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How to extend Vietnam visa in Hanoi 31 Mar 2020 4:43 PM (5 years ago)

This post will give you a comprehensive guide on how to get your Vietnam visa extended in Hanoi. It will cover:

• What you need to prepare for visa extension
• Where do you go to extend your visa
• How to get your visa extended

Now, let’s go on one by one.

Which documents do I need to prepare for my visa extension in Hanoi?

The documents you need to prepare for your visa extension in Hanoi in particular and in Vietnam in general depend on the type of visa you are holding. Here are the details that you should know.

For working visa (LD visa), you need to prepare:

• NA5 form for visa extension/renewal;
• Work permit or work permit free written confirmation;
• Original valid passport with valid LD Visa or DN visa;
• Certified registration of temporary residence (if you have) or ask the hotel for printout from “Online Declaration Temporary Residence for Foreigner” system;
• LD Visa or DN visa approval letter;
• Legal documents of the sponsor company in Vietnam
• Others which may be required by the Immigration Office

For Business Visa (DN) visa, you need to prepare:

• NA5 form for visa extension/visa renewal;
• Original valid passport with valid DN visa;
• Certified registration of temporary residence (if you have) or ask the hotel for printout from “Online Declaration Temporary Residence for Foreigner” system;
• Legal documents of the sponsor company in Vietnam
• Others which may be required by the Immigration Office

For Investor Visa (DT visa), you need to prepare:

• NA5 form for visa extension/ visa renewal;
• Original valid passport with valid DT Visa;
• Investor’s Investment Certificate, Business registration Certificate of which the visa holder is a capital contributor;
• Certified registration of temporary residence (if you have) or ask the hotel for printout from “Online Declaration Temporary Residence for Foreigner” system;

For tourist visa (DL visa), you need to prepare:

• NA5 form for visa extension/visa renewal;
• Original valid passport with valid DN visa;

Where do you go to extend your visa in Hanoi?

To do Vietnam visa extension in Hanoi, you can:

• Do it yourself at the Immigration office in Hanoi at 44 – 46 Tran Phu street, Ba Dinh ward; or
• Ask a visa agent in Hanoi to do visa extension on your behalf if you want to avoid unfamiliar administrative procedures.

How to get visa extended in Hanoi?

As mentioned above, there are 02 ways to do visa extension in Hanoi and we will guide you one by one.

How to do visa extension in Hanoi on your own?

To do visa extension this way, you need to:

• Step 1: Prepare the documents as listed above
• Step 2: Visit the Immigration office in Hanoi to submit your documents.
  • If the documents are valid and sufficient and your visa can be extended, you will pay the extension fee and get an appointment for result pickup (1);
  • In case your documents are in sufficient, you need to go back home to prepared the missed ones (2);
  • In case you are not eligible for visa extension, you should come home and do the visa run to extend your stay in Vietnam (3).
• Step 3:
  • For (1), come back to the Immigration office to get your passport and extended stay stamp.
  • For (2), prepare the required documents and then repeat steps 1 and 2.

The extension processing time is normally 5 working days since receipt of your full documents.

How to do with Vietnam visa extension service

The visa extension process with a visa agent seems to be simpler. The things you need to do are as follows:

• Step 1: Send a copy of your current visa page to the agent for checking your visa extension possibility;
• Step 2: Submit your original passport and other documents if required to their office;
• Step 3: Wait to get back your passport with extended stay stamp.

The outstanding advantages of using the visa extension service are that:

1. You will know about whether your visa can be extended or not before preparing all the things,
2. You are released from administrative procedures, and
3. The documents you need to prepare are minimum. For example, for DL visa, you only need to provide your original passport and the other things will be cared by the agent.

However, the extension fee via an agent, of course, is higher than the extension fee when you do it on your own.

The information above gives you a comprehensive guide to get your visa extended in Hanoi. Hopefully it is a great reference for you when you are in Hanoi and wish to extend your stay while your visa is about to expire.

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Fabulous tips for short term renting apartment in Hanoi 25 Sep 2018 6:55 PM (6 years ago)

If you are travelling or moving for work to a new place in only a few months, short-term rental might be an option worth being considered. Instead of spending much to stay in a hotel, renting an apartment can make you feel like your own home and affordable at the same time. There are a lot of short-term apartments advertised on real estate websites every day, but how can you get the best option? Learn from these following tips to make the most of your rent there.

