Travel

Air Travel

For air travel, conference attendees should fly into Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (IATA: SGN, ICAO: VVTS) .

Immigration Requirement

The Vietnamese Immigration Department issues E-visas to foreigners through an online application process. E-visas are issued with a validity period of up to 90 days with fees payable via bank transfer. E-visa holders may enter and exit Vietnam through 42 designated international border gates, including all international airports.

Visit https://vn.usembassy.gov/vietnamese-visas-and-entry-exit/ to find out how to apply.

Participants of the PCC Conference would apply for a Visitor Visa, not an Academic Visa.

Ground Transportation

Conference shuttles will not be available in Ho Chi Minh City for participants. Please arrange for a taxi to get to and from Van Lang University.  We do not recommendation renting a car.  If you do decide to drive in Ho Chi Minh City, you will need a temporary Vietnamese Driver's Licence.

Hotels and Lodging

There are many hotels near Van Lang University, which is in the Binh Thanh District. There are no official conference hotels, but the following three are recommended. 

• Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection

• Landmark 81 President Suite - Vinhome Central Park

• Landmark 81 Royal Apartment

  • 720A Dien Bien Phu Str, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam

  • About 20 mins by taxi to Van Lang University

  • ~100-200 USD/night

• Silverland Jolie Hotel

  • 4D Thi Sach Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam

  • About 20 mins by taxi to Van Lang University

  • ~100-150 USD/night

• Tan Son Nhat Saigon Hotel

  • 202 Hoang Van Thu Street, Phu Nhuan District, Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam

  •  About 30 mins by taxi to Van Lang University

  • ~200 USD/night