A magnificent breakdown. I thought I was watching Usain Bolt the way you flew past those mere mortals on the way to immigration. I'm surprised you haven't been consulted by Lonely Planet or Rough Guides for your intimate knowledge of all things Tan Son Nhat. Fantastic chemistry between you and Wyn - her sunny demeanor could brighten up even in the darkest of rooms. Was wowed by your lavish spending too - no cheaper Grabs or 10k convenience store waters for this man of means.
Thank you so much for the rundown! It's been a few years since I've been to this airport and was wondering if the Citibank ATM was still there. You answered my question perfectly!
Please help clarifying something for me? I will be going there in 4 months. After landing in Saigon, I would go to Immigration, then pick up luggage, then go to Customs? Is that right? Thank you.
May I ask you how hard is immigration to get through? The reason I ask if I will be traveling there with several different medications. I will have doctors notes and prescriptions for them, and none will be narcotics or psychotropics. But I did want to ask someone who has done it before just because I don't want to bring the wrong thing. Thank you for any advice you have.
I think you were thinking of where you get Grab cars from the domestic terminal. For the international terminal you simply cross the road at the crossing before you get to the taxi stand. You'll see the big green umbrella's with Grab all over them just inside the carpark.
To order a grab. Is that correct? Get out of the airport. Turn left all the way (where he went) and should it be in front of the taxi where he took the ride?
I need to download the Grab App... the Grab App that I will download in USA ...Does it has the same function and features or to download in Vietnam ??? There are people saying the Grab App is different in every country.
What taxi or bus service do you recommend if I were to need to travel 4hrs to the mountains right after I get off the airplane? Is there a bus service right outside of the airport like those taxis you were avoiding?
Yes there are bus all over saigon, if you look up google map u will see it, if i were you i take the bus to the last location where it drop you off and get off there then take taxi or grab, that will save a bunch.
Turn left in front of Popeye, there’s a row of atms there. Also if you turn right when you exit the international terminal heading towards domestic terminal, there’s more atms on the right hand side.
HELP pls!!! I’m going on a layover of 12h in Ho Chi Minh . #backpackersolo I don’t want to take a SIM card. Will I be fine without internet to take a taxi / grab from the airport to the centre and coming back? Does the airport has wifi? Where should I go if I want to take Grab instead of taxi? Cheers
I really need some help. On the official german foreign affairs website for Vietnam it says that I need to show my PRINTED DEPARTURE airplane ticket when ARRIVING. I'll be in southeast asia in September 2024 and we're going Singapore -> Malaysia -> Thailand -> Vietnam. 8 days in each country. How am I supposed to print out my plane ticket 8 days in advance?
A digital e-ticket (not a boarding pass) or proof that you have purchased the ticket is sufficient. Sometimes the authorities just make it more difficult than it is.
There is outside the terminal nearby Popeyes ATM of HSBC for 0% fee Regarding to Taxis is better to cross the road to the parking area and book Grab/Go Jek/Be
Sounds very straight to rhe point and i like also u said...ignore ignore people 😅😅😅 ithink itsgreat also in the immgration need to walk fast or else stuck in the line..great😊😊ijust subscribed
Chris you can walk across the street to get uber or grab in the parking lot that's is allowed i done it. The driver told me this is the best and easiest way
How do you pay for taxi? Do I need cash? I arrive at 11:30pm is taxi safe at that time? What about private shuttle is that a thing? My hotel doesn’t have a shuttle. Thanks
I never wait in those big lineups. If you're staying there long-term get a connection within the airport who gets you through quickly. I get VIP service in the airport. (This is for the expats reading this)
Nice video bro 😎😊 I’m in Vietnam 🇻🇳 now my first holiday here 🇻🇳😊we got scam at the airport whit the visa 😢and it was not possible to make a video of the airport the police was angry 😡 the hole airport inside and outside the airport are really scammer it makes me sad 😔me and my family stay 3/5 weeks holiday in Vietnam 🇻🇳 we gonna travel around,but for my first day in Vietnam 🇻🇳 was not so good experience…….
those taxi booths are actually not that bad if its your FIRST time in vn and dk how taxis or grab works yet. Usually 100k more than a grab but still not to bad
There's a private bus company right in front of the airport where you were, at one of those concrete posts..just to the right. 6 bucks right to central Saigon. It's really good.
