Vietnam
Warnings and insurance
TropicalStorm storm seasonKajiki
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See Extreme weather and natural disasters.
For more regular updates, English-news versions of local newspapers are available at at VNexpress and and Vietnam News.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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