🇻🇳 Vietnam · Asia
Safety Vietnam
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Vietnam is a safe destination for travelers. Snatch thefts (handbags, phones) are the main risk in large cities. Traffic is chaotic but you quickly get used to it. The people are warm and welcoming.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
3Vigilance conseillee
Scams
3Vigilance conseillee
Natural disasters
3Vigilance conseillee
Health risks
2Globalement sur
Political stability
1Tres sur
Areas to avoid
- Isolated neighborhoods of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi at night — snatch thefts
- Northern border areas — residual anti-personnel mines off the trails
Emergency numbers
Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire department
114
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid fever
- Japanese encephalitis for rural stays
Drinking water
Do not drink tap water. Bottled or filtered water is the norm.
Mosquitoes
Dengue is present mainly in the south. Malaria is possible in remote mountainous areas.
General notes
Hospitals are adequate in the major cities. Take out insurance covering repatriation.
Women travelers
A destination popular with solo female travelers. Harassment is very rare. Usual vigilance at night in nightlife districts.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Homosexuality is not illegal. Society is moving toward greater acceptance, especially in the big cities. Public displays of affection remain rare in local culture in general.
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