Safety & Tips

Is Vietnam safe? Yes — with a little street-smarts

Here’s how to stay healthy, avoid the common scams and travel with confidence.

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among the safer countries in Southeast Asia for travelers

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traffic & petty theft — the two things to mind most

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The essentials

Six things every first-timer should know.

Crossing the road

Walk slowly and steadily — don’t stop or run. The scooters flow around you. The #1 traveler risk is traffic, not crime.

Food & water

Drink bottled or filtered water. Busy street stalls with high turnover are usually the safest — and the tastiest.

Phones & bags

Bag-snatching from scooters happens in big cities. Keep your phone off the table-edge and your bag on the wall side.

Taxis & rides

Use Grab/Xanh SM or branded taxis (Vinasun, Mai Linh). Agree the app price up front; avoid unmarked “tourist” cars.

Vietnamese đồng banknotes — count your change

Money scams

Count change — the 500k and 20k notes look alike. Fix prices before tuk-tuk rides and agree on the menu price first.

Solo & female travelers

Vietnam is welcoming for solo and female travelers. Da Nang, Hoi An & Phu Quoc are especially easy-going.

Emergency numbers

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Police

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Ambulance

114

Fire

1800 556 896

Tourist support · Hanoi

0236 3550 111

Tourist support · Da Nang

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Tourist support · HCMC (press 8)

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