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= Vietnam Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) - RFID<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) - RFID mandatory<br>
'''Operators:''' VETC & Vietnam Digital Traffic (VDTC)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 2,021 km operational (3,000 km by 2025, 5,000 km by 2030)<br>
'''Currency:''' Vietnamese Dong (VND)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Vietnamese Dong (VND)<br>
'''Coverage:''' 2,021 km operational, 3,000 km by 2025<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)<br>
'''Technology:''' Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> VETC (since 2015), ePass/VDTC (Viettel subsidiary)
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need Electronic Tags for Vietnam? 2025 Update</h2>
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== Do I Need Electronic Tags for Vietnam? 2025 Update ==
 
  
Yes, since August 1, 2022, '''fully automatic electronic toll collection (ETC)''' is mandatory on all Vietnamese expressways. All vehicles must use e-tags or face significant delays at toll stations.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, since August 1, 2022, <strong style="font-weight: bold;">fully automatic electronic toll collection (ETC) is mandatory</strong> on all Vietnamese expressways. All vehicles must use e-tags or face significant delays at toll stations.</p>
  
'''ETC Required For:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">ETC Required For:</strong> All vehicles using expressways and toll roads, both private and commercial vehicles, motorcycles and cars (different tag types available).</p>
* All vehicles using expressways and toll roads
 
* Both private and commercial vehicles
 
* Motorcycles and cars (different tag types available)
 
  
'''Two Official Providers:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Two Official Providers:</strong> VETC (Vietnam Electronic Toll Collection since 2015) and ePass/VDTC (Vietnam Digital Traffic Company, Viettel subsidiary).</p>
* '''VETC''' - Vietnam Electronic Toll Collection (since 2015)
 
* '''ePass (VDTC)''' - Vietnam Digital Traffic Company (Viettel subsidiary)
 
  
'''Important:''' You can only use ONE provider's tag. Using both providers simultaneously causes system errors.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Critical:</strong> You can only use ONE provider's tag. Using both providers simultaneously causes system errors.</p>
  
== Vietnam Toll System: Current Status ==
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Vietnam Toll System: Current Network Status</h2>
  
Vietnam's expressway network is rapidly expanding with aggressive infrastructure development.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Vietnam's expressway network is rapidly expanding with aggressive infrastructure development targeting 5,000 km by 2030.</p>
  
=== Current Network Status (2025) ===
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<th>Metric</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Metric</th>
<th>2024 Status</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">2024 Status</th>
<th>2025 Target</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">2025 Target</th>
<th>2030 Goal</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">2030 Goal</th>
 
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<td>Operational Length</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Operational Length</td>
<td>2,021 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2,021 km</td>
<td>3,000 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3,000 km</td>
<td>5,000 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">5,000 km</td>
 
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<td>Under Construction</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Under Construction</td>
<td>1,542 km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">1,542 km</td>
<td>TBD</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Additional routes</td>
<td>TBD</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Network completion</td>
 
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<td>Total Planned Routes</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Total Planned Routes</td>
<td>41 expressways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">41 expressways</td>
<td>43 expressways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">43 expressways</td>
<td>43+ expressways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">43+ expressways</td>
 
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<td>ETC Coverage</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">ETC Coverage</td>
<td>100% mandatory</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">100% mandatory</td>
<td>100% mandatory</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">100% mandatory</td>
<td>100% mandatory</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">100% mandatory</td>
 
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=== Major Expressway Routes ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Major Expressway Routes</h3>
  
* '''North-South Expressway East''' - Main spine route
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* '''Hanoi-Haiphong Expressway''' - Capital to major port
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">North-South Expressway East</strong> - Main spine route connecting major cities</li>
* '''Hanoi-Lao Cai Expressway''' - Connection to China border
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Hanoi-Haiphong Expressway</strong> - Capital to major port connection</li>
* '''Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay''' - Southern commercial corridor
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Hanoi-Lao Cai Expressway</strong> - Connection to China border</li>
* '''Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway''' - Hanoi bypass (opened 1998)
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay</strong> - Southern commercial corridor</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway</strong> - Hanoi bypass (operational since 1998)</li>
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== How to Get Vietnam E-Tags ==
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=== VETC Electronic Tags ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Vietnam uses two ETC providers for electronic toll collection. You must choose one provider and cannot use both simultaneously.</p>
  
'''Registration Process:'''
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* Available since 2015, established provider
 
* Registration at VETC service centers
 
* Over 2 million vehicles equipped with free e-tags
 
* Attached to windscreen or vehicle lights
 
  
'''Coverage:''' All toll roads nationwide with RFID technology
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Registration Process:</strong></p>
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<li>Available since 2015, established provider serving over 3.8 million vehicles</li>
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<li>Registration at VETC service centers nationwide</li>
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<li>Free e-tag issuance for first-time customers</li>
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<li>126 toll plazas and 700 toll lanes coverage</li>
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<li>Replacement fee: 120,000 VND per tag from second time onwards</li>
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=== ePass (VDTC) Electronic Tags ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">ePass (VDTC) Electronic Tags</h3>
  
'''Registration Options:'''
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* '''Online:''' ePass app or website with home installation service
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* '''Service centers:''' Direct application at VDTC offices
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<li>Online registration via ePass app or website with home installation service</li>
* '''Installation:''' Staff visit your location within 2-4 days
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<li>Service centers at VDTC offices for direct application</li>
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<li>Staff visit your location within 2-4 days for installation</li>
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<li>First-time registration: Free tag issuance</li>
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<li>Replacement tags: 120,000 VND per replacement</li>
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'''Fees:'''
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* '''First-time registration:''' Free tag issuance
 
