Vietnam visa for German nationals

December 5, 2012 By

All German nationals would like to enter Vietnamfor any kind of purpose (tourist, business, family visit,…) DO NEED apply Vietnam visa. From Germany, you can get both Vietnam single entry visa and multiple entry visa in 1 month or 3 months. When German nationals are in Vietnam, should you want stay longer, they can easily ask for Vietnam visa extension

Requirements for getting Vietnam visa for German nationals:

-          Original German passport is at least 6 month validity with 1 empty page to stamp the Vietnam visa

-          2 Vietnam visa photos (2 * 2 in or 3*5 cm) meets the Vietnam visa photo requirements

In order to get Vietnam visa for German nationals, you may choose:  getting Vietnam visa online at lower cost, time savings or getting Vietnam Embassy in Berlin or FRẠNKFURT.

Option 1: Get online Vietnam visa for German nationals (or Vietnam visa on arrival in other name) – 100% online application to shorten and simplify the Vietnam visa procedure. It’s the best common way for German nationals apply Vietnam visa as this it is much easier, cheaper as no time traveling, waiting at Embassy, no transportation cost, no original passport required, lower fee and no required hidden charge.

Vietnam visa online or Vietnam visa on arrival means “The Vietnam visa  picked up upon arrival at the airport in Vietnam”. You only need to apply online to get the Vietnam visa approval letter from Vietnam Immigration Department. This is the official letter let you get on board and pick up visa atVietnam airport. [Read more...]

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VIETNAM PUBIC HOLIDAYS 2013

November 27, 2012 By

As public holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the next day will be also a public holiday (compensation time).  On public holidays, both Vietnam Embassies/consulate in foreign countries and Vietnam Immigration Department are closed, you should apply  Vietnam visa in advance before the public holiday or compensation time to advoid any difficulties during the holiday time. In urgent case if you would like to get Vietnam visa online on public holidays, the fee is a little bit higher and need to be confirmed by govietnamvisa.com before applying.

 

Monday 31 December 2012 and Tuesday 01 January 2013 New Year’s Day
From Sarturday 09 February

to Sunday 17 February 2013

 Vietnamese Lunar New Year

(The Vietnam Immigration Department opens again on Monday 18 February 2013)
Friday 19 April 2013 Vietnamese Commemoration
Day for Hung Kings
From Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May 2013 Unification Day and International Labour Day
Monday 02 September 2013 Viet Nam’s National Day

 

 

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VN in Top 10 destinations for expats

November 5, 2012 By
Viet Nam was placed at 10th position in the world for luring foreign workers, according to the HSBC Expat Explorer Economic league table.

The bank surveyed over 5,000 respondents in four continents based on a number of factors such as earning levels, disposable income and ability to purchase luxury goods.
The survey shows that as much as 50% of expats in Viet Nam agree that they can earn more since moving to the country.

Two third of them (63%) think that the financial status of their household has been improved. Meanwhile, a third of them relate the country with higher salaries in comparison with other Asian counterparts.

A third of expats found that they have better living opportunities than in their own countries.

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Hoi An, one of Top 10 Asian tourist destinations

November 5, 2012 By
The UNESCO-recognized world heritage, Hoi An ancient town, in central Viet Nam, has been named for the first time as one of the ten leading tourism cities in Asia, according to Condé Nast Traveler, the world’s premier travel magazine.

A corner of Hoi An ancient town.

This is part of the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Award which was published recently in New York.The 111-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole, located in capital Ha Noi, ranked third among 20 best hotels in the region, according to the magazine.

Two other Vietnamese candidates Park Hyatt Saigon and Sheraton Saigon were also on the list.

Life Heritage Resort Hoi An and Nam Hai were placed the 10th and 14th positions among 15 leading resorts in Asia.
This year, the award drew the participation of 46,476 voters.

Hoi An, an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Asian trading port, is an outstanding material manifestation of the fusion of cultures over time. It was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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International visitors to Vietnam in September and 9 months of 2012

October 25, 2012 By

According to the Vietnam National Tourism Administration, the number of foreign visitors to the country touched 460,000 in September, a 62 percent increase year-on-year.

In the first nine months of this year, Vietnam recorded more than 4.85 million foreign visitors, up by 23 percent compared to the same period last year.

Of these, Ho Chi Minh City received about 2.72 million visitors from abroad, accounting to 56 percent of the total number of foreign visitors to the country in the first nine months.

Although this was not peak tourist season, the number of foreign visitors still increased, thanks to the International Travel Expo which took place from September 13-15 in HCMC.

In the first nine months of this year, Vietnam recorded more than 4.85 million foreign visitors, up by 23 percent compared to the same period last year.

Of these, Ho Chi Minh City received about 2.72 million visitors from abroad, accounting to 56 percent of the total number of foreign visitors to the country in the first nine months.

Although this was not peak tourist season, the number of foreign visitors still increased, thanks to the International Travel Expo which took place from September 13-15 in HCMC. [Read more...]

