Land of the Ascending Dragon
+ 7 hours GMT
Internet domain: .vn
International dialling code: +84
Vietnam Capital: Hanoi
Communications
Mobile
Mobile phones are used widely throughout Vietnam and reception is good when in medium to large urban areas.
Email and Internet
Widely available when travelling in Vietnam. You will get access in all major towns and cities as well as some of the smaller tourist destinations. An hour on an ADSL connection will cost approx $1.
Post
Post is available throughout Vietnam. If you are sending any packages or parcels they will be unpacked in front of you and repacked in a more ‘acceptable’ way!
Electricity Connections
You will require a universal adapter for any electrical appliances you are carrying whilst travelling in Vietnam. Service is generally very good although power cuts do occur, especially during monsoon season, usually for just a short period of time.
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Medical
It is essential that you are fully insured for medical emergencies including repatriation. Click for details of our Asia travel insurance.
Vaccinations for Vietnam
When travelling in Vietnam you will require the vaccinations listed below. Please consult your GP or doctor, a nurse or a specialist travel clinic for the most up to date advice.
Courses or boosters usually advised:
- diphtheria
- tetanus
- hepatitis A
- typhoid.
Vaccines sometimes advised:
- tuberculosis
- rabies
- hepatitis B
- Japanese B encephalitis
Malaria
Malaria is a serious and sometimes life threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. You cannot be vaccinated against malaria. You are advised to take all possible Malaria precautions whilst in Vietnam.
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