Vietnam Etiquette, Dress Code, Safety & Emergency Numbers (113 (Police), 115 (Ambulance), 114 (Fire))
Essential cultural customs, dress codes at religious and royal sites, tipping rules, and emergency contacts (113 (Police), 115 (Ambulance), 114 (Fire)) in Vietnam.
Cultural Etiquette & Dress Codes
Not expected at street-food stalls; round up 20,000–50,000 ₫ ($0.80–$2.00) at sit-down restaurants, spas, and for Grab drivers, or 100,000–250,000 ₫/day for private guides and Ha Long boat crews. Do NOT drink tap water in Vietnam; drink sealed bottled water (La Vie / Aquafina, 6,000–10,000 ₫) or boiled hotel water.
Safety, Plugs (Type A, Type C & Type F (220V / 50Hz — hybrid sockets accept both US flat-prong and EU round-pin plugs)) & Emergency Contacts
Vietnam uses Type A, Type C & Type F (220V / 50Hz — hybrid sockets accept both US flat-prong and EU round-pin plugs) electrical outlets (Type A, Type C & Type F (220V / 50Hz — hybrid sockets accept both US flat-prong and EU round-pin plugs)). Tap water guidance: Do NOT drink tap water in Vietnam; drink sealed bottled water (La Vie / Aquafina, 6,000–10,000 ₫) or boiled hotel water.. Keep emergency numbers saved offline: 113 (Police), 115 (Ambulance), 114 (Fire).