“Lẩu Dê” (goat hotpot)

Lau mam (Fish hotpot)

Thit kho (Caramelized Pork Belly)

Tom Kho (Vietnamese simmered prawn)

Ca kho (Caramelized fish)

As we know, healthy diets almost always contain fish, a protein food with fewer calories than other meat sources.

Món kho (Vietnamese caramelized dish)

Khoái Cake (stuffed omelette)

Bột lọc cake (steamed clear tapioca cake)

Bèo cake (literally “water fern cake”)

Com Tam (broken rice)

Com Hen (rice with baby clams)

Com lam (rice in bamboo tube)

Com Nam (rice ball)

Com (plain boiled rice)

Nậm cake (steamed shrimp rice cake)

Hue cake (Banh Hue)

Che-Sweet Pudding

Xoi (Steamed Glutinous Rice)

Use of Rice

The value of rice, in a Vietnamese's opinion, cannot and should not be limited to the economic realm.

Cốm - Young Green Rice

Pho (Noodle Soup)

Bun (Bún)

Banh Cuon (Bánh Cuốn)

Banh Chung (Chung cake or square rice cake)

Vietnam Food Culture: The Basics

Vietnam food culture is characterized by rice, fish sauce, snacks and regional diversity.

Drinking in Vietnam

Dining Etiquettes

Vietnamese usually have breakfast, lunch and dinner without tea or coffee break in between.

Top 7 Spas In Vietnam You Should Consider For Your Vacation

A Complete Guide To Spas In Vietnam

E-Visa

Vietnam applies its new policy for e-visa effective from 1 February 2017.

Airport Procedures

Ever wonder how the immigration takes place? Here is what happens as you leave your country for Vietnam.

Vietnam Entry and Exit Form

Vietnam Visa Application in Canberra

Downloadable form, visa eligibility, requirements and instructions for application with Embassy in Canberra.

Vietnam Visa Application in Sydney

Downloadable Vietnam visa application form and instruction to fill out form.

Forms and Documents

In this page, you will find the detailed guide to fill out a Vietnam visa application forms and entry/exit form.

Photo Requirements

Vietnam photo details and specifications for passport and visa applicants.

5 Year Visa Exemption

Overseas Vietnamese meeting the requirements can apply for a 5 year multiple entry visa to Vietnam.

Spain

A complete guide for Spanish passports visiting Vietnam: Visa requirements, application and tips.

China

A complete guide for Chinese passport holders visiting Vietnam: Visa requirements, application and tips.

India

A complete guide for Indian passports visiting Vietnam: Visa requirements, application and tips.

United Kingdom

A complete guide for British UK passports visiting Vietnam: Visa requirements, application and tips.

Switzerland

A complete guide for Swiss passports visiting Vietnam: Visa requirements, application and tips.

Norway

A complete guide for Norwegian passports visiting Vietnam: Visa requirements, application and tips.

Tips for Vietnam visa

Here's our latest visa application guide with the list of Vietnam visa application tips.

Transit visa

In most cases, you do not need a transit visa for Vietnam as long as you stay within the onward-flight zone and do not leave the airport.

Business Visa

A Vietnam business visa is a short-stay visa, which is valid for a maximum of 90 days (can be a single or double-entry visa).

New Zealand

A complete guide for New Zealand passports visiting Vietnam: Visa requirements, application and tips.

Netherlands

There are two ways for Dutch to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

Germany

To apply for a visa to Vietnam, you can come to the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in Germany to submit your application or apply online using visa-on-arrival services.

Italy

Italians must have a visa before entering Vietnam and can apply for a visa by one of these two ways.