Plan as early as possible

The sooner you start your hunt, the better property you can find. It’s the best if you can begin planning 1-2 months before your arrival, it will help you save money and relieve stress a lot. In addition, you will have more time to make a comparison of some potential apartments and stay away from fierce competition with others until the last minute. Even if unplanned issues arise, you are still able to amend accordingly by planning in advance.

Check out the cost

For most of the cases, the shorter of time you want to live there, the higher your rent is. For instance, you are sent to work here 6 months, but you want to extend the time to 8 months to join a special course or resolve some private issues. Then, do plan your stay length carefully to avoid any disadvantages of rent charge when unexpected plan emerges. In exchange, rent normally does not increase in the term. It may happen when you extend the rental after the first phase; however, the increase rate is often less than 10% of the last rental. And it is advised that you should ask the lessor about cost difference in this case during negotiation so that you get prepared for future intention.

Obtain the temporary residence certificate

This procedure is so complicated that the landlord will help you to register and submit to relevant bodies. And you don’t need to pay extra since this service always include in rent cost for foreigners due to language barrier. All you need to do is giving them a copy of your valid passport and visa, then remember to request them to give you back one copy of approved certificate; otherwise you will involve in trouble if police come to check suddenly.

Be better to choose a fully furnished apartment

Living in an apartment temporarily doesn’t mean that you should live without basic items. If washing machine or fridge is crucial to you, don’t ask yourself to buy them but do find a property with those needed ones. Otherwise, you will waste time going to supermarket to find and considering whether it fits the room, then end up selling away before you leave. It’s better if you can find a fully furnished one which will make you enjoy a more comfortable experience. If you want to bring in your own stuffs, make sure that they are portable, light and easily stored. You can search for fully furnished apartment on Alphahousing. They have many options at reasonable prices.

Be flexible with location

When you need to live somewhere in a long time, it’s true that we should find the most convenient location. However, for only a short-term rental, compromising your demand a bit can make you find the fit easier. If the first round of search does not bring you a suitable apartment, be flexible and expand the scope to the neighborhoods. Some minor inconveniences can be handled in a short time as long as you still go wherever you want timely. For example, instead of going on foot to work, you can take a bus or Grab which is not too expensive. Or if your apartment building does not have convenience store, buy things at a supermarket near your office after work.

Renting a shot-term apartment is not an overwhelming task, but you should be smart so as to get your desired one. Whether it is your first or next try, having a clear picture and understanding about this type of rental will allow you enjoy the great accommodation like your second home. Using the above tips to make sure you acquire your best fit.

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6 recommended destinations in Vietnam for the first-time Canadian travelers 23 May 2018 11:39 PM (6 years ago)

Spreading along the S-shaped strip is a harmonious combination of natural landscapes and exquisite architecture worth experiencing at least once in your life. Here is the suggested list of the most popular tourist cities in Vietnam and something should be prepared before the trip for the first-time Canadian travelers.

1. 6 recommended destinations for Canadians tourists to Vietnam

1. Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of thousand years of civilization with the old town features, preserving old architecture as well as many traditional values ​​which are always waiting for Canadian visitors to explore such as Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge – the symbol of Hanoi. In addition, visitors can explore the culture – history of the country when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison and the museum of ethnology.

The cuisine of Hanoi is also absolutely diverse. Some recommended dishes for Canadians may be mentioned as Pho (Noodle soup), Banh Mi (Bread), Banh cuon (Rolled rice cake), Bun cha (Kebab rice noodles), Ca phe trung (Egg coffee), and Cha ca (Grilled fish).

2. Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the two largest economic and cultural centers in the country, but still retains its charming architecture from the French colonial period. As suggested, the Canadians visitors can visit the War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about the Vietnam War, or visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and Ngoc Hoang Pagoda to learn about the ancient culture and architecture.

If you want to shop, Ben Thanh market is a familiar destination with many kinds of goods. In addition, this market is also the place which converge many delicious dishes of Saigon cuisine such as Banh beo thap cam (Mixed Beo cake), Bot chien (Pan-fried scrambled egg rice cake), Bun mam (Vermicelli noodle soup with a heavy shrimp paste broth), Bun rieu (Crab paste vermicelli soup), and Che (Sweet soup).

3. Sa Pa

The colorful and charming Sapa is the perfect place after going through the rugged mountains. Sa Pa owns many beautiful attractions such as Ham Rong flower garden, Muong Hoa valley, Silver Waterfall, Gothic style rock church in the center and Bac Ha market. Especially, Fansipan – the highest mountain in Vietnam and called the “rooftop of Indochina” – has great appeal to those who like to climb and conquer.

