Travel Advisory

PASSPORT

Your passport should have at least 6 months’ validity at the time of arrival in Vietnam.

If you need visa, you can apply for e-visa online using this link https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu. 

COURSE VENUE: UEH Complex (Campus V)

Registration will start at 8:30 am on Monday 10/6 at room V11, UEH University Campus V (232/6 Vo Thi Sau Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City)

Direction: From the airport (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) [Maps]

UEH BOUTIQUE HOTEL

UEH Boutique Hotel (inside the UEH Campus V) is the first “knowledge hotel” in Vietnam for guests staying domestically and internationally. Its mission is to bring you exciting and different experiences in the intellectual, quiet and comfortable space between the center of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city), connecting the community with the educational environment and activities, entertainment and cultural exchange.

The hotel located in the heart of District 3 about 5km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a great place to move to educational institutions, administrative centers, locations famous entertainment and tourism in Ho Chi Minh city within a radius of 3km. 

Whether you are looking for a place to bring peace of mind to your business trips; a quiet space to rest, focus on work and research or have an enjoyable vacation in the largest city in Vietnam, your experience at UEH Boutique Hotel will be surely memorable.

Address: 232/6 Vo Thi Sau, District 3, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam (Maps)

CLIMATE & DRESS CODE

The dress code for the workshop is smart casual. The meeting room will be air-conditioned. Outside, average temperature ranges from 30°C to 36°C. It is advised to bring an umbrella in case it may rain in the afternoon and evening.

ELECTRICITY ADVICE

Note that the official power voltage in Vietnam is 220V. Sockets in Vietnam accept the 3 kinds of plug as illustrated below. However, many sockets may not accept the 3-pin plug. Please bring your own universal adapter to charge your electronic items in Vietnam.

TRAVEL

To get around town, visitors can take advantage of the following services

INTERNET & POSTAL SERVICES

Vietnam is well-wired and, in most destinations, you can easily find a connection in cafes, spas, shops, hotels and restaurants. Free public Internet access is available in several tourist hubs and major airports. Local 4G packages are an affordable option if you plan to visit remote areas or need to be online frequently.

There is free Wi-Fi access in the training room. You may purchase local sim cards for your mobile phone at the airport or any stores near the hotel.

The Vietnamese postal service is generally reliable, although packages can take longer to arrive than expected and are often held at the post office for pick-up. Mailboxes are uncommon. If you are sending postcards home, send them directly from a post office.

CURRENCY

Vietnam's unit of currency is the Vietnamese đồng (VND), represented by the '₫' symbol. You can find notes in denominations of 1,000₫, 2,000₫, 5,000₫ 10,000₫, 20,000₫, 50,000₫, 100,000₫, 200,000₫, and 500,000₫. For newcomers it can be helpful to ignore the final three zeros until you get the hang of the conversion.

Cash is generally used for small purchases; however, most establishments will accept payments from major credit card providers such as Visa or Master. In addition, hotels, tour operators, boutiques, restaurants, and grocery stores generally accept international debit and credit cards.

If you need to change money, currency exchange counters are available at airports, banks, and official exchange centers. Travelers can also use ATMs instead of currency exchange points. ATMs are widely available across the country. Maximum withdrawals for foreign cards are usually two or three million per transaction.

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