I. Regulations on complimentary sightseeing admission for Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

1. Beneficiaries of complimentary admission to Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

  • Children of Vietnamese nationality and foreign nationality under 1.2 meters in height.
  • Persons with extremely severe disabilities and persons with severe disabilities as stipulated in Article 11 of the Government’s Decree No. 28/2012/ND-CP dated April 10, 2012, detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Persons with Disabilities.

2. Required documentation and verification for complimentary admission

  • For children of Vietnamese and foreign nationalities under 1.2 meters in height (or children under 07 years of age): Original birth certificate, certified copy of the birth certificate, passport, or height measurement verification.
  • For persons with extremely severe or severe disabilities: Disability certificate (or certified copy of the disability certificate) alongside an identity card, citizen identity card, or other valid personal identification bearing a photograph. If the disability certificate includes a photograph and a overlapping seal (stamp across the photo), a separate identity card, citizen identity card, or other identification is not required.

II. Regulations on 50% reduction in sightseeing admission fees for Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

1. Beneficiaries of the 50% admission fee reduction for Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

  • Vietnamese elderly citizens aged 60 and above, in accordance with the Government’s Decree No. 06/2011/NĐ-CP dated January 14, 2011, detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on the Elderly.

2. Required documentation and verification for the 50% fee reduction

  • Identity card, Citizen Identity Card (CCCD), or other valid photo identification proving the individual is an elderly citizen aged 60 or above (such as a driver’s license, passport, Party member card, or Elderly Association member card).
  • Vietnamese citizens utilizing a level 2 electronic identification account generated by the electronic identification and authentication system stipulated in Clause 5, Article 13 of Government Decree No. 64/2013/NĐ-CP dated June 19, 2013, regarding the provision and use of citizen-related information. Government Decree No. 59/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 5, 2022, concerning electronic identification and authentication serves as the regulatory legal document governing the provision, utilization, and management of information pertaining to citizens and organizations in online activities.

III. Regulations on 20% reduction in sightseeing admission fees for Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

1. Beneficiaries of the 20% admission fee reduction for Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay:

  • Children of Vietnamese and foreign nationalities from 7 years old to under 16 years old.

2. Required documentation and verification for the 20% fee reduction

2.1 For Vietnamese children aged 7 to under 16:

a) When traveling with family or independently: Must present one of the following valid and active supporting documents:

  • Original birth certificate, certified copy of the birth certificate, notarized birth certificate, or extracted copy of the birth certificate accompanied by 01 other valid photo identification clearly stating the date of birth for verification purposes.
  • Student ID card (bearing a photo, with an overlapping stamp across the photograph if applicable), clearly indicating the academic year or course.
  • Citizen card or identity card.
  • Passport.

b) When traveling in a group or tour delegation without the documents specified in section (a) above, the following documents must be fully presented:

  • An official request letter from the school or educational and training institution of the touring group.
  • A roster clearly stating the full name and date of birth of each individual in the delegation.

The aforementioned document and roster must bear the endorsement of the local Department of Education and Training or the direct management authority/organization of that school or educational institution.

2.2 For foreign children aged 7 to under 16: Passport.

IV. Procedure for obtaining sightseeing fee reductions for Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay

  • Eligible individuals for fee reductions must present their verification documents and fee reduction requests to the ticketing staff at the ticket counters.
  • Ticketing personnel will review the documents, verify the eligibility for the fee reduction, and issue tickets at the corresponding discounted rate for each respective category.
  • Beneficiaries of the fee reduction must retain their tickets and supporting documents for inspection whenever necessary.

The above is all the essential information regarding exemptions and reductions for Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay sightseeing admission fees. We hope this article provides valuable insights for your journey. Should you wish to charter a private cruise to Halong Bay, please kindly contact us for further details.