If having the opportunity to visit Sapa, Canadian tourists cannot miss to enjoy some specialties in Sa Pa such as Com lam (bamboo-tube rice), Xoi ngu sac (Five-colored steamed sticky rice), Lon cap nach (a special pig in Sa Pa), grilled dishes, Sa Pa Peach, Salmon and Thang co (a dish processed from animal organs).

4. Halong Bay

Halong Bay is a precious jewel and the pride of Vietnam tourism. The limestone islands, rocky systems and caves create a unique natural population that is easy to impress with Canadian visitors. When sailing out to visit the bay, you can visit and explore some of the floating villages of fishermen. Thanks to the beauty and value of geology, Halong Bay was honored by UNESCO as World Natural Heritage.

Halong Bay is famous for many dishes made from the seafood such as Bun hai san (Rice noodle with seafood), Sam, Chao trai (Clam rice porridge), delicious dishes from snails and especially, Banh cuon cha muc (Rolled rice cake with squid sausage) – the most famous dishes in Halong.

5. Hue Imperial City

Hue Imperial City is one of the most historic cities of Vietnam, with the relics dating back to the 19th century Nguyen Dynasty. Located on the gentle Huong River, the Hue Citadel has a large area (about 10 km) with some famous attractions such as Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace and Dien Tho Palace. Guests should boat on the Perfume River to visit the tombs and temples such as Tu Duc Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb or Thien Mu Pagoda.

After the trip, do not forget to enjoy a royal meal in Hue or some delicacies which are famous everywhere such as Com hen (Baby basket clams rice), Bun bo Hue (Hue beef noodle), Banh chung Nhat Le (Nhat Le Chung cake), Nem lui (Lemongrass skewer) and Che Hue (Hue sweet soup).

6. Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc – the largest island in Vietnam – is an ideal holiday destination with pristine rainforests, unspoiled coral reefs and large beaches. The most prominent among them is Bai Dai (the Long Beach), which is on the list of 5 beautiful beaches in the world voted by ABC News. To find out about culture – history, visitors should visit Ham Ninh ancient fishing village, fish sauce barrel production factories or Phu Quoc prison.

Ham Ninh crab, Herring salad, grilled egged fish, Phu Quoc mushroom and Steamed fish with Phu Quoc green pepper are the name you cannot ignore when discovering the rich culinary art in Phu Quoc.

2. Things for Canadians to prepare before traveling Vietnam

Surely after reading the above information, you are very eager to come to Vietnam, right? Do not be too hasty! To have a good trip in Vietnam, the following items are the things you – as Canadian visitors – need to prepare before the trip.

• Flight ticket and Passport
• Emergency number and address of the Canadian Embassy  in Vietnam
• 2 personal photos (passport size), a copy of personal information in passport (used in case of losing passport)
• Cash/ credit card / MasterCard (the card with international payment)
• Some necessary e-mail addresses
• A copy of the medical history (if needed)
• A copy of the list of items to carry (to check when brought back, or declare when the luggage is lost)

Especially, the most important one to make your trip become true is Vietnamese visa. For Canadian tourists, there are up to 3 ways to get Vietnamese visa which are mentioned as below:

1. Go to Vietnam embassy in Canada:

+ Address: 55 Mackay Str., Ottawa, ON, K1M2B2

+ Telephone: 613-236-0772

+ Hotlines: 613-882-6699/ 343-777-8384/ 343-777-4999​​

+ Fax: 613-236-2704

+ Emails: visa@vietnamembassy.ca​ (only visa and consular services)​

+ Visiting Hours (except Holiday closures):

• Monday: 13:30 pm – 16:30 pm
• Wednesday: 9:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 9:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:30

Applying visa at Vietnam embassy in Canada will take some weeks and your application may be approved or not.

2. Apply for E-visa:

Canada is one of the 46 countries which can apply for e-visa. More convenient than going to Vietnam embassy in Canada, when applying for e-visas, Canadian citizens can access to https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/trang-chu-ttdt to complete the form. After that, the applicant will receive an application code and will be asked to pay a non-refundable fee online.

The process will take 3 working days for tourists to find out if their applications have been approved or not. The applicants who are successful in receiving the approval letter will be able to print their e-visas to present when they arrive at the airports in Vietnam.

