Long white beaches lined with palm trees and thick tropical jungle? The fast-developing island in southern Vietnam will offer you that and much more.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to spend a relaxing seaside holiday or a laid-back island to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine and interesting excursions, you won't be disappointed with Phu Quoc.
New hotel complexes and resorts are springing up fast on the island, so there really is something for everyone. From backpackers on a Southeast Asia trip to European holidaymakers who have come for a week's relaxation by the sea.
| Population | Country | Area | Name Vietnamese / English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 000 | Vietnam |
574 km2 |
Phú Quốc/Phu Quoc |
Visa to Phu Quoc
Most nationalities need a visa when entering Vietnam. However, Phu Quoc Island has an exemption from the visa requirement. If you are interested in visas in general, read the chapter Visas for Vietnam.
The conditions for obtaining a visa exemption are as follows:
- Entry to Phu Quoc via the international airport
- Departure from Phu Quoc Island via the international airport
- stay for tourist purposes for up to 30 days
- passport valid for 6 months after leaving the country
If you are on Phu Quoc Island under this exemption, you must not move to the mainland during your stay.
You can use a connecting flight to Phu Quoc from mainland Vietnam, but you must have purchased the entire connection in one booking (guaranteed transfer).
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