Where in Hanoi can give you thorough understanding of Vietnam’s great victory against the French colonialists and American imperialists? Here it is, the Military History Museum. Formation Most tourists have more or less heard of Vietnam’s historical and heroic struggle against mighty invaders from France and the USA. They, as a result, now flock to Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular so as to figure out how such a small country as Vietnam could [...]

Here, new buildings, there, persons in a hurry… It is the picture of a busting, dynamic but beautiful and friendly city – Ho Chi Minh City, the Chief Southern Centre of Vietnam! Introduction & Location If you have visited a number of cities in Vietnam but forgot Ho Chi Minh City, you have not known much about Vietnam for real. It is considered the capital of the Southern area of Vietnam. It is located near [...]

Southeast Asia is home to some of the greatest adventures on earth. Throw a motorbike into the mix and you’ll have the time of your life. Here’s our guide to a two-wheeled adventure in the Mekong region. Vietnam and Laos – sublime scenery from mountain to coast To kick off, the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail has been upgraded into a major highway running along the spine of the country and offers some sublime scenery. [...]

In 2011, the number of registered foreign employees in Vietnam exceeded 74,000, which is a staggering number compared with the last three years where the numbers remained at around 55,000. As more companies employ foreign staff to work in Vietnam, management needs to be aware of some core legal issues before sending staff on employment assignments in the country. Who Can Work in Vietnam? Foreigners wishing to work in Vietnam must be at least 18 [...]

Address: No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo 7 Telephone: 94-11-2696050 Fax: 94-11-2692040 Email: vnemb-srilanka@mofa.gov.vn Website: www.vietnamembassy-srilanka.vn Office Hours:  Mon – Fri 09.00 am – 12.00 pm 02.00 pm – 05.00 pm Consular Section Hours: 02.00 pm – 05.00 pm (Tel: 2696050/101) National Day:  2nd September List of Diplomats of the Embassy 1. His Excellency Mr. TON SINH THANH Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mobile: 0771726300 2. Mr. PHUNG TRONG TUAN Counselor Office Tel: 94-11-2696050/103 (economic section) Mobile: 0771735313 3. [...]

We are very happy to receive an email from Ranjan Kar, one of our recently clients, sharing his feelings about his trip to Vietnam. It is our pleasure to introduce it to you. Living in Bengal during the decades of 60s and 70s, many of you will remember the very famous slogan – Your name my name, Vietnam Vietnam. The small country that waged war of liberation against a mighty superpower. And finally won. Vietnam is [...]

The famous website Lonely Planet has listed Mekong Delta – Vietnam as one of the top 10 best value destinations for 2012 along with many others including Tajikistan, Lesotho, Porto (Portugal)… “Vietnam is always good value, but you can now skip the package trips arranged in Ho Chi Minh City that tread the same worn-out routes. It’s become easier, more rewarding and just as cheap to go on DIY multiday adventures to destinations like Ben Tre, [...]

Vietnam-visa.com is among a few leading websites in Vietnam entrusted by thousands for providing foreign tourists and businessmen with Vietnam visa on arrival every year. With more than 10 year experience in visa service, the website http://Vietnam-visa.com has been a familiar name among travel community. Recently, an upgraded version of Vietnam-visa.com has been released with more user-friendly interface and new features that are tailored to users’ needs. The launching of new version has received positive [...]

What is Vietnam visa extension? Vietnam visa extension helps travelers continue staying in Vietnam after their visas expire without exiting Vietnam to apply for a new one again. When do I need to extend my Vietnam visa? You’d better extend/renew your visa at least 1 week (for 3 months visa, preferably 2 weeks) before your visa expiration date. Which documents will I need? Only your original passport, remember that your passport must have 2 blank [...]

    1. Getting there by Air The national airline is Vietnam Airlines (VN) (www.vietnamairlines.com). It is however, served by many airlines nearby, including Cathay Pacific (www.cathaypacific.com) and Air France (www.airfrance.com). Main Airports Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is 35km (21 miles) North of Hanoi. To/from the airport: Buses and metered taxis are available to Hanoi with a journey time of approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Facilities: Cafes, shops, duty-free and bureau de change. Tan [...]

The Vietnam embassy in Laos on June 20 opened its new headquarters in the capital city of Vientiane in the presence of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese ambassador to Laos Ta Minh Chau expressed his thanks for the Party, State, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their attention to the operation of the embassy. He also thanked the Lao Party and State and the Vientiane [...]

Under regulation on foreign entry into, exit from, and residence in Phu Quoc Island, foreigners and Vietnamese ctitizens who bear foreign passports can enter Vietnam through cruise ships and then travel to Phu Quoc Island without Vietnam visa. After arriving in Phu Quoc Island, foreign tourists are allowed to stay here for less than 15 days. If they want to travel to other places or stay in the island for more than 15 days, Vietnam Immigration Department will be [...]