Vietnam Travel Rules Explained: What Tourists Must Know Before Visiting

Essential information for travellers about Vietnam’s legal requirements, safety rules, and responsible travel guidelines.

Travel Vietnam with confidence. Understand the rules that protect communities, culture, and your journey.

Travelling in Vietnam can be an unforgettable experience, but there are a few important rules that every visitor should understand before arriving. Vietnam is welcoming, vibrant and full of freedom to explore, but like every country it has rules designed to protect people, culture and place. Understanding how visas work, where and how you can ride, fly drones, camp, or travel independently helps ensure your visit is smooth and respectful from the very beginning.

This guide brings together the most important things international travellers should know before arriving, helping you travel responsibly while supporting the communities and landscapes that make Vietnam so special.