• pay the applicable visa fee online;
• download your approved e-Visa once issued.

The official e-Visa fee is currently USD 25 for a single-entry visa and USD 50 for a multiple-entry visa.

Make sure that the information on your e-Visa matches your passport exactly and that your chosen entry and exit points are accepted for e-Visa holders.

Method 2: Apply Through a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate

Depending on your nationality, purpose of travel, or visa requirements, you may also apply through a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.

Application procedures, required documents, processing times, and fees may vary between diplomatic missions. We therefore recommend checking directly with the relevant Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate before submitting your application.

Need Help with Your Visa?

If you are unsure which option applies to your trip, TYPIC Travel can provide guidance and practical assistance based on your itinerary and travel plans.

However, visa regulations may change. We strongly recommend checking the latest requirements with the Vietnam Immigration Department or the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in your country before departure.

How Long Is a Vietnam Visa Valid?

The validity of your Vietnam visa depends on the type of visa granted and the period stated on the visa.

For most international travelers, a Vietnam e-Visa may be valid for up to 90 days, with either single or multiple entries.

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Note: You can request a visa extension in major cities such as: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh or Danang by paying additional fees.  

Who needs a visa to enter and stay in Vietnam?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of travel.

Citizens of certain countries may enter Vietnam visa-free for a limited period, while travelers from other countries must obtain an appropriate visa before arrival.

Vietnam currently offers 45-day visa-free entry to citizens of a number of eligible countries, while additional exemptions may apply under bilateral agreements.

If your nationality is not covered by a visa exemption, you can generally apply for a Vietnam e-Visa, available to citizens of all countries and territories and valid for up to 90 days.

As visa policies may change, always check the latest official requirements before departure.

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There are two ways to obtain a visa for Laos

For French nationals, travelers' passports must be valid for at least 3 months before the arrival date and 6 months after the return date. You can obtain your visa for Laos either at the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic or upon arrival at immigration.

To obtain a visa from the embassy, you must provide an application form (Download here) to which you must attach an identity photo and a flat fee of 35 euros. You can submit your visa application directly to the Embassy of Laos, or send it by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt.

The processing time for a visa at the Embassy of Laos is 72 hours after receipt of the application. For visas by mail, allow 1 week to 10 days (Note that there will be shipping fees). You will then have up to 3 months from the visa issuance date to arrive in Laos; beyond this period, your visa will be considered expired. The validity period of a tourist visa is one month from the date of entry into Lao territory.

Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR):
74, avenue Raymond-Poincaré, 75016 Paris.
Tel.: 01-45-53-75-22 (visa service).
Email: ambalaoparis@wanadoo.fr.
Open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm for visas and from 2 pm to 5 pm for telephone inquiries.

Visa on arrival, the faster and cheaper method

You can apply for a visa at international airports and border crossing points:

International Airports:

• Wattay International Airport (Vientiane)
• Luang Prabang International Airport
• Pakse Airport (Champassak)
• Savannakhet Airport

International Border Posts: Laos/Thailand, Laos/Vietnam, Laos/China

Remarks:

1. The visa application form must be completed (you will obtain this on the plane or at the border post)
2. Attach two identity photos
3. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after the return date
4. Provide $35 in cash.

You may be asked for an additional $1 for an arrival on a weekend or for an arrival after 4 pm at the Friendship Bridge border post in Vientiane.

Duration: Your visa is valid for 30 days at Vientiane and Luang Prabang international airports as well as at most land border crossings.

Extension: If you wish to extend your stay, you can renew your visa on site at the immigration service for a fee of $2/day. The simplest way is to leave the country and re-enter on the same day to obtain a new visa on arrival. The visa is valid for 30 days. There is also the possibility of obtaining a "business" visa (LAOS business visa).

Airport tax:

When you leave the country by plane or boat, you should pay an exit tax of 5 US dollars. You can pay in dollars, Lao kip, or Thai baht. All three currencies are accepted.

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The Royal Embassy of Cambodia
issues several types of visas:

•  • Tourist visas: These allow a stay of one month and can be extended by a maximum of one month, only once, by the immigration services in Phnom Penh.
•  • Business visas can be extended for three months (single entry), six months (multiple entries) or one year (multiple entries).
•  • Persons with dual Franco-Cambodian nationality can obtain a "K" visa, which is free and permanent.
• In case of overstaying the visa duration, a penalty of 5 dollars per day of delay is applied.

There are two ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia:
Upon arrival or by mail

For your application by mail, you must provide the following documents:

• Original passport valid for 6 months after the exit date from Cambodia, accompanied by a photocopy of the passport on an A4 size sheet (page with photo),
• Duly completed visa application form (one copy for each passport holder, including a minor child): click here
• A recent identity photo affixed to the form.
• 35 € in cash for a T visa (tourism).

Processing time: 48 working hours

Royal Embassy of Cambodia
4, rue Adolphe Yvon 75116 PARIS
Tel. (+33) 1.45.03.47.20 - Fax. (+33) 1.45.03.47.40

For information, there is also the Electronic Visa or eVisa:

People who are unable to go to the Embassy, or who do not have a representative in their country, can apply for a tourist visa online (business visas are excluded from this service), by connecting here.

NB: this E-visa does not allow entry through all land border crossings. Please check before applying online.

 Airport tax:

When you leave the country by plane or boat, you must pay an exit tax of 25 US dollars. 

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