Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnamese passport holders to be exempted from immigration declaration

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Vietnamese passport holders to be exempted from immigration declaration

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has given the nod to the abolition of entrance and exit declaration formalities at international airports for Vietnamese passport holders.

Hung has assigned the Ministry of Public Security to research and improve declaration procedures at road, railway, sea and river entrance and exit points.

This ministry has also been instructed to provide and exchange information about passengers, crew members, transport staffs, etc. who enter and exit the country with related bodies at border gates.

The Ministry of Health will assist people who enter or exit Vietnam in the filling in of health declarations under the regulations of the World Health Organization (WHO).
(Source: chinhphu.vn)

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.