* '''Replacement tags:''' 120,000 VND per replacement
 
* '''Attachment:''' Car windscreen or vehicle lights
 
  
=== Required Documents ===
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<li>Vehicle registration certificate (original or notarized copy)</li>
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<li>ID card/passport (original or notarized copy)</li>
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<li>Representative authorization (if applicable)</li>
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* '''Vehicle registration certificate''' (original or notarized copy)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Important:</strong> Expired ID cards (over 15 years old) cannot be used for ePass registration.</p>
* '''ID card/passport''' (original or notarized copy)
 
* '''Representative authorization''' (if applicable)
 
  
'''Important Note:''' Expired ID cards (over 15 years old) cannot be used for ePass registration.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Vietnam toll roads, use TollGuru Vietnam toll calculator</p>
  
== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* '''Mandatory ETC:''' Full automation implemented since August 2022
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* '''Network expansion:''' Two new routes added - Quang Ngai-Kon Tum and Ca Mau-Dat Mui expressways
 
* '''Technology updates:''' Enhanced RFID systems for better vehicle recognition
 
* '''Fraud prevention:''' Improved monitoring systems following revenue falsification investigations
 
* '''Government oversight:''' Stricter supervision of toll collection and revenue reporting
 
  
== Toll Collection & Pricing ==
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<li>Two new routes added: Quang Ngai-Kon Tum Expressway and Ca Mau-Dat Mui Expressway</li>
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<li>Total expressways increased to 43 with over 9,200 km planned by 2050</li>
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<li>13 new expressways targeted by 2025, 52 new toll roads by 2030</li>
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=== Pricing Structure ===
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* '''Distance-based tolling:''' Rates vary by route length and vehicle type
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* '''Vehicle classification:''' Different rates for motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses
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<li>Enhanced RFID systems for better vehicle recognition</li>
* '''Operator reporting:''' All toll revenue reported to Ministry of Transport
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<li>Da Nang International Airport deployed ETC system July 2025</li>
* '''BOT contracts:''' 25 BOT toll stations nationwide with ETC systems
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<li>Mixed payment options including QR codes and contactless cards</li>
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=== Payment Process ===
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* '''Automatic deduction:''' RFID tags automatically charged when passing toll gantries
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* '''High-speed transit:''' No stopping required, maintain highway speeds
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<li>Improved monitoring systems following revenue falsification investigations</li>
* '''Account management:''' Top-up accounts through apps or service centers
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<li>Stricter supervision of toll collection and revenue reporting</li>
* '''Real-time processing:''' Instant vehicle identification and charging
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<li>IFC considering $20 million investment in VETC expansion</li>
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== Planning Your Vietnam Journey ==
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=== Travel Considerations ===
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* '''Mandatory preparation:''' Obtain e-tag before using any expressway
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* '''Provider selection:''' Choose between VETC or ePass (cannot use both)
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<li>Obtain e-tag before using any expressway (mandatory since August 2022)</li>
* '''Route planning:''' Use expressways for faster inter-city travel
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<li>Choose between VETC or ePass (cannot use both simultaneously)</li>
* '''Alternative routes:''' National highways available as toll-free alternatives
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<li>Ensure sufficient account balance for toll payments</li>
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<li>Use expressways for significantly faster inter-city travel</li>
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=== Network Benefits ===
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* '''Time savings:''' Significant reduction in travel time vs. national highways
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* '''Traffic relief:''' Reduced congestion on overloaded National Route 1
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<li>Significant time savings vs. congested National Route 1</li>
* '''Economic corridors:''' Enhanced connectivity for trade and tourism
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<li>Enhanced connectivity for trade and tourism</li>
* '''Regional integration:''' Better links to neighboring countries
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<li>Improved links to China, Laos, and Cambodia borders</li>
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<li>Reduced traffic congestion in major cities</li>
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== Vietnam vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Alternative Routes:</strong></p>
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<li>National highways remain toll-free but are often congested</li>
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<li>National Route 1 serves as main toll-free alternative</li>
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<li>Consider time vs. cost trade-offs for journey planning</li>
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<th>System Type</th>
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<th>Technology</th>
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<th>Coverage</th>
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<th>Notes</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Technology</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Coverage</th>
 
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<td>Vietnam</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vietnam</td>
<td>Electronic tags (ETC)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic tags (ETC)</td>
<td>RFID mandatory</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">RFID mandatory</td>
<td>2,021 km (expanding rapidly)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2,021 km (expanding rapidly)</td>
<td>100% electronic since 2022</td>
 
 
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<td>China</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[china-toll|China]]</td>
<td>ETC + manual lanes</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">ETC + manual lanes</td>
<td>RFID/transponders</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">RFID/transponders</td>
<td>170,000+ km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">170,000+ km</td>
<td>Massive network, holiday toll freezes</td>
 
 
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<td>Laos</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[laos-toll|Laos]]</td>
<td>Limited toll roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Limited toll roads</td>
<td>Manual collection</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Manual collection</td>
<td>Minimal network</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Minimal network</td>
<td>Developing infrastructure</td>
 
 
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<td>Cambodia</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[thailand-toll|Thailand]]</td>
<td>Limited toll roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic + manual</td>
<td>Manual collection</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">RFID tags available</td>
<td>Minimal network</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Selected highways</td>
<td>Basic toll infrastructure</