However, this kind of visa is valid for 30 days with single entry visa only.

3. Get Vietnam visa on Arrival:

Don’t want to go to Vietnam embassy in Canada or wait for a long time to find out whether your visa application is approved or not, or want to get a long-term Vietnam visa or a short term visa with multiple entries, Visa on Arrival service (VOA) is a smart choice.

To get VOA, Canadian citizens will apply online and pay the service fee to receive the visa approval letter in around 2 working days (normal service). When coming to one of the international airports in Vietnam, they will show the approval letter, fill the Entry and Exit form and pay the stamping fee for Immigration Officer. The visa will be stamped on the passport. The process ends.

Full picture of Vietnam visa for Canadians is also available here.

That is all the information we want to share with the first-time Canadian tourists in Vietnam. If you have more than that, share with us!

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7 wonderful places in Vietnam that Spanish citizens don’t want to miss 16 May 2018 1:27 AM (6 years ago)

Vietnam is the S-shaped country with a long coastline where there are many beautiful natural wonders. The terraced fields carved into sloping hills, limestone caves, clouded peaks and miles of white sand beaches in Vietnam will satisfy the hearts of young Spanish travelers.

The Northwest region

The beautiful North West region is really beautiful from the winding road to the season of yellow ripe rice or forest flowers, houses and the smiles of young children.

Spanish visitors coming to the Northwest are fascinated by the beauty of this land. If you have the opportunity to come here, you must prepare the camera to take the photos when stopping at the terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, buckwheat flower hills and green tea hill in the forest.

In addition, you can also satisfy your passion for the high quality and adventurous streets along the route of Ha Giang, Son La, and Cao Bang.

Tam Coc – Bich Dong

This site belongs to Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. It is the place where people are fascinated with the beautiful terrain of limestone karst system, historical monuments and majestic mountains surrounded by the quiet Ngo Dong River. If you come here, do not forget to take pictures of Bich Dong – Co Vien Lau and Thung Nham because these places have extremely beautiful scenery.

Van Long Lagoon

Van Long in Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province is an ideal destination for those who are looking for a peace and close to nature trip. It is home to many aquatic animals and aquatic plants as the rustic paintings. You will be fascinated when seeing the rocky mountains interwoven with the space to create a blurring space on earth.

Trang An

This is a not-too-strange place for Spanish tourists. In Trang An, you will actually be amazed when sitting on the boat to enter the fairy scene with the system of dreamy caves, majestic mountains, and clear blue sky.

Especially you should go to Trang An in the season of ripe yellow rice to admire the beautiful scenery of the immense rice fields. Coming to Trang An, you also can visit two famous landmarks: Hoa Lu ancient capital and Bai Dinh Pagoda. In addition, do not forget to enjoy two specialties in Ninh Binh: goat meat and burned rice.

Son Doong Cave (Quang Binh)

Son Doong Cave is one of the hottest places in recent years and especially in 2017 when this place appeared in the movie “Kong: Skull Island”. Son Doong Cave with the height of 200m, the width of 150m and a minimum length of 8.5km is the largest and most beautiful natural cave in the world today. This place is like heaven in the cave with a huge stalactite wall or a thousand-of-year-old collection of “pearls”.

Especially in the cave, there is a 2.5 km long underground river and stalagmites up to 70 m high with many beautiful fossils and coral populations which are unique in the world. The best time to explore Son Doong Cave is from February to August.

Ho Tram

Ho Tram is a very pristine ecological area. Along the sea are the casuarinas mixed with Melaleuca forests. The forest and sea ecosystem here is always preserved and protected with the characteristic sea breeze blowing throughout the four seasons which bring a wonderful holiday for Spanish visitors when coming here.
Ho Tram is an ideal beach resort with high-end resort system. Especially, the sea along the Ho Tram is very clean and the environment is quiet and fresh, so tourists can walk here to relax.

Da Lat hydrangea flower garden

When the first image of Da Lat hydrangea flower garden was unveiled, it makes the traveler community uproar. It is a 2-hectare garden in Lac Duong district – next to the provincial road No. 723 linking Da Lat city and the road to Nha Trang city. The hydrangea flower always has a gentle beauty with blue or sweet pink color. It is really amazing if you stand in the middle of an immense field of hydrangea flowers. It is an ideal place to have nice photos on your trip in Vietnam.

***Notes regarding Vietnam visa for Spanish citizens

First of all, all Spanish citizens are exempted from Vietnam visa for their 15 days staying in Vietnam if their arrival date does not fall within 30 days following the exit date of their last staying in Vietnam with visa exemption.