I wish I had seen this sooner. I knew the taxi drivers were ripping me off, I'm not new to SE Asia, but I didn't know what to do and I just wanted to get to my hotel.
Ah so I just realized now you have often left here in Viet Nam, I actually thought you had stayed here the entire time when you arrived in your old videos. Perhaps you were lucky to miss the covid lockdown here.
This is a good guide, im going to be in the airport in a few month and i need this, if im going to pee i will do that on the plane restroom and not in the airport.
Cab to District 1 should not be more than 150.000 with Vinasun or Mai Linh (sp?), depends on the traffic too. We are talking about 5-6 USD. I have not been there since COVID started, but I would imagine that it has not changed that much. I once screwed up and took a yellow taxi from the first line (Chris told to avoid, yes) and they charged 3 times the normal price. I will never be dumb again.
Excellence informed information getting through immigration faster and avoid getting scammed taxi all together. I have been scammed by taxi car were packed in front of all other taxi.
A magnificent breakdown. I thought I was watching Usain Bolt the way you flew past those mere mortals on the way to immigration. I'm surprised you haven't been consulted by Lonely Planet or Rough Guides for your intimate knowledge of all things Tan Son Nhat. Fantastic chemistry between you and Wyn - her sunny demeanor could brighten up even in the darkest of rooms. Was wowed by your lavish spending too - no cheaper Grabs or 10k convenience store waters for this man of means.
Hi. Do you know if I can pay Grab by cash in HCMC? Also, is there option for cash when order Grab ride in the app?
@@blade6533 yes cash option on app
Thank you so much for the rundown! It's been a few years since I've been to this airport and was wondering if the Citibank ATM was still there. You answered my question perfectly!
so the last part of taxi, the driver charged meter or one time flat fee? thank you
Omg I love how raw and honest you are!! Thank you!!!!
Awesome video. Do they have Vinasun for 5 pax plus suitcases, or should I get 2 taxis?
Hello. Do you know if Grab car accept cash payment?
The peoples' faces when you said, "dont get these taxis", "these SIMs are shit"... 😂😂😂😂
It was so courageous move indeed 😂😂
yea hilarious
Please help clarifying something for me? I will be going there in 4 months. After landing in Saigon, I would go to Immigration, then pick up luggage, then go to Customs? Is that right? Thank you.
Thank you for the informative video.i will be solo travel this coming December. ❤❤
May I ask you how hard is immigration to get through? The reason I ask if I will be traveling there with several different medications. I will have doctors notes and prescriptions for them, and none will be narcotics or psychotropics. But I did want to ask someone who has done it before just because I don't want to bring the wrong thing. Thank you for any advice you have.
Anyone have advice for esims? I have an iPhone 15 so physical sims are out. Does viettel offer virtual sims so I can use grab?
Yep
I think you were thinking of where you get Grab cars from the domestic terminal. For the international terminal you simply cross the road at the crossing before you get to the taxi stand. You'll see the big green umbrella's with Grab all over them just inside the carpark.
Does the airport has wifi to order a grab? I won’t have SIM card . Should I be all right?
To order a grab. Is that correct? Get out of the airport. Turn left all the way (where he went) and should it be in front of the taxi where he took the ride?
I need to download the Grab App... the Grab App that I will download in USA ...Does it has the same function and features or to download in Vietnam ??? There are people saying the Grab App is different in every country.
Download and set up in your own country. It’ll be ready to use when you arrive.
How much is the taxi fare from the airport in Ho Chi Minh City to City Centre if I take Vinasun or Mai Linh taxi?
200k tops
Thanks so much for the info
What taxi or bus service do you recommend if I were to need to travel 4hrs to the mountains right after I get off the airplane? Is there a bus service right outside of the airport like those taxis you were avoiding?
