Vietnam

[SpawnXp]

Actually when we pay KLOOK for fast track, KLOOK also pay the customs right?

Same same but different?

In any case, i often take Thurs/Friday SQ186 touch down SGN Tan Son Nhat 6.25- 7pm. This timing as long its not year end, usually can clear customs in 60 mins. If I take Thurs/Fri VJ814, it will reach SGN 7-7.30pm and the queues start forming. Usually 90 mins can clear customs.

I usually go to the extreme right lane (and on further right u will see empty booths which they will open up soon after 7pm). After 7-7.30pm, the empty booths will open and u can quickly make a dash for those booths and shorten the waiting time by 30-40 mins

u pay via klook,trip or other providers, they take their share and pay the needed, and u get a longer queue,
you pay direct, u get a shorter queue. fast track on platform is around 21 to 22 dollars = to 400+k vnd. pay direct 500k , u get shorter queue

Btw does anyone know how to get Vietnam Sim card Mobifone with no expiry date?

I using Vietnam Mobile and the connection is very lousy! Go Vincom Center basement, no reception. Go Saigon Center basement no reception.

But Mobifone reception strong everywhere

vietnam mobile the worst.
best is viet tel then vinaphone then mobi then vietnam mobile.
just go to any local tele shop or those big electronics shop to buy, when expire just top up can already.

 

[finale1]

u pay via klook,trip or other providers, they take their share and pay the needed, and u get a longer queue,
you pay direct, u get a shorter queue. fast track on platform is around 21 to 22 dollars = to 400+k vnd. pay direct 500k , u get shorter queue

vietnam mobile the worst.
best is viet tel then vinaphone then mobi then vietnam mobile.
just go to any local tele shop or those big electronics shop to buy, when expire just top up can already.

Thank you bro, you are truly saigon guru

 

[soulblader_89]

fast track

Klook vs trip.com vs kkday

which one is better

 

[luei74]

fast track

Klook vs trip.com vs kkday

which one is better

vs DIY....DIY

 

[SpawnXp]

fast track

Klook vs trip.com vs kkday

which one is better

most of it is same provider on diff platforms
i use trip for most of the stuffs since got perks.
but usually fast track i just pay money.

 

[soulblader_89]

vs DIY....DIY

DIY is how to do?
just go to the left lane? I went before, it is very messy, how do I i know which is the right person to find at the airport?

 

[luei74]

DIY is how to do?
just go to the left lane? I went before, it is very messy, how do I i know which is the right person to find at the airport?

Not the left but the right close to the APAC/Vietnamese lane, if you saw any custom officer just standing there, can just approach him and open the front page of your passport and ==> Bingo!!

 

[SpawnXp]

Not the left but the right close to the APAC/Vietnamese lane, if you saw any custom officer just standing there, can just approach him and open the front page of your passport and ==> Bingo!!

if u are entering TSN, its the extreme left, not right.
right only when you are exiting TSN.

DIY is how to do?
just go to the left lane? I went before, it is very messy, how do I i know which is the right person to find at the airport?

the officer will be standing at the entrance of the sealed up area.

 

[soulblader_89]

if u are entering TSN, its the extreme left, not right.
right only when you are exiting TSN.

the officer will be standing at the entrance of the sealed up area.

will the officer be holding a board or something?
what should I tell the officer?

 

[SpawnXp]

will the officer be holding a board or something?
what should I tell the officer?

no board la.
u go read my previous posts. steps are all there

 

[finale1]

Tried the viral Com Tam Ba Ghien D10 seen on Tiktok many times but its disappointing. The pork ribs is huge for 105k vnd with egg but it came cold and hard to bite into. O Tinh house has good google score but the food portion is small. Hue Styled. When i went on a Monday night, there werent many locals or tourists. Its overhyped.

Tried more food recommended by Tiktoker Ms Yummyface in HCMC, these are the best and i will Grab Bike there to eat it again.

Barista Collective D3 - Egg-presso cream brulee 90k vnd, ******* good. Will go back again only for this drink! Ms Yummface recommendation. 10/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GmtDH9sJ1k37MDcf7

Bo Kho Ganh (Michelin guide) D10 - best seller beef ribs 110k vnd. I go every morning. Yums! Score 10/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SWDVZ2SHonr5pq687

Bò Bít Tết Cô Út D3- Tiktoker Ms Yummyface hidden gem. Beef steak slices on hot plate with egg. Damn solid! I go back every morning! Score: 10/10​

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9dwvrcHVaRCTpoBu5

Banh Cuon Tien Huong - fillings is warm, the banh cuon skin is very thin. Tasty and fresh. Will go back again Score: 9.5/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mZJAQq8LwEa3fKou9

Pho Le (Michelins) D5 - Beef Pho portion very big for 93k vnd, very tasty and fresh. Veggie give a lot. 2 pax can share. Will go back again Score: 9.5/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FbXoPdDoVuwdTr6k9