In case a visa is required, Visa on Arrival (VOA) is the best method to get Vietnam visa for Spanish.

The process consists of apply online, pay for service fee online and then get full Vietnam visa stamped on original passport. But please be noticed that Vietnam visa on arrival for Spanish is accepted in 5 international airports in Vietnam, consisting of Noi Bai, Cat Bi, Da Nang, Tan Son Nhat and Cam Ranh.

You can see full guide on Vietnam visa for Spanish for more details.

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Top 4 popular spring festivals in the North of Vietnam Argentina tourist should not miss 2 Apr 2018 7:03 PM (7 years ago)

After the traditional Lunar New Year 2018, there is a series of the spring festivals which are very rich, lively and meaningful. In this article, we will introduce some typical festivals in the North of Vietnam Argentina tourist should not miss if coming here at this time.

1. Doi Son Festival (from January 5^th to 7^th on the lunar calendar)

Occurring from January 5^th to 7^th of on the lunar calendar, the festival has the meaning of encouraging farm work with a history from the 10th century in the hometown of King Le Dai Hanh (Ha Nam).

After many years, this festival was restored on January 7^th (the lunar month), 2009. The festival includes many interesting activities.

2. Co Loa Festival (from January 6^th to 16^th on the lunar calendar)

Co Loa Festival takes place from January 6^th to 16^th (lunar calendar) at An Duong Vuong Temple in Co Loa Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi to remember and worship Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong, who built the country of Au Lac and Co Loa Citadel.In the morning of January 6^th on the lunar calendar, the festival opens with the procession of five flags representing for the five elements including metal, wood, water, fire, earth, according to Eastern philosophy.

There are also many different games in the festival, for example, swinging, cooking contest, Tru singing, and Cheo singing.

3. Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival, Ninh Binh (January 6^th on the lunar calendar)

The festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda is a spring festival, which is held on the 6^th day of the Lunar New Year and lasts until the end of the third lunar month, commencing the pilgrimage festivals of Hoa Lu Ancient Town, Ninh Binh Province.

The special thing in Bai Dinh pagoda architecture is the space which is always opened. Since the construction of the statue of Buddha which was placed outside, the pagoda has attracted a large crowd of pilgrims to worship.

The architecture of the new pagoda is characterized by large, monumental blocks bearing the imprint of Vietnamese architecture such as the use of local materials (Ninh Binh green stone, ivory wood) and dark brown Bat Trang ceramics.

The most distinctive of Bai Dinh pagoda architecture is the dark arched roof of the phoenix tail which is not the same as the rough line of the Chinese temples. The architectural details of the pagoda are also bearing the stamp of famous traditional villages in Vietnam.

Bai Dinh Pagoda includes folk games, cave-watching, temple sightseeing as well as Cheo, Xam, Ca Tru singing.

4. Lim festival, Bac Ninh (January 13^th on lunar calendar)

Lim festival is a big festival held on 12th and 13th January every year in Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province. Lim festival is considered the unique crystallization of Kinh Bac culture.

Lim Festival is a unique cultural and artistic activity of the long-standing traditional culture in the North and Quan Ho folk songs become the common cultural property of the Vietnamese people, representing lyrical folk songs in the North of Vietnam.

The prerequisite to visit Vietnam and discover these above interesting spring festivals, of course, is getting Vietnam visa. If you live near the Vietnam embassy in Argentina, it is a big advantage in applying for a Vietnam visa. To know more about the procedures as well as the process of getting Vietnam visa at Vietnam embassy in Argentina, please visit https://vnembassy-buenosaires.mofa.gov.vn/en-us/Pages/default.aspx.

If you live far away from Vietnam embassy in Argentina or for any reason do not want to go to the Vietnam embassy in Argentina for Vietnam visa, you can refer to Vietnam Visa on arrival (VOA) which will save a lot of time and energy in applying for a visa.

Welcome to Vietnam and hope you enjoy your time here in this wonderful country!

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Top 5 streets for food in Ho Chi Minh suggested for Belgian citzens 27 Mar 2018 7:00 PM (7 years ago)

Like other destinations in Vietnam, Saigon has its own specialties that you shouldn’t miss. In this article, we will provide you 5 streets for food that you can try most of the unique dishes of this city.

