Vietnam

Vietnam
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Traveling to Vietnam? Land Connected.

Vietnam is street food, motorbike cities and long train rides — maps, ride-hailing and hotel bookings all need data from the moment you land. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect at Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City airport without hunting for a SIM shop, and your own number stays reachable for calls and texts back home.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data: 1 GB to 100 GB, valid 3 to 90 days — from light maps-and-messaging trips to heavy streaming and hotspot use.
  • Unlimited & Unlimited Plus: 1 to 30 days at full 5G speeds. A fair usage policy applies — in rare cases speeds may be reduced after 1 GB of use in a day, and full speed resumes the next day.
  • Networks: plans run on major local carriers including Viettel (5G) and Vinaphone (5G). The exact carrier and speed for each plan are listed in its Plan details, right on the plan.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Ha Long Bay: limestone islands by overnight cruise or day boat from Hanoi.
  • Hoi An: lantern-lit old town, tailors, and the beach at An Bang.
  • Ho Chi Minh City: the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, and rooftop views at dusk.
  • Hanoi: the Old Quarter, Train Street, and egg coffee in hidden cafés.
  • Sapa: terraced rice fields and hill-tribe villages, best in the dry months.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: Noi Bai Airport (HAN) in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City connect to their cities by bus and taxi, with app pickup areas at both airports. Use the official taxi rank or app pickup area at the terminal and ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
  • City transport: Buses cover Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and motorbikes dominate city traffic. Walking in city centres is possible but busy; allow extra time for crossing roads.
  • Ride-hailing — yes, widely available: Grab is the main app in major cities, with Be and Xanh SM also operating. Uber does not operate in Vietnam — it sold its Southeast Asia business to Grab in 2018, so do not expect the Uber app to work here.
  • Driving: If you rent a car or motorbike, check licence requirements before you arrive, as rules for foreign drivers are strict. Full rental details will have their own card later.

Safety and Practical Tips

Vietnam is generally safe for travelers. The main risks are bag-snatching by passing motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and scams around taxi fares — use ride-hailing apps, keep your bag on the side away from traffic, and agree prices before a ride.

Crossing the street takes confidence: walk slowly and steadily and let the scooters flow around you. Street food is a highlight, but stick to busy stalls with high turnover, and carry cash — many small vendors do not take cards.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Most nationalities can apply online for a Vietnam e-visa valid up to 90 days with multiple entries; some passports are visa-exempt for up to 45 days. Apply before travel and check the latest requirements for your passport before you book.

Official information: Vietnam e-Visa Portal.

Weather and Climate

  • Climate zones: Vietnam runs north to south, so the climate varies by region: the north has four seasons with a cool winter, the centre has a wet autumn, and the south is tropical with a dry season and a wet season.
  • Best months: There is no single best season for the whole country — plan by region. The dry season in the south runs roughly from December to April, while the north is coolest from December to February and hottest in summer.
  • What to pack: Light, breathable clothes and sun protection, plus a waterproof jacket for the wet season and a warm layer for winter in the north.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: Vietnamese dong (VND). Cash dominates everyday spending: small cafés, street markets and most taxis do not accept cards, so carry dong in small denominations. Cards are accepted at hotels, larger restaurants and chain retailers.
  • Cash tips: Use ATMs in town rather than airport exchange counters, which usually give worse rates, and always choose to pay in Vietnamese dong (local currency) if a terminal or ATM offers to convert to your home currency — that conversion is almost always worse.
  • Tipping: Tipping is not expected in Vietnam; rounding up or a small tip for good service is appreciated.