Ha Long Bay: From December 10, when buying tickets, you must provide personal information

From December 10, visitors buying tickets to visit Ha Long Bay must provide personal information for identification and authentication, according to the announcement of the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board. The regulation aims to serve state management, ensure safety for visitors and complete the database for the electronic ticket sales system.

From December 10, to buy tickets to visit Ha Long Bay, you must provide ID card or passport.

Things to prepare when buying tickets from December 10

Vietnamese customers: provide citizen identification number (CCCD). In case you are not old enough to get an ID card, provide personal identification code.
International guests: provide passport number and nationality.

Children or people not eligible for documents

For children or people who are not eligible for documents, it is necessary to provide information of the guardian or sponsor, including: full name, ID card or passport number and contact phone number for verification.

Where to provide information

Information is provided to ticket sellers and control staff of the Ha Long - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board at Ha Long International Passenger Port and Tuan Chau International Passenger Port.

Data security and usage purposes

The Management Board of the World Heritage Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu affirmed that all data will only be used for the purpose of managing tourism activities in Ha Long Bay according to current regulations, ensuring data security and privacy of tourists. Relevant agencies, units, businesses, organizations and individuals are requested to coordinate information and provide timely guidance so that the ticket purchase process takes place smoothly, accurately and in accordance with procedures.

What has changed compared to before?

Previously, tourists mainly provided their full name, age, gender and nationality when visiting Ha Long Bay. The new regulation requires additional identification information to tighten management and control of visitors' journeys on the bay.

Quick tips for travelers

Prepare your CCCD number or identification code (Vietnamese guests), passport number and nationality (international guests) to provide when purchasing tickets.
If traveling with children or people who are not eligible for documents, prepare guardian or sponsor information including full name, ID card or passport number and phone number.
Follow the instructions of ticket sellers and control staff at Ha Long International Passenger Port and Tuan Chau International Passenger Port for quick procedures.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/vinh-ha-long-tu-1012-mua-ve-phai-cung-cap-thong-tin-ca-nhan-10314477.html