These information pages can help you get started in learning about some of the laws and registration requirements that may apply to your trips or experiences on Airbnb. These pages include summaries of some of the rules that may apply to different sorts of activities, and contain links to government resources that you may find helpful.

Please understand that these information pages are not comprehensive, and are not legal advice. If you are unsure about how local laws or this information may apply to you or your experience, we encourage you to check with your city or an attorney.

Please note that we don’t update this information in real time, so you should confirm that the law has not changed recently.*

When am I likely to be considered to be conducting a tourism business in Vietnam?

You are likely to be considered to be conducting a tourism business in Vietnam under the Law on Tourism if you run a:

• travel business;
• tourist accommodation business;
• tourist transportation business;
• business in development of tourist resorts or tourist spots; or
• business in other tourist services.

“Travel business” is broadly defined and means the formulation, sale and organisation of a part or whole of a tour programme for tourists. A “tour programme” in turn comprises an itinerary and services at a tour price which has been fixed in advance for a tourist’s trip from its beginning to the end.

Tourists means people who travel for tourism, and can include both Vietnamese and foreigner visitors.

Here are some examples of when you are likely to be considered to be conducting a tourism business:

• I take a guest to visit museums (e.g., War Remnants Museum), key historical places of interest (e.g., Independence Palace) or certain city attractions (e.g. Ben Thanh Market and other markets).
• I take a guest to an amusement park (e.g., Dam Sen Water Park) or the Saigon Zoo, and I receive payment in addition to the expenses for ticket costs.
• I take a guest for an outdoor activity at a key place of interest, such as a guided sightseeing hike at a national park.

Here are some examples of when you are not likely to be considered to be conducting a tourism business:

• I invite paying guests to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese meal prepared in my home.
• I hold a cooking class on traditional Vietnamese cuisine for guests in my home or in a licensed restaurant.
• I hold a yoga class for guests in my home or private studio.