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Terrie Boley says:

May 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM

We are sailing a new boat out of China and headed for Singapore. We’re considering stopping in Kota Kinabalu, Subic Bay, or Vietnam.
Any recommendations?

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luckysailor99 says:

December 6, 2019 at 6:13 AM

Hi, I am Reinhard. We (my wife and myself) sail our Ovni 435, named “Exit Strategy” under Flag of Austria and would like to visit Vietnam in March/April 2020, furthermore we would like to pick up 2 friends in Vietnam and sail later to Malaysian Islands. What authority issues we have to prepare?

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sue-richards says:

February 3, 2020 at 3:57 PM

Hi Reinhard,
Sadly Vietnam still seems very much “off limits” to foreign yachts. The latest information we have on formalities is in the Vietnam formalities section – https://www.noonsite.com/place/vietnam/formalities/. It appears using a clearance agent can ease the process, however, we don’t have any contacts in that area. Even the new South China Sea pilot says “make absolutely certain that all your paperwork is in places. Yachts without the correct paperwork have been impounded and crew have spent several days in prison.” It however does not indicate exactly what paperwork is required.
Quite possibly the simplest option is to leave the boat in Malaysia and travel overland to Vietnam.
I will however put some feelers out and see if we can get some more up to date information for you.
mjaumock says:

August 14, 2020 at 1:28 AM

I’m in Vietnam. If I can help (and I’m quite sure I can) please let me know.
francescorrigan says:

October 26, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Hi Michael. I am buying a Seawind1260 and the plan was to pick it up from Vietnam but that will be delayed now. I have some questions about purchasing items from a chandlery in Vietnam but can’t really see too much information on line. Would you be able to give me some advice?
Frances
eddiesmit says:

February 14, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Ruurd van Putten is a Dutch guy providing several yachting services. Contact him at info@sailing.vn

mjaumock says:

September 23, 2019 at 11:33 PM

It’s spectacular cruising grounds, to be sure. We are working daily to open things up and simplify the process.
It’s a grind, but we are making slow and steady progress.
Ana Marina plans to open in Q-4 2019, and hopefully that will create a little momentum in the ministry offices.
If I can be of any help, feel free to get in touch
Michael Aumock
GM@AnaMarina.com

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josef-fuchs says:

September 24, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Hi this is Josef..I have a 43 Gulfstar presently in Philippines verry interested to sail Vietnam
Taking my Philipiena along ..how would I proceed??
mjaumock says:

September 26, 2019 at 12:22 AM

Gm@anamarina.com

Realistically you are looking at Q2 2020 for relatively easy access, unless you want to flag it as Vietnamese
johgiri1 says:

October 14, 2019 at 6:17 AM

Hi Michael, it appears that the email address is not working. Is there another email address?
Thank You.
Johnathan G.A.Bravo

rivierawillie says:

May 14, 2019 at 2:23 PM

Am keen to cruise Vietnam but it still seems a bit of a struggle.

Any advice appreciated.

Apart from the new “Ana Marina” in Nha Trang – are there any other marinas in Vietnam?

Are there any other marinas planned or mooted??

Is it still a nightmare to cruise in Vietnam?

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Vietnam - Update History

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June 2025: Clearance updates from Ana Marina in Nha Trang.
September 2023: Formalities updated (Health, Local Customs & Pets) from official sites.
July 2023: Formalities updated.
June 2023: Added Grab App info to Yachting Essentials, Transport and Links.
May 2023: Money section updated.
March 2022: Country re-opened - Biosecurity and Immigration updated.
October 2021: Border situation updated in biosecurity.
July 2018: Formalities, publications and links updated.
October 2016: Publications updated.
July 2016: All formalities and health sections updated.
October 2015: Visa fees updated.
August 2015: Immigration details updated with changes to visa-free travel.
July 2015: Publications checked/updated.
April 2014: Formalities checked.

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