Yes there are bus all over saigon, if you look up google map u will see it, if i were you i take the bus to the last location where it drop you off and get off there then take taxi or grab, that will save a bunch.
@@sdfv4zx Thank you!
Turn left in front of Popeye, there’s a row of atms there. Also if you turn right when you exit the international terminal heading towards domestic terminal, there’s more atms on the right hand side.
Its good to know he didnt say that im glad i got down to the comment and look, i will be there in 2 month and will check it out for myself.
Thanks! Good info. He really left the ATM problem hanging. He suggested UOB bank but didn't even say if there was an ATM at the airport.
HELP pls!!!
I’m going on a layover of 12h in Ho Chi Minh . #backpackersolo
I don’t want to take a SIM card. Will I be fine without internet to take a taxi / grab from the airport to the centre and coming back? Does the airport has wifi?
Where should I go if I want to take Grab instead of taxi?
Cheers
get a sim card its 5 dollars
Does anyone know if the Viettel booths sell ESIM's ? Or should we just buy online for that?
Esim get ahead if possible way easier
I really need some help. On the official german foreign affairs website for Vietnam it says that I need to show my PRINTED DEPARTURE airplane ticket when ARRIVING.
I'll be in southeast asia in September 2024 and we're going Singapore -> Malaysia -> Thailand -> Vietnam. 8 days in each country. How am I supposed to print out my plane ticket 8 days in advance?
A digital e-ticket (not a boarding pass) or proof that you have purchased the ticket is sufficient. Sometimes the authorities just make it more difficult than it is.
There is outside the terminal nearby Popeyes ATM of HSBC for 0% fee
Regarding to Taxis is better to cross the road to the parking area and book Grab/Go Jek/Be
Sounds very straight to rhe point and i like also u said...ignore ignore people 😅😅😅 ithink itsgreat also in the immgration need to walk fast or else stuck in the line..great😊😊ijust subscribed
Chris you can walk across the street to get uber or grab in the parking lot that's is allowed i done it. The driver told me this is the best and easiest way
Yo everyone. I watched this video before I left to vietnam. This video saved me alot of time and confusion when I landed. Thanks alot for the info.
Thanks. Informative and entertaining. I'm heading to HCMC in a couple of weeks, so this was invaluable.
Sound advice at any airport, really. Soon as I'm out of that airplane hatch I leg it to immigration.
How do you pay for taxi? Do I need cash? I arrive at 11:30pm is taxi safe at that time? What about private shuttle is that a thing? My hotel doesn’t have a shuttle. Thanks
Taxi. Vinasun. Follow the video
I never wait in those big lineups. If you're staying there long-term get a connection within the airport who gets you through quickly. I get VIP service in the airport. (This is for the expats reading this)
Excellent video i do the same thing when i visit the country. everything he says here is legit.
Is the taxi u showed using meter or fixed price?
As someone who has entered this airport 7 times before, he is absolutely right. Do exactly what Chris told you and you are fine. Cheers, man.
There is a Grab pick up point across from the taxi stands
Looking forward to visiting next week - your vlogs are invaluable to someone from the UK who has no experience of Vietnam
Very helpful, thanks a lot.
is there a luggage storage inside the airport?
Nice video bro 😎😊 I’m in Vietnam 🇻🇳 now my first holiday here 🇻🇳😊we got scam at the airport whit the visa 😢and it was not possible to make a video of the airport the police was angry 😡 the hole airport inside and outside the airport are really scammer it makes me sad 😔me and my family stay 3/5 weeks holiday in Vietnam 🇻🇳 we gonna travel around,but for my first day in Vietnam 🇻🇳 was not so good experience…….
What if any charge cost to take out cash per tranaction please.
when i went last year i had to wait like 90 min to get past immigration lol this is good info! going again in April this year
those taxi booths are actually not that bad if its your FIRST time in vn and dk how taxis or grab works yet. Usually 100k more than a grab but still not to bad
There's a private bus company right in front of the airport where you were, at one of those concrete posts..just to the right. 6 bucks right to central Saigon. It's really good.
