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on June 1st , 2024 (JST) current information.
Japanese citizens with a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. For stays of 46 days or longer, you can apply for and obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) from the visa website. You can stay for up to 90 days on a single-entry visa (US$25) or a multiple-entry visa that has no limit on the number of times you can enter the country (US$50).
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the time of obtaining a visa (or upon entry if you do not have a visa).
During the immigration inspection, you may present your ticket for return or onward travel. When traveling with an e-ticket, you may present an e-ticket itinerary receipt.
When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into Vietnam.
As of December 2021, there are no regulations for bringing it in the country.
The following are goods that must be declared upon entry (as of March 2024)
Vietnam is 2 hours behind Japan. When it is noon in Japan, it is 10:00 in Vietnam. Daylight saving time is not observed.
Hanoi has a subtropical climate with some seasonal variations. Summer that is from May to late October is the rainy season when it is hot and there are short but heavy squalls on an almost-daily basis. June to August is especially hot and is the heat wave season when temperatures exceed 30°C for days on end. In addition, the humidity reaches 90%, creating a damp muggy heat that feels like a sauna, and temperatures barely drop even at night. November to April is the dry season during which there is a brief fall, winter, and spring. From January to April, a light drizzle falls called mưa phùn in Vietnamese, cooling the air considerably. The temperature sometimes even drops to 7 or 8°C around December to February.
Monthly average temperature and precipitation
The average maximum temperature in Tokyo and Hanoi, The average minimum temperature in Tokyo and Hanoi
month | The average maximum temperature in Tokyo | The average minimum temperature in Tokyo | The average maximum temperature in Hanoi | The average minimum temperature in Hanoi |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jan. | 10℃ | 2℃ | 21℃ | 13℃ |
Feb. | 10℃ | 2℃ | 21℃ | 16℃ |
Mar. | 13℃ | 5℃ | 24℃ | 17℃ |
Apr. | 18℃ | 10℃ | 26℃ | 21℃ |
May | 23℃ | 15℃ | 30℃ | 23℃ |
Jun. | 25℃ | 18℃ | 32℃ | 25℃ |
Jul. | 28℃ | 23℃ | 33℃ | 27℃ |
Aug. | 31℃ | 24℃ | 33℃ | 26℃ |
Sep. | 27℃ | 21℃ | 32℃ | 24℃ |
Oct. | 23℃ | 15℃ | 29℃ | 21℃ |
Nov. | 17℃ | 10℃ | 27℃ | 18℃ |
Dec. | 13℃ | 5℃ | 22℃ | 15℃ |
The average precipitation in Tokyo and Hanoi
month | The average precipitation in Tokyo | The average precipitation in Hanoi |
---|---|---|
Jan. | 40mm | 30mm |
Feb. | 40mm | 20mm |
Mar. | 110mm | 60mm |
Apr. | 110mm | 90mm |
May | 120mm | 190mm |
Jun. | 160mm | 250mm |
Jul. | 150mm | 300mm |
Aug. | 160mm | 330mm |
Sep. | 210mm | 250mm |
Oct. | 200mm | 120mm |
Nov. | 90mm | 30mm |
Dec. | 40mm | 20mm |
The banknotes have many digits and similar pictures, so be careful not to mix them up. Coins are hardly ever in use.
Banknotes come in 12 denominations: 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000, and 500,000. The 100 and 200 dong notes are not widely circulated. Coins come in five denominations: 200, 500, 1000, 2000, and 5000 dong. These are no longer in circulation. US dollars that were previously in circulation are prohibited from being traded outside of designated areas, and are basically no longer in circulation.
VND1000 is approx. JPY6.00 (As of July 1, 2024)
A value added tax (VAT) of 10% is normally charged, but travelers typically only pay VAT at places such as mid- and high-class hotels, restaurants, and cafes. In July 2014, VAT refund system was put into place. There are VAT refund counters at airports and ports where international flights operate, and if you follow the procedures, you can receive a refund, so please check well in advance.
Vietnam does not have a custom of tipping, so basically it is not necessary.
A conversion adapter for Type A, Type C, and Type SE
Voltage is almost always 220V, but in rare cases it is 110V. The cycle is 50Hz. Many plugs are a combination of Type A and Type C. There are Type A, Type C, and in rare instances, Type SE and Type BF plugs. Using 100V electric products from Japan requires a transformer. Even Japanese electric products that handle 100V to 240V can be used without a transformer, so read the instruction manual for electronic products you plan to use. However, be aware that even products that can handle 100V to 240V require a conversion adapter for the plug.
Do not forget to check the region code when purchasing a DVD. The DVD region code for Vietnam is 3, while it is 2 for Japan. DVDs cannot be viewed in Japan unless they are clearly marked “All code” (but can be viewed on a computer even if region code 3). Be aware that bringing copied DVDs of animes and movies, etc. into Japan is not permitted.
Though it differs slightly for each post office, usually they are open from 7:00 to 18:00. Some post offices are also open on Sundays.
Airmail to Japan costs VND23,000 up to 24 g. Parcel of air-parcels up to 2.5kg cost VND638,400. 5-20 days required.
dial 00 (International telephone identification number)
81 (Country Code, Japan )
3 (Remove the first 0 for area codes)
1234-5678(Other parties telephone number)
International Telephone Company No.
010 (International Identification No.)
For the three cell phone carriers, hold down 0 until + appears, then add the country code and the phone number your wish to dial.
84 (Country Code, Vietnam)
8 (Area code, remove first 0)
1234-5678 (Other parties telephone number)
The official language is Vietnamese, which is written using characters called Quoc Ngu. English is often understood in places that cater to foreigners and travelers. Some stores also understand Japanese. In addition, some senior citizens understand French and Russian.
Below are guidelines for general business hours, which differ by shop, restaurant, etc.
Mon. to Fri. 8:00 to 11:30, 13:00 to 16:00, closed on Sun., holidays. Some places are open on Sat. Currency can be exchanged during business hours.
8:00 to 21:00.
10:00 to 22:00, but some places open at 6:00 and close at 24:00. In addition, many upscale restaurants close for 2 to 3 hours between lunchtime and dinnertime.
Neither tobacco nor alcohol is regulated by law. Their consumption is socially acceptable around the age of 18.A license is required for driving motorcycles that are over 50 cc, and this rule applies to foreign nationals as well. In addition, as Japan and Vietnam are part of different conventions for international driving permits, a Japanese international driving permit cannot be used in Vietnam.