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Law on Tourism-available on the bookshelf (Vietnamese & English version)

October 25, 2012 By

The Law on Tourism, which was passed on June 14, 2005 by the XIth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its 7th session,  takes effect as of January 1, 2006. This Law provides for tourism resources and activities; rights and obligations of other tourists, organizations and individuals engaged in tourism-related activities.

In order to meet demands of readers, especially Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in tourism activities in the territory of Vietnam; agencies, organizations, individuals and local communities engaged in tourism-related activities; Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and National Political Publishing House published the bookLaw on Tourism, bilingual Vietnamese - English.
- The book comprises about 148 pages, size 14.5×20.5cm.
- Price: USD14 (shipping included)

We are delighted to offer to the readers!

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Viet Nam Travel Atlas 2012

October 25, 2012 By

If you would like to plan and organize your own tours to discover Vietnam, Viet Nam Travel Atlas 2011 could help you to carry out it easily and favourably.

Viet Nam Travel Atlas 2011 (Vietnamese and English versions) has just published by TourismInformation Technology Center - Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. This is the 7th edition of its kind.

The book provides maps of regions, detailed maps of tourist centers and many lively illustrative images. You are able to find tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment places… easily by indexes.

In addition, the information about geography, history, culture of Vietnam as well as overview information about cities and provinces were corrected according to the latest administrative change. Many new tourist sites, hotels, entertainment areas… in main cities and provinces were added. The information about immigration procedure was also updated.


For further information, please contact Tourism Information Technology Center - The book comprises 112 pages, size 21cm x 29.5 cm 

[Read more...]

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Vietnam’s resorts make top destinations list in Asia

October 25, 2012 By

Five hotels and resorts of Vietnam were listed among top 20 best resorts and hotels in the Southeast Asia and Asia by the US’ Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. 

The magazine’s Readers Choice Awards were announced in New York on October 16.

The Life Heritage Resort Hoi An and the Nam Hai (Nam Hai hotel), ranked 10th and 14th in the list of top 15 resorts in Asia.

Meanwhile, the 111-year-old Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was ranked third among the top 20 hotels in Southeast Asia . Two other ones, Park Hyatt Saigon and Sheraton Saigon were also named in the list.

In particular, Hoi An ancient town was selected as one of the top 10 tourism cities in Asia, along with other cities such as Bangkok , Hong Kong and Kyoto.

 

This year’s award of the magazine drew almost 46,500 votes through its website, judging on five categories of food, place, architecture, and the room and service quality.

(Source: VNA)

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Vietnam working time

October 23, 2012 By

Vietnam time – GMT plus 7 hours

Because of geographical location, Viet Nam has time a little different from other regions in the world.

9.00am 12.00 noon 5.00pm
Melbourne 12.00 noon 3.00 pm 8.00pm
Wellington 2.00 pm 5.00 pm 10.00 pm
Tokyo 11.00 am 2.00 pm 7.00 pm
London 2.00 am 5.00 am 10.00 am
New York 9.00 pm* 12.00 midnight 5.00 am
Los Angeles 6.00 pm* 9 pm* 2.00am

Office hours

- Government offices are open from 8.00 a.m. to 17.00 p.m. (with a one-hour lunch break) from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are holidays. In local regions, offices are open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 13:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m.

- Banks are open from 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 15:30 p.m. Banks are closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.

Private shops are open from 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. to 21:00 p.m. or 22:00 p.m. [Read more...]

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Vietnam visa at airport

October 23, 2012 By

Since 2000, Vietnam Government issued a new policy for processing Vietnam visa. It is Vietnam visa at airport – the easier way to get Vietnam visa than applying for Vietnam Embassy visa at Vietnam Embassy. The Vietnam visa at airport means you will get theVietnam visa stamp at the arrival Vietnam airport.

What you should do to obtain Vietnam visa airport is very simple. You just need a computer connecting to Internet, fill in the Vietnam visa application online at http://www.govietnamvisa.com, pay the approval fee (from USD 19.5 to USD 37) and get the Vietnam visa approval letter via email. In this letter, you will get an official code to get the Vietnam visa stamp at the airport.

Vietnam visa at airport will help you to avoid wasting time for transportation to the Embassy, wasting money for highVietnam visa fees (from USD 80 to USD 150) with extra payment at the Embassy as postal fee for guarantee mail…

For getting Vietnam visa at airport smoothly and quickly, you should prepare all following documents and put it carefully in a package:

-           The copy ofVietnamvisa approval letter – that you received via email from us

-           Your original passport is valid at least 6 months from the arrival date with 1 bank page to stick the Vietnam visa.

-           2 Vietnamvisa photos (2*2 in or 4*6 cm)

-           Some money for paying the stamping fee at the airport (US$25 for Vietnam single entry visa and US$ 50 for Vietnam multiple entry visa)

When landing at one of three Vietnam international airport (Noi Bai airport in Hanoi capital, Danang airport in Da Nang city and Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh city), you should quickly come to “Landing visa” counter to show the prepare package with full required documents. Some officials from Vietnam Immigration are waiting for you there, checking and stamping the Vietnam visa for you. After 15 mintues as maximum, you are warmly welcome to Vietnam. [Read more...]

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