I .FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION :

1. Domestic flight :

When traveling on domestic flights in Vietnam, passenger must show eticket and one of the acceptable forms as belows:

• National Passport ; or
• Driving  License issued under the law of the Vietnam; or
• Aviation Security Identification Card issued by the operator of the aircraft or the operator of an airport in Vietnam; or
• Vietnam Communist Party membership Card; or
• Press Card; or
• Parliament Card; or
• Military Identification Card; or
• Legal document from authorities to confirm that the passenger's Identification Card is lost or yet to be issued; or
• Airlines’ Identification Card; or
• Birth Certificate or equivalent ( apply for children r under 14 years old)

2. International flight :

Passengers are required a passport for international travel valid during the duration of your trip, as you must present passport for check-in and immigration purposes. Some countries require a certain length of your passport validation beyond your visit. So always check the valid date of your passport and the passport requirement of your visited countries.

When you depart from or arrive Vietnam you will need to present your passport, boarding pass and a completed Arrival - Departure Declaration at the passport control.

It is your responsibility to comply with all requirements of the authorities in the country to which you travel. Some countries require your contact details (including your accommodation arrangements) at your destination and some will take your fingerprints and/or photograph before allowing you to enter. You will need to find out from relevant embassies or consulates whether you need a passport, visa or other travel document, health document or evidence of onward travel or accommodation for the countries you enter. It is your responsibility to obtain a visa before you travel if required

 

II.BAGGAGE INFORMATION :

1.      Cabin Baggage ( Hand baggage) :

Each passenger can carry onboard a free baggage allowance. It has a maximum weight of 7kg and the sum of three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm (56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm) or (22 x 14 x 9 inches). Carrier may refuse to carry unchecked baggage and may require the passenger to check his baggage in case it exceeds the quantity, weight and dimensions as specified above.

In general, Vietnam Airlines adopts the international standard hand baggage policy. Individual carriers may, however, apply a different hand baggage allowance. If your journey involves a connection to other carrier(s), you are advised to check with these carriers for details of their policies and ensure compliance.

 

Additional items could be carried on board

 

In addition to free baggage allowance, each passenger may carry, without additional charges, the following personal objects for use during embarking, disembarking or onboard, provided that such objects are retained by passenger's custody:

• A handbag, pocket book or lady's purse, i.e., which is appropriate to normal traveling dress and is not used as a container for the transportation of articles which would otherwise be regarded as baggage;
• An overcoat, wrap or blanket;
• An umbrella or walking stick (except one with metal-filled sharp pointed end)
• A laptop computer, a small camera and/or a binoculars;
• A reasonable amount of reading materials for in-flight reading only;
• Infant's food for consumption in flight;
• Infant's carrying basket or bassinet;
• A fully collapsible wheel chair.
• A pair of crutches and/or braces or other prosthetic device for the passenger's use.

Restricted Items

 

The following items which in a passenger’s possession may be considered as weapons or dangerous objects and are not accepted as carry-on luggage:

• All knives, including hunting knives and others;
• Swords;
• Bludgeons, blackjacks, billy clubs or similar instruments;
• Any other device or object not commonly viewed as dangerous, but the possession of which suggests that it may be used as a weapon, namely, ice picks, straight (cut-throat) razors, long-blade scissors, etc.

If any of these items are found in your carry-on luggage, they will be confiscated by security, and not returned to you. Carrier will not assume any responsibility for confiscated items. The above dangerous objects are only acceptable to carry as checked baggage.

Firearms and cartridges belonging to ordinary passengers and approved by government authority for carriage and those officials who have been assigned to travel on duty, such as a law-enforcement officers delivering criminals should be carried in the checked baggage. These passengers are required to surrender such arms and cartridges to the airlines prior to boarding for handling in accordance with air transport regulations.

 

2. Checked baggage :

• All locations except Americas

Route	Class of service	Maximum weight
Within Asia/ Australia/Europe/ Middle east	Business class	30 kg
	Economy class	20 kg
	Infant1	10 kg

• To/from Americas

Route	Class of service	Maximum Weight	Maximum number of pieces	Maximum dimension per piece
To, from or via the US/Canada/US territories4	Business Class	23 kg	02	158 cm (62 in)
	Economy Class	23 kg	02	158 cm (62 in)3
	Infant1	23 kg	012	115 cm (45 in)

 

Notes: ¹ Infant is defined as passenger of under 2 years old who does not occupy a seat. ² Plus one collapsible stroller ³ The sum of three dimensions of the two pieces does not exceed 203cm (80 in)

 

3. Special baggage :

Special baggage for example sport equipment ( golf set, snow ski set,surlboard,scuba diving ..), pet in cabins ( dog, cat….), ashes…., you should contact airlines  at least 3 or 4 days directly prior to departure date to get guideline.