🇻🇳 Travel facts Vietnam
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Vietnam — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with sources.
| Capital | Hanoi |
|---|---|
| Language | Vietnamese |
| Currency | Dong (₫) |
| Timezone | UTC+7 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 10–12 hours |
| Emergency number | 113 / 115 · Police 113 · Emergency 115 |
| Plug | Type A/C/G · 220 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Passport required; apply for an e-visa online (approx. 25 USD, valid for up to 90 days).
Use only the official website of the Immigration Department; processing takes about 3 working days. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Vietnam?
5–10% in upscale restaurants, otherwise round up.
Hotel: Small amount per night for housekeeping.
Taxi: Round up; not necessary with Grab.
Which plug adapter do I need in Vietnam?
No adapter needed — Type A / C / G (220 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Euro plugs (Type C) usually work; Type G in newer hotels — a universal adapter is practical.
Can you drink tap water in Vietnam?
No, tap water is not recommended for drinking.
Only bottled water; avoid ice cubes from simple stalls.
What can I bring back from Vietnam to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free. Keep receipts for souvenirs (proof of antiques).
Will my mobile phone work in Vietnam?
No EU roaming — pre-book an eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on-site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Vietnam?
Dong (VND); cash is dominant, cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants.
What should I know about health in Vietnam?
Travel health insurance with repatriation is recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Vietnam travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
