🧳 India to Vietnam: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Vietnam on a India passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
India to Vietnam at a glance
- Visa: eVisa needed – An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel.
- Money: Vietnamese dong (VND)
- Time: Vietnam (Hanoi) is 1.5 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
- Plugs: Maybe: Vietnam uses types A, C. Your India plugs (C, D, M) fit some of these sockets, so pack an adapter to be safe.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 220 V in Vietnam).
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 113 police · 115 ambulance · 114 fire
- Tipping: Not expected; small tips for guides and good service are appreciated.
- Best time: Feb–Apr and Aug–Oct for a good balance across the whole country
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to Vietnam – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
eVisa needed. An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Vietnam?
The Vietnamese dong (VND). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and Vietnam?
Vietnam (Hanoi) is 1.5 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Vietnam?
Maybe: Vietnam uses types A, C. Your India plugs (C, D, M) fit some of these sockets, so pack an adapter to be safe. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 220 V in Vietnam).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Vietnam?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Vietnam?
113 police · 115 ambulance · 114 fire.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
Feb–Apr and Aug–Oct for a good balance across the whole country.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Vietnam?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 24 Jun 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in Vietnam, which it calls generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.