Almost the cost of the water...lol
If you're overseas Vietnamese, always choose a female immigration officer for passport check. They are less likely to ask for "drinking money".
Do they still do that?
I wish I had seen this sooner. I knew the taxi drivers were ripping me off, I'm not new to SE Asia, but I didn't know what to do and I just wanted to get to my hotel.
Ah so I just realized now you have often left here in Viet Nam, I actually thought you had stayed here the entire time when you arrived in your old videos. Perhaps you were lucky to miss the covid lockdown here.
Can you show us the domestic airport? Flying to Dalat or Da Nang?
What’s the name of the taxi you take? I couldn’t understand
How can I book a grab taxi from airport?
What district is best to stay in HCM?
Thank You for your help
This is a good guide, im going to be in the airport in a few month and i need this, if im going to pee i will do that on the plane restroom and not in the airport.
Taxi from airport is always easier than Uber, Lyft, Grab, or whatever. Typically you can get a taxi right away.
Do they still ask for "coffee" money?
Right?! I want to know too! Smdh
Not as prevalent but it still happens
@vietfattyxD so what do you do? How much to give? What happened when you don't give
Thanks for the info. I'm coming in 22 days, 8th trip. Visiting family. Very excited.
Where can i refill water in sgn international terminal
If there is refill options, they will almost always be near the toilets in any airport in the world. So just look after toilets.
u are not loud. u did great!
I did the same thing when i was there a month ago, Took the advice from one of your videos
man you are a real legend for making this amazing helpful video. god damn bro
theres a UOB, HSBC, AGRIBANK, SCB atms right outside the ariport next to burger king!
Vietnam 🇻🇳 is really a beautiful 🤩 country ❤❤❤
what's a taxi card?
nice breakdown.
discipline your wife
good guide
whys she so upset
Viet ladies fo ya. That’s how they roll.
Probably just traveled 20+ hours with little sleep, I’m sure she’s exhausted
Because he's making money and not giving her attention.
@@APNambo👎🏻 lol
Because she has to put up with him and the way he dismisses her.
Thanks great help
3:46 I went to the Blue looking ahh SIM card station and the phone calls were 💀
Great info....thanks
Great Job!
How much is the taxi fare to the city man
200kish
Why no esim instead?
they have esim too.
Great video as always.
Glad you enjoyed it
damn I shouldve used that immigration sprint advice... I remember waiting like 30 minutes there. I also bought the sim card from the wrong Place XD
Thanks 🙏🏽 ❤
its like manila outside
Some hotels offer a “fast track” through passport immigration service when you reserve with them.
I always have pre-arranged transport and avoid everything except for Burger King.
Burger king in TSN airport is crazy expensive tho! Like 300k+ for a meal
Hello Chris, welcome back to VN. I may travel to VN next year.
7 months ago l was there for 4 weeks month
Excellent
How much did the can cost you to get home? USD?
Cab to District 1 should not be more than 150.000 with Vinasun or Mai Linh (sp?), depends on the traffic too. We are talking about 5-6 USD. I have not been there since COVID started, but I would imagine that it has not changed that much. I once screwed up and took a yellow taxi from the first line (Chris told to avoid, yes) and they charged 3 times the normal price. I will never be dumb again.
@@retrotero76 yep
Excellence informed information
getting through immigration faster and avoid getting scammed taxi all together.
I have been scammed by taxi car were packed in front of all other taxi.
Welcome back. Great to see you back in HCMC. Missed my daily fix, hope you both had a great time.
You shouldn’t be using the word gutter in your videos. There are better words to use.
You for got to mention custom
awesome
Ahhhhhh. That's why you don't have a western wife 😂😂😂
Thanks for the advice
Can you make a video on the domestic airport in saigon thanks
You didnt come through the airport over 100 time in the past four years. Stop cappin.
more likely 150 times your right. under estimate my bad
Thank you 😊
Ignore! Ignore! Ignore! LMAO
Nice seeing you at district 1
OUB ATM
Such a terrible airport
Grab.
Good stuff
You are loud
Nice vid
we heard you were in an accident?
Welcome back
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