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Moving to Vietnam
We are the leaders in providing you with the best international moving and shipping experience whether you are moving to or from Vietnam or the US. You can rely on international moving for safe and secure delivery of your valuable goods to your destination.
When Moving to Vietnam
At International Sea & Air Shipping your move to Vietnam will be made easy and smooth by our experts and offers you the best option based on your budget and requirements. Other major moving criteria includes:
- Are there opportunities in Vietnam to purchase property and household goods?
- Are you moving with family or alone?
- Are you selling property in the United States?
The Cost of Moving to Vietnam
Moving to Vietnam will be a costly affair. However, certain prior considerations can bring down the cost for a manageable amount easily. If you are moving too interior in Vietnam, cost for the relocation can increase as it always depends on the distance and also on the cubic footage of your shipment.
Appointing a site inspector to evaluate your home and belongings will give you an exact estimation on the cubic footage of the cargo. This in turn will help the international mover to offer you the exact cost for the service.
About Vietnam
The name Vietnam can be traced back to the 2nd century BC and is a variation of Nam Viet. In southeast Asia, Vietnam is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula. In terms of population, Vietnam ranks 13th in the world.
Divided in to 58 provinces and 5 centrally controlled municipalities, Vietnam is bordered by People’s Republic of China, Laos, Cambodia, and the South China Sea. In land area, Vietnam is almost equal to the size of Germany and is also larger than Italy.
World Natural sites present in Vietnam are Halong Bay and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Having significant influence of China in its culture, Vietnam is an agricultural civilization. The Vietnam music has the influence of Champa culture with its melancholic melodies.
Large and fast-growing part of the Vietnam economy is formed by the Manufacturing, Information Technology and High-tech industries. Vietnam is the third-largest oil producer in Southeast Asia. Vietnam, a member of WTO is one of the Asia’s most open economies. The trade partners of Vietnam are US, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.
Custom Regulations for Vietnam:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport(original)
- Inventory (two copies, legible in English and detailed , PBO "Packed By Owner" not acceptable)
- For electronic items note the brand, model and serial number
- Loading sheet showing item numbers in each liftvan
- Copy of government work permit showing that the Customer's company or organization is authorized to set up a company in Vietnam
- If the Customer does not have this government work permit, the shipment can not be cleared to enter the country
- Copy of airport Customs declaration retained by Customer's last entry
- Letter authorizing Destination Agent to handle Customs clearance on Customer's company letterhead
- Customers name as written on all packages and documents is the same as shown in his/her passport
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Customer has to be in Vietnam for Customs clearance for both air and sea shipments, passport required for Customs clearance
- Customers are allowed only one air and one surface shipment
- Customs inspects 100% of all shipments
- All items must be "used"
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Luxury goods, including TV's, stereos, computers, radios, VCRs, cassette recorders, motorcycles, automobiles, tobacco, alcohol and foodstuff are heavily taxed
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products must be on inventory with exact number of bottles and type of alcohol and quantity of tobacco. If you wish to import alcohol it is advisable that it be less than two cases.
- Cultural items such as books, compact discs, video and cassette tapes, video recorders, computer discs, calendars and document files will be inspected by the Cultural Department (these items should be listed clearly on the packing list with the quantity of each item) or it is recommended the Customer bring CD’s, cassette tapes, and radio tapes as accompanied baggage
- The charge for inspecting these items are for the Customer's account
- Medicine (must provide prescription)
- Electrical and electronic items are dutiable and note brand, model and serial number on inventory
- Telephones and fax machines require an Import License and must be registered in Vietnam
- Unauthorized use of these items can result in fines and confiscation
- Antiques brought into Vietnam should be photographed at origin and declared to Customs upon arrival to avoid any problems at time of export from Vietnam
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms and ammunition
- Narcotics
- Pornographic, cultural or politically sensitive material
- Radio transmitters
- Satellite dishes
- Any political or historical books about Vietnam
- Vietnamese Government will confiscate above items if imported
MOTOR VEHICLES
- All autos must be new (less than 100 km) and left-hand drive
- Motor vehicles for diplomatic/international organizations, and under terms of certain foreign investment licenses can be imported duty free. All others are subject to 150% duty, the value as assessed by customs officials
- Motorcycles are strictly limited to those of 125cc engine size or smaller
- An Import Permit is required
- Certificate of Registration
- Car papers
PETS
- Pets are duty-free
- Documents required:
- Rabies vaccination papers
- Health Certificate (not more than seven days old)
- Sanitary Certificate
- Letter authorizing Destination Agent to handle Customs clearance on Customer's behalf
- Provide Destination Agent with the type of pet, name, breed, sex, color, size or weight and age of the animal
- There are currently no acceptable kennels for domestic pets in Vietnam, so plan pets' arrival accordingly.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Independence, Liberty and Happiness
Capital : Hanoi (Ha Noi)
National Anthem : "Tiến Quân Ca" ("Army March")
Geography
Location : Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea, alongside China, Laos, and Cambodia
Area : Total : 331,210 sq km Land : 310,070 sq km
Water : 21,140 sq km
Climate : Tropical in south; monsoonal in north with hot, rainy season (May to September) and warm, dry season (October to March)
People
Nationality : Vietnamese
Population : 90,549,390 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : Ho Chi Minh City 5.976 million; HANOI (capital) 2.668 million; Haiphong 1.941 million; Da Nang 807,000 (2009)
Languages : Vietnamese (official), English (increasingly favored as a second language), some French, Chinese, and Khmer; mountain area languages (Mon-Khmer and Malayo-Polynesian)
Economy
GDP : $278.1 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Dong (VND) per US dollar - 19,148.9 (2010), 17,799.6 (2009), 16,548.3 (2008), 16,119 (2007), 15,983 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 44 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 171,392 km
Waterways : 17,702 km
Ports & Terminals : Cam Pha Port, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu My, Quy Nhon
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