1. Van Kiep Street

Address: Border of Phu Nhuan & Binh Thanh districts

Located between the two most vibrant districts of Saigon – Phu Nhuan and Binh Thanh, Van Kiep Street is an amazing well-known collection of Vietnamese specialties. There are over a hundred kinds of food for you to choose here. A lot of young Vietnamese often go to this street for chitchatting and eating.

There are three outstanding specialties making Van Kiep Street popular to the youth, which are grilled octopus (230 Van Kiep), bánh canh cua (63 Van Kiep Street), and bún mắm (close to the intersection of Phan Xich Long Street). Some other dishes that you should try: bún chả, nem nướng, chè, etc.

2. Su Van Hanh Street 

Address: District 10

Su Van Hanh Street is one of the most famous food paradises in Saigon. Most of every dishes in the world are sold here. Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and Singaporean dishes, Western fast foods, different kinds of dessert, and beverage are its main features.

This street is famous for bánh xèo – a Vietnamese crispy pancake with pork, shrimp and bean sprouts inside. Mì vịt tiềm is also a must-try dish here. It is a kind of noodles soup in Vietnam (the duck meat is mixed with herbs and spices, then fried and stewed, making the meat soft and easy to eat; the long and tough noodles are made from eggs and flour). You can also find a unique Vietnamese dessert stall. It is on the corner of Block H, which has various different kinds of Vietnamese dessert.

3. Vinh Khanh Street 

Address: District 4

Talking about streets for food in this city, Vinh Khanh Street shouldn’t be missed. The street is not only vibrant for food scene but also for entertainment activities. There are karaoke, street dancers, as well as people performing eating fire on this street. Seafood is the highlight specialty here.

When you are at this street, you should go to Ốc Oanh (534 Vĩnh Khánh Street) for a diverse of seafood. The seafood here is cooked with different ingredients so that each dish has its own unique flavor. Although the dishes here is more expensive than elsewhere, it is still worth to try. Not far from the intersection of Hoang Dieu Street, there is Quán BBQ Lúa, which is famous for grill-it-yourself barbecued meat.

4. Phan Van Han Street 

Address: Binh Thanh District

There are lots of food stalls, shops, houses, businesses, and vehicles on Phan Van Han Street, making it an intimate environment. This is a very dynamic neighborhood where most of the typical Vietnamese street food are represented. The best time to experience its busiest is 6.00pm-8.30pm.

Bột chiên is a popular street food in Saigon. You should try it at the corner of Phan Van Han street and Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street. Bot chien has been serving here for 20 years. One of the most well-known noodle vendors in this area is Lương Ký Mì Gia (1 Huỳnh Mẫn Đạt Street). You can enjoy all sorts of noodles here; however, the outstanding one is mì vịt tiềm.

5. Nguyen Thuong Hien Street

Address: District 3

Nguyen Thuong Hien is a one-way street from Dan Chu intersection to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street. At night, there are hundreds of food vendors and sidewalk restaurants opening to serve food and drink.

This street is well-known for seafood with a lot of places selling oysters, clams, crabs, shrimps, and sea snails. Moreover, this street is also known as fruit juice street of the city. Banh Trang Tron is one of the special dishes of this street that you should try once having a chance to go here. It is a mixture of rice paper, quail eggs, peanut, and other ingredients, which make it a very delicious specialty not only on this Street but also in Saigon.

5 streets above are top streets for food in Saigon. Coming to these streets, it is easier for you to try specialties in the largest city of Vietnam. But before your trip, please check out Vietnam visa requirements carefully as Belgian citizens will be needed to have a valid Vietnam visa. There are 2 ways to get one including obtaining visa at embassy of Vietnam in Brussels or applying for Vietnam visa on arrival which is newly preferred by travelers thanks to its convenience and simplicity.

See more https://vietnamvisa.be/top-4-traditional-handicraft-villages-vietnam-belgium-citizens-shouldnt-miss/

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3 not-to-miss things when traveling to Vietnam 5 Mar 2018 5:32 PM (7 years ago)

Well-prepared before an oversea trip is important so in order to have a perfect trip in Vietnam, there are a lot of things you should know before travel to this country. In this article, we will provide you the information 3 basic things that everyone needs to consider including Vietnam visa requirement, best time to visit Vietnam, and unit of currency that can be used in the country.

