Vietnam Expo HCMC 2026: Dates, Venue and Guide

Vietnam Expo HCMC 2026 takes place on 3–5 December at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City. If you are traveling from abroad to meet suppliers or exhibit, check your visitor registration and Vietnam entry requirements before departure. This guide covers the event details, visa preparation and your journey from the airport.

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If you prefer to prepare your trip yourself, read on. Start with the event details below, then check the entry documents and airport arrangements that apply to you.

• Choose Visit Registration if you’re attending. Booth Registration is for exhibitors.
• The organizer’s email, [email protected], is the place to ask about admission rules, registration deadlines and badge collection.
• Citizens of all countries and territories can apply for an e-visa, but eligibility to apply isn’t approval.
• Your planned activity at the fair decides which permission you need, so check before you apply.

When is Vietnam Expo HCMC 2026?

The 24th edition runs on 3-5 December 2026 and opens to visitors at 09:00-17:00 daily. The table gives the details you need to plan your visit.

The event also appears on the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center’s event calendar. Recheck the listing before finalizing meetings, especially if you’re arranging travel around a particular exhibition day.

Where is Vietnam Expo HCMC held?

The fair is held at SECC, short for Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, and uses Hall A and Hall B.

Show your driver this address: 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Check the floor plan and exhibitor information through the Vietnam Expo HCMC website before choosing which stands to visit.

Is Vietnam Expo in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?

Both cities host a Vietnam Expo, as separate editions. Check the edition name as well as the year when reading an event listing. The table below separates the HCMC event covered here from the earlier Hanoi schedule.

A Hanoi listing won’t give you the right registration or travel details for this visit. Keep the HCMC edition selected when checking event information.

Who should attend, and what will you see?

The fair suits buyers, importers and sourcing visitors who want to meet Vietnamese and regional suppliers face to face. You can discuss products, compare potential suppliers and build contacts for later negotiations.

Exhibits cover food and eco-living, household electronics, home and garden decor, DIY equipment and tools, and elevators and components. Check the exhibitor list for your product category before committing to the trip.

Prepare a short buying brief with the products you need, your questions and any specifications you want to discuss. Contacting relevant suppliers beforehand can help you organize your time at the fair.

How do international visitors register?

Use the official Visit Registration form for the HCMC event. Booth Registration is a separate route for exhibitors.

The visitor form requests information including your name, mobile number, email and company name. Have your country, job title and product interests ready, and read the privacy and consent information before submitting.

Save any confirmation or visitor code you receive. If nothing arrives, check your spam folder and email [email protected] with the name and email used to register. Ask the organizer about admission conditions, registration deadlines and badge collection before you travel; do not assume that on-site registration or an invitation letter will be available.

When should you apply before the fair?

Apply well before your flight rather than treating the stated processing period as your latest application date. The National Public Service Portal lists 3 working days from receipt of complete application information and the fee for the eVisa procedure. Corrections, additional requests and non-working days can affect your travel preparations.

Before submitting, check your passport details, intended travel dates, entry type and entry point. After approval, check the issued eVisa again and keep a copy available for travel. A payment receipt or pending application is not an approved visa.

Flying soon with a visa still pending? Send our team your nationality, application status and flight details. We will check the urgent visa assistance available for your case; options depend on your documents and the time remaining.

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Which visa do you need to attend?

Your visa requirement depends on your nationality, existing entry permission and planned activities. Visiting stands, exhibiting, selling products and providing services are different cases, so check what permission covers your trip.

The Vietnamese Government’s explanation of Resolution 127/NQ-CP confirms that citizens of all countries and territories can apply for an e-visa, including the USA, Australia, Canada and India. Eligibility to apply doesn’t mean an application will be approved.

Under Vietnam’s immigration law, as amended by Law 23/2023/QH15, an e-visa can be valid for up to 90 days and issued for single or multiple entry. Single entry means one entry during the approved validity period. Multiple entry permits repeated entries within that period.

The government fee schedule under Circular 28/2026/TT-BTCYour visa requirement depends on your nationality, passport, existing entry permission and planned activities. Start by checking whether a valid visa, residence document or applicable visa exemption covers your journey.

Explain what you will actually do at the fair. Visiting supplier stands, staffing an exhibition booth, selling products and providing services can raise different permission requirements. Registration for the exhibition does not establish which immigration or work permission covers those activities.

👉 Not sure which case applies? Message our team on WhatsApp with your nationality, travel dates and role at the fair. We can check your circumstances before recommending a visa service.

Our team has assisted clients from 210 countries and can check application details before submission. Apply early so there’s room to respond if the authority requests corrections or more information.

✈️ Flying soon? Message us your flight date and application status on WhatsApp or email [email protected], and we’ll explain the urgent visa options available for your case.

How do you get from Tan Son Nhat Airport to SECC?

Take a taxi or arranged transfer and give the driver the exhibition address above. Confirm the destination when booking, especially if your hotel and the fair require separate journeys.

Our airport taxi guide explains taxi options, and our airport-to-city-center guide helps with onward travel into central Ho Chi Minh City. For the exhibition journey, confirm your route and allow for traffic.

Arrival assistance covers the airport steps included in your booking. Arrange transport to the venue separately.

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What should foreign business visitors prepare?

Prepare your travel documents and event arrangements before departure. This checklist keeps the main tasks together:

1. Reconfirm the event schedule before booking supplier meetings.
2. Complete visitor registration and save any response you receive.
3. Check the current passport validity requirement on the official immigration portal.
4. Confirm your entry permission and keep the documents you’ll need for travel.
5. Book accommodation and arrange your airport journey.
6. Save registration details, supplier contacts and booking confirmations where you can access them offline.

Our Ho Chi Minh City visa help page covers support for travelers visiting or staying in the city. Vietnam-visa.com has served 300,000+ clients.

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Would airport arrival assistance help your trip

Arrival assistance may suit you if you want staff guidance through the airport steps included in your booking. Compare our Arrival Fast Track options and check the meeting instructions, immigration support and any luggage assistance before choosing a package.

Fast Track and an airport transfer are separate services unless your booking explicitly includes both. Fast Track does not replace a required visa, guarantee admission or guarantee when your baggage will arrive.

Want to arrange both? Tell our team your flight number, arrival date, group size and first destination so we can check the service options and quote the relevant journey.

Plan your Vietnam Expo trip with our team

Once you know your dates and role at the fair, we can help you check the visa support and airport services available for your journey. Send your nationality, travel dates, planned activities and flight details so we can explain the relevant options and fees before you decide.

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You can also email [email protected]. Exhibition registration and admission remain the organizer’s responsibility; visa decisions remain with the competent Vietnamese authorities.