NZ government advice for Vietnam

When travelling to Vietnam, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Vietnam.

Viet Nam shares with the rest of Southeast Asia a threat from terrorism. New Zealanders in Viet Nam are advised to be security conscious at all times and keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources.

Political dissent is not tolerated in Viet Nam. We recommend you avoid any protests and demonstrations as they have the potential to turn violent.

There is a danger from unexploded land mines in former battlefields, particularly in central Viet Nam and along the Laos border. We advise you not to stray off well used roads and paths in rural areas.

Piracy is a problem in coastal areas of Viet Nam, particularly in the Vung Tau area. Mariners are advised to take appropriate precautionary measures in these areas. For more information view the International Maritime Bureau?s piracy report http://www.icc-ccs.org [external website].

New Zealanders travelling or resident in Viet Nam should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.

New Zealanders travelling or resident in Viet Nam are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

See our regional advice for Southeast Asia

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The New Zealand Embassy Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Street Address Level 5, 63 Ly Thai To Street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Telephone +84 4 3824 1481 Facsimile +84 4 3824 1480
Email nzembassy.hanoi@mft.net.nz
Website www.nzembassy.com/viet-nam
Office Hours Mon - Fri 0830 - 1200, 1300 - 1700 hrs