U.S citizens need a VISA.

The Vietnamese Immigration Department offers a convenient E-Visa system for foreign travelers. Apply online and receive your visa without visiting an embassy.

Validity: Up to 90 days

Entry Types:

- Single entry: $25 USD

- Multiple entries: $50 USD

Payment: Bank transfer

Entry Points: Valid at 42 international border gates, including all international airports

Apply Online: 🌐 https://evisa.gov.vn

Common routes (e.g, layover in Seoul, Korea, Tokyo, Japan, Taipei, Taiwan…)

So far, these brands are the best: EVA, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, and ANA.

The shortest flight from IAH to Saigon (SGN) is with EVA Air. This flight has a single stop in TPE (Taipei) and a departure at 01:10 from IAH, arriving at SGN at 09:55. Then you will take a short flight from SGN to CXR (Cam Ranh - Nha Trang)

Or Korean Airline (and Delta), offer flights from Houston (IAH) to Nha Trang- Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) with 2 layovers.

It is equally well-connected by road, railway and air. However, the best and easiest way to reach Nha Trang, especially for international tourists is by flying out to Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) nearby. Just a one-hour flight, you can get from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang.

A one-way ticket price from Ho Chi Minh to this stunning coastal city can vary depending on factors such as the season and the airline. It costs from 1,200,000 VND – 2,400,000 VND ($50 – $100) on average.

You can find various airlines that operate flights between these cities. The best options to consider:

Vietnam Airlines

https://www.vietnamairlines.com/us/en/home

To transfer from an international flight to a domestic flight at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), you will need to exit the international terminal (T2), turn right, and walk along the covered walkway to the domestic terminal (T1). This walk takes about 4-5 minutes.

The next best option is to take the overnight train, available from any of the neighboring cities.

Stay Connected on Arrival: Make sure youre all set before entering Vietnam!

Choose Vinaphone/ Viettel for your E-SIM, complete with a plan that includes calls. This will allow you to easily call Grab drivers when you need a ride.

Easy Activation: Install your E-SIM in advance and activate it as soon as you land at SGN Airport (Tan Son Nhat International Airport).

Download WhatsApp to easily make calls and send texts for free over wifi.

Average Temperature: Around 25°C (77°F).

Highs: Can reach up to 28°C (82°F).

Lows: May dip to 22°C (72°F).

* Essentials: Bring or grab an umbrella and flip-flops.

* Both are easily available at the 7-Eleven near the hotel.

Instead of Lyft/Uber, they use Grab in Vietnam. Grab bike and car are available. They will have helmet ready for you if you choose to use Grab bike. You can pay with cash or card.

Make sure to get a local SIM card first, then download:

Grab: https://www.grab.com/vn/download/

Xanh SM: https://www.xanhsm.com/vi-EN/download

They use Vietnamdong (VND) in Vietnam. Most places do accept cards. Please make sure your credit card is a travel car so you don’t get charged for foreign fee. If you have to exchange currency, jewelry stores will give you better rate than local banks.