1. Vietnam visa requirement

One of the most important documents you need to have before coming to Vietnam is Vietnam visa if your nationality is not included in Vietnam visa exemption list. There are 3 normal ways to get Vietnam visa which are mentioned clearly as below

• Vietnam visa through Vietnam Embassy

You can get Vietnam visa by this traditional way after 4-5 working days with full visa stamp already stick in original passport. Besides, the required documents to submit and fees when applying for Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy in each country are not the same therefore, it is highly recommended to contact the nearest Vietnam Embassy or Consulate.

• Vietnam Visa on arrival with Vietnam-visa.com

This kind of Vietnam visa will be obtained when you arrive at any Vietnam international airport which explains why Vietnam visa on arrival is only acceptable for foreigners who travel to Vietnam by air. The whole application process will be online until you get an approval letter before getting on board and finally get visa stamped at Vietnam airports by submitting other documents required. Full process of this convenient way of Vietnam visa application can be found at https://www.vietnam-visa.com/.

• Vietnam e-visa

Vietnam e-visa which is a newly launched method is applicable for foreigners who wish to have one-single entry visa with vacation purpose. There are also some conditions if you plan to have Vietnam e visa such as your nationality must be on the list of 46 countries and your stay in Vietnam is no more than 30 days. For more details of Vietnam e-visa, please check out https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/trang-chu-ttdt.

2. Best time to visit Vietnam

The whole Vietnam is a tropical country but the weather in Vietnam is not the same in every region as each region (the Northern, the Central, and the Southern) has its own weather. Therefore, it is not easy to recommend as the best time to travel to Vietnam. However, generally speaking, autumn (often lasts from September to December) and spring (often lasts from March to April) can be considered as the most favorable seasons in the whole country. It is the time that you can not only enjoy the good weather but also take part in some interesting festivals, especially Tet (Vietnam Lunar New Year). If you want to know the specific weather of the destinations in Vietnam that you wish to visit, checking weather forecast is highly recommended.

3. Currency used in Vietnam

The currency of Vietnam is Vietnam Dong therefore, it is necessary for you to exchange amount of Vietnam Dong before traveling to Vietnam. There is another currency that is widely used in this country is US dollar; however, it is only possible for you to make a payment by US dollar in big hotels, travel agents, restaurants, and flight booking. It is not difficult for you to exchange Vietnam Dong and US dollar in Vietnam. You can exchange currency in every bank, ATM machine, and even jewelry shop.

Vietnam is an interesting country with a lot of beautiful destinations and many things to explore. Three things above are the necessary points for all foreigners who wish to come to Vietnam and we hope our information can help you prepare well for your trip in Vietnam.

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4 Best places and things to do in Vietnam in spring 25 Feb 2018 11:15 PM (7 years ago)

Located in the tropical climate area, the North of Vietnam owns up to four seasons in a year, of which each brings you a different experience with various wonderful things and attractions. Spring time between January and March is said the best time to discover the North.  Here are some suggestion for your choice to visit the Northern Vietnam in Spring.

1. Sapa town – Lao Cai city

It is known as the most favorite destination of not only foreign tourist but also Vietnamese in recent days. You will be overwhelmed by the breath-taking beauty of nature. The beautiful landscape is the combination of mountains, hills, terrace fields, etc. All creates a wonderful picture that everyone will be emerged right from the first sight. In spring, Sa pa has many beautiful features with ideal weather about 15-18 degrees. The spring air is decorated with many flowers in different colors such as Peach blossom, plum blossom, Le flower, orchid flower, terra cotta… Cause the time from January to March is the welcoming new year occasion, you can enjoy the festival atmosphere with many unique local activities.

2. Dong Van stone plateau – Ha Giang

In spring, you will be attracted by beautiful charm of people and nature of Dong Van. Along the roads to the mountains, there are brilliant colors of the flowers and trees. The red of the flower, pink of the peach blossom; white flowers of plum blossom; yellow flowers, chrysanthemum; purple flowers, five flowers … prominent on the gray background of the stone, blue of the leaves. At the time of Tet holiday, visitors can see the beautiful pictures of the majestic nature and people there. Crossing the Quan Ba ​​Mountain, along Happiness road, you will see the blurry scenery of the sunbeams shining mountains in the cloud floating.

3. Moc Chau Plateau- Son La

Moc Chau – a fascinating region with its mysterious and deep beauty in the North West. In each season, the countryside has a different beauty but perhaps the most charming may be the spring when peach blossom, plum bloom is sharp and brilliant. The season of flowers is added to the rustic beauty of the region during the beautiful spring.

The gentle rays of the sun appear to melt away the mist, the cold. Every scene like waking up after a long sleep. From Highway 6 over the pass to Moc Chau, visitors will see a paradise with plum blossom, white hills filled with flowers bloom.

4. Hanoi

Visiting the capital city is also a good idea in the spring. Some attraction sites are Hoan Kiem lake, Temple of Literature, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and West Lake Water Park. In holiday season, visitors will see many beautiful decorations around the city. There is the system of pagodas where people come to sightsee, enjoy peaceful atmosphere and wish good things such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake palace, etc.

There are numerous interesting things you can discover in your spring holiday in Vietnam. And before you go, remember to check your Vietnam visa to ensure a smooth travel right from the start.

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What to do if you have only 24 hours in Dalat, Vietnam 11 Feb 2018 10:30 PM (7 years ago)

Dalat is one of the most famous destinations in Vietnam that attracts a lot of tourists every year. There are many things for you to do in this beautiful landscape. However, if you have only 24 hours here, below are some activities that you can enjoy while you are in Dalat.

Recommended places

1. Sightsee Truc Lam Monastery

Located at about 1300 m above sea level outside the resort town of Dalat, Truc Lam Monastery is a Zen Buddhist temple so tourists have to go by cable car to reach this place. This is also a great opportunity for you to have an overlook at the city of thousands of flowers from above and see the fantastic scenery of Dalat, from the sea, rivers, to hills full of pine trees, and terraced fields.

This beautiful architectural ensemble covers an area of 24 hectares. Coming here, tourists can not only enjoy the peaceful atmosphere but also be amazed by the wonderful flower garden in the Monastery with a variety of rare flowers such as the cotton rosemallow, and Ceiba.

2. Visit Pongour waterfall

Situated in a deserted area, Pongour waterfall is not only famous in Dalat but also in Vietnam therefore the rate of tourists visiting this waterfall is quite high all year round. The waterfall is covered by a virgin forest with a diversified floristic composition, from ancient trees to wild animals. Stretching over 100 meters, through the 7-floor stone platform system, tourists will be easily attracted by the impressive beauty of this eco-tourism area.

Apart from enjoying the wonderful sight, in spring, there are some festivals which are hold at this waterfall in these recent years for you to take part in such as rice cooking contest, Gong performance, folklore game, and Buffalo – stabbing.

 

 

3. Go to Am Phu Night market

Dalat Night Market or Am Phu Night Market is one of the must-see places if you have a chance to travel to Dalat. Located on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street and opens from 5 pm to 5 am, Am Phu Night Market is the greatest place for tourists to wander around, watch local life, enjoy night foods, and experience the nightlife in Dalat. There are numerous of products which are sold here, from clothing, fabrics, souvenir to food and drink. You can purchase a lot of things here with a reasonable price.

Vietnam visa requirement for Spanish citizens

Spanish citizens can stay in Vietnam for 15 days without Vietnam visa so if you want to be in Vietnam more than 15 days or visit the country on the dates falling within 30 days from the exit date of your latest stay with visa-free then a valid Vietnam visa will be required. Therefore check out carefully Vietnam visa requirements for Spanish citizens before your trip.

There are 3 options for Spanish to get Vietnam visa:

• Obtain visa at Vietnam Embassy in Spain 

If you choose this option, it’s needed to contact the Vietnam embassy to know required documents for applying for the visa and fees. It can take you 4 or 5 working days to get Vietnam visa. Below is the information of Vietnam Embassy in Spain:

Embassy of Vietnam in Madrid, Spain

Address: C/ Arturo Soria 201, 1-AyB 28043 – Madrid, SPAIN

Phone: (3491) 510 2867

Fax: (3491) 415 7067

Email: claudiomes@yahoo.com

• Applying for Vietnam visa on arrival

Vietnam visa on Arrival is applicable for foreigners who travel to Vietnam by air only and applicants can stay at anywhere they want and apply for it because its process is all done online. When applying for this kind of visa, full visa will be obtained Vietnam airport check-in counter. For further information, please freely to contact https://www.vietnam-visa.com.

• Applying for Vietnam e-visa

Vietnam e-visa is a one single entry visa which is valid for 30 days which can be accessed here. Within working 3 days, Vietnam e-visa will be sent to email (if approved) and please remember to print it to show to Immigration Officer at the airport.

Dalat – The city of thousands flowers-is really worth to visit. Hope our suggestion can help you enjoy time in Dalat in only one day.

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