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Visas

Visa is required for ALL travelers to Vietnam. Visa applicatons are processed Embassy of Vietnam and its consular offices in San Francisco. Tourist visas are valid for stays up to 30 days. As of February 22, 2002, the Tourist Visa fee is US$65. Please contact the Embassy or consulate for the most current Visa Fees.

Click here to download a copy of the Visa Application Form (PDF)

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required for entry into Vietnam. However, it is strongly recommended that you ask your physician about precautionary medication/vaccinations for Thyphoid, Polio, Cholera, Malaria and other diseases that are present in this region of the world.

Climate / Weather Conditions

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)						Current Conditions
°F	Avg High	Avg Low	Humidty (%) AM/PM	Days of Rain	Avg Rainfall	Enter a City or US Zip:
Jan	89	70	69/61	2	0.6"
Feb	91	71	66/56	1	0.1"
Mar	93	74	63/58	2	0.5"
Apr	95	76	63/60	4	1.7"
May	92	76	71/71	16	8.7"
Jun	89	75	77/78	21	13.0"
Jul	88	75	79/80	23	12.4"
Aug	88	75	77/78	21	10.6"
Sep	88	74	77/80	21	13.2"
Oct	88	74	77/80	20	10.6"
Nov	87	73	75/74	11	4.5"
Dec	87	71	72/68	7	2.2"
Source: The Times Books World Weather Guide, Pearce and Smith: ©1990

Voltage

220 volts AC, 50Hz

International Dialing Code

Country code: 84

City Codes:

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): 8
Hanoi: 4

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