Mad Roosta Burger and Grill D1 - Wagyu Burger damn solid. Price affordable. Will go back again Score: 9.5/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vr2e7nD3DRjvDqbq8

TIAN LONG Tầng B3 TTTM Vincom Center Đồng Khởi - ChaoSan hotpot, price affordable and quality beef. They can help you cook. This shop in Vincom is newly opened since Aug 2025. Damn solid! Score: 9.5/10​

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RMwdDBN5nQVsnVfRA

Bếp Ốc Sài Gòn D1 - my usual go to for fried softshell crab in butter 7.50sgd + razor clams 5sgd . Score 9.5/10​

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PTXMUb3kR4bJj2nVA

Torisho D1 - my usual go to for cheap and good Japanese skewers Score 9.5/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/E5QCC6FSnCrEts26A

Cari An Do Musa D5 - Mutton Curry 200k vnd recommended by Ms Yummyface. Tasty, soft mutton with Banh Mi. Its a bit sweet for me. Score: 8.5/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/auqKji5wuEJ73ttw6

Pho Chao (Michelins) - Ms Yummyface recommended Photine, a creation of beef and french fries with cheese. Its not bad, the sauce is savory and the fries are of decent size. Score: 8.5/10
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BCJv62jKP5c64Q9c6


ALSO remember to buy Grab Travel Pass for Vietnam (25k vnd or 1.30sgd) you will get

4 * 25% off airport rides
8 * 25% off Grab car / Grab Bike premium
8 * 10% off Grab car

Also you will get discounts on many restaurants listed on Grab like Tianlong 20% off. For a 4D3N trip, i used up all the grab vouchers except the 25% airport rides. I estimated i saved around $30- $40.

 

[BiG_FisH]

followed @SpawnXp guidance, cleared within 5mins during arrival (200K) and 10mins for departure (300K).

still an extremely weird experience for me lol

 

[SpawnXp]

followed @SpawnXp guidance, cleared within 5mins during arrival (200K) and 10mins for departure (300K).

still an extremely weird experience for me lol

hoped you enjoyed your VN trip

 

[BiG_FisH]

hoped you enjoyed your VN trip

same same as before, very wet weather/bad traffic at D1/barbershop+casino+fruit+good food.

overall HCMC is a decent getaway destination, short flight and weak currency.

 

[SpawnXp]

I dont like the casino there.
Enjoy the short flight while it lasts.
When change airport. Will be even worst.

 

[Henabi]

From 2026, Hcmc airport will handle 80% domestic and 20% international flights

most 80% international flights will land at the new Thanh Long Airport in the nearby Dong Nai province

this new long thang airport is almost 1.5hrs away from hcmc district 1

 

[Henabi]

for those who just came back from HCMC, is the airport fast track necessary?

I'll be landing on a Thursday morning 11am at Tan Son Nhat for reference.

If you are not in a rush… then just join the normal Q.
if you are in a rush or need to catch a domestic connecting flight, then it pays to get the Fast track service

anyway, Changi recommends is also promoting Vietnam airport fast track immigration clearance service

I book through trip.com is around 20SGD

Sad thing is hcmc airport removed the fast track lane for lotusmiles and Skypriority members sigh….

in terms of mobile line in Vietnam, Viettel has the best coverage. Vinaphone has the best data plan

 

[Innocuous*]

From 2026, Hcmc airport will handle 80% domestic and 20% international flights

most 80% international flights will land at the new Thanh Long Airport in the nearby Dong Nai province

this new long thang airport is almost 1.5hrs away from hcmc district 1

The 1.5hr travel time probably neutralise the current queuing time at Tan Sin Nhat Airport.

Hopefully our SQ can bargain for the spot in Tan Son Nhat Airport.

 

[SpawnXp]

If you are not in a rush… then just join the normal Q.
if you are in a rush or need to catch a domestic connecting flight, then it pays to get the Fast track service

anyway, Changi recommends is also promoting Vietnam airport fast track immigration clearance service

I book through trip.com is around 20SGD

Sad thing is hcmc airport removed the fast track lane for lotusmiles and Skypriority members sigh….

in terms of mobile line in Vietnam, Viettel has the best coverage. Vinaphone has the best data plan

use trip or those providers is around 20SGD, but you be ushered into the normal fast track line.
put 500k, which is around 24dollars, you get the to use the ABTC/aircrew/dipolmat queue.

The 1.5hr travel time probably neutralise the current queuing time at Tan Sin Nhat Airport.

Hopefully our SQ can bargain for the spot in Tan Son Nhat Airport.

i heard TSN will still serve international flights within 1000km.
but SIN to SGN is slightly more then 1000km

 

[Henabi]

I know some unconventional methods can work and allow slightly faster processing.
But I prefer to use official methods since I travel to vn very often