Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Vinh (CDG–VII) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

French citizens enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days (policy extended through 2026). Single entry only. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry. No advance application or fee needed. If you need more than 45 days, apply for an eVisa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. The single-entry eVisa costs USD 25, allows 90 days, and processes in 3 business days.

For the visa-free entry, you must wait 30 days after leaving Vietnam before re-entering visa-free. The eVisa has no such gap requirement. Print the eVisa approval letter if applying online. Your passport needs at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages.

Vietnam Airlines and Air France fly Paris CDG to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City direct. Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND). ATMs dispense VND and are everywhere in cities. Many ATMs charge VND 22,000 to 55,000 per withdrawal. No vaccinations are mandatory for direct arrival from France, but hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended. Grab (ride-hailing app) is the standard way to get around Vietnamese cities.

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).