Vietnam Ports of Entry

Many people travel to Vietnam today for leisure, business, education, etc. People who visit Vietnam for the first time frequently wonder which port they can enter through. This article discusses every port of entry for foreigners into Vietnam.

 Vietnam Visa Online is an electronic travel authorization or travel permit to visit Vietnam for a period of time upto 30 days for travel or business purposes. International visitors must have a Vietnam Visa Online to be able to visit Vietnam . Foreign citizens can apply for an Vietnam Visa Application in a matter of minutes. Vietnam Visa Application process is automated, simple, and completely online.

READ MORE:
Vietnam e-Visa (Vietnam Visa Online) is a required travel authorization for travelers visiting Vietnam for business, tourism or transit purposes. This online process for electronic Visa for Vietnam was implemented from 2017 by the Government of Vietnam, with the goal of enabling any of the future eligible travelers to apply for an e-Visa to Vietnam. Learn more at Online Vietnam Visa.

Vietnamese citizens with electronic visas are permitted to enter the nation through one of the following 33 ports:

Airports	Landports	Seaports
Cat Bi Int Airport (Hai Phong)	Bo Y Landport	Chan May Seaport
Cam Ranh Int Airport (Khanh Hoa)	Cha Lo Landport	Da Nang Seaport
Can Tho International Airport	Cau Treo Landport	Duong Dong Seaport
Da Nang International Airport	Huu Nghi Landport	Hon Gai Seaport
Noi Bai Int Airport (Hanoi)	Ha Tien Landport	Hai Phong Seaport
Phu Bai Int Airport	Lao Bao Landport	Nha Trang Seaport
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)	Lao Cai Landport	Quy Nhon Seaport
	La Lay Landport	Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
	Moc Bai Landport	Vung Tau Seaport
	Mong Cai Landport
	Nam Can Landport
	Na Meo Landport
	Song Tien Landport
	Tinh Bien Landport
	Tay Trang Landport
	Xa Mat Landport

 

Entering Vietnam By Air

Right now, traveling by plane is the most convenient option available. You only need to click a single button to get your plane ticket. In Vietnam, this mode of transportation is very common.

Vietnam has a large number of international airports, including:

• Noi Bai Airport in Ha Noi, 30 km north of the city center.
• Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong city, 5km southeast of the city center.
• Vinh Airport in Nghe An province, 7km south of the city center.
• Phu Bai Airport in Thua Thien Hue province, 14km south of the city center.
• Da Nang Airport in Da Nang city, close to the center of the city.
• Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam province, 25km south of Tam Ky city.
• Cam Ranh Airport in Khanh Hoa province, 30km south of Nha Trang city.
• Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong province, 28km south-west of Da Lat city.
• Tan Son Nhat Aiport in Ho Chi Minh City, 7km from the city center.
• Can Tho Airport in Can Tho city, about 8km northwest of the city center.
• Phu Quoc Airport in Kien Giang province, 5km south of Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc island.

For foreigners, Tan Son Nhat Airport and Noi Bai Airport in Ha Noi, the nation's capital and largest city, respectively, are the two busiest international airports in Vietnam (located in Ho Chi Minh city – in the south of Vietnam).

Via Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai airports, a large number of tourists from around the world travel to Vietnam. The airport in Da Nang is the third most busy airport (located in central Vietnam). 

The fourth and fifth busiest airports are Phu Quoc Airport and Cam Ranh Airport respectively, both of which are situated in central-south Vietnam (located in Phu Quoc island – the south of Vietnam). 

You can reserve an air ticket to enter Vietnam based on the airline routes in your nation and the location you intend to travel to.

There are additional domestic airports in addition to the following international airports, making travel within Vietnam simpler.

Entering Vietnam via Land

Vietnam is the nation that borders China, Laos, and Cambodia on the same side. Today, travellers can enter Vietnam from China, Laos, or Cambodia through land.

From China:

There are many borders which you can cross over:

– Huu Nghi – You Yi Guan, 17km north of Lang Son province;

– Lao Cai – Hekou, 4km north of Lao Cai city center;

– Mong Cai – Dong Xing, 176km north-east of Ha Long city;

– Ta Lung – Shui Kou, 65km southwest of Cao Bang city;

– Thanh Thuy – Tian Bao, 30km north of Ha Giang city.

From Laos:

There are now several border crossings, including:

– Tay Trang – Sop Hun, 31km south-west of Dien Bien Phu city;

– Na Meo – Namsoi, 213km north-west of Thanh Hoa city; Nam Can – 250km north-west of Vinh city;

– Nam Can – Namkan, 241km north-west of Vinh city;

– Cau Treo – Namphao, 100km west of Ha Tinh city;

– Cha Lo – Naphao, 160km north-west of Dong Hoi city;

– Lao Bao – Den Savanh, 80km north-west of Dong Ha city;

– La Lay – Lalay, 120km south-west of Dong Ha city;

– Bo Y – Phou Keua, over 85km north-west of Kon Tum city.

From Cambodia:

– Le Thanh – O’Yadaw, 80km south-west of Pleiku city;

– Xa Mat – Trapeang Phlong, 50km northwest of Tay Ninh city;

– Moc Bai – Bavet, 70km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City;

– Hoa Lu – Snoul border, 90km north-west of Dong Xoai town;

– Tinh Bien – Phnom Den, 25km south-west of Chau Doc city;

– Ha Tien – Prek Chăk, 6km north-west of Ha Tien town;

– Vinh Xuong water bay border gate 

– Kaam Samnor, 30km north of Chau Doc city in An Giang province.

READ MORE:
Citizens of 80 countries are eligible for Vietnam Visa Online. The Vietnam Visa eligbility must be met to obtain the visa to travel to Vietnam. A valid passport is required for entry into Vietnam. Learn more at Tourist Eligible Countries for Vietnam Visa.

Entering Vietnam Via Sea

There are numerous marine routes that arrive at Vietnamese international seaports:

• Hon Gai Sea Port in Quang Ninh province (near Ha Long Bay);
• Hai Phong Sea Port in Hai Phong city;
• Da Nang Sea Port in Da Nang city;
• Nha Trang Sea Port in Khanh Hoa province;
• Quy Nhon Sea Port in Quy Nhon city (Binh Dinh province);
• Vung Tau Sea Port in Vung Tau city (Ba Ria Vung Tau province);
• Ho Chi Minh Sea Port in Ho Chi Minh city

Note:

For entry into Vietnam, you must have a visa. Some nations don't require a visa to enter Vietnam.

If you require a visa to visit Vietnam, you should be aware of the ports that accept your particular type of visa.

For instance, you are only permitted to enter Vietnam through international airports if you have a Visa On Arrival. However, you can enter Vietnam at ports of entry, land border crossings, and airports with an e-Visa.

READ MORE:
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vietnam Visa. Get answers to the most common questions about the requirements, important information and documents required to travel to Vietnam. Learn more at Frequently Asked Questions for Vietnam E-Visa.

---

Check your eligibility for Online Vietnam Visa and apply for Online Vietnam Visa four (4) - seven (7) days in advance of your flight. British citizens, Australian citizens, French citizens, Spanish Citizens, Dutch Citizens and Italian citizens can apply online for Online Vietnam Visa. Should you need any help or require any clarifications you should contact our Vietnam Visa Help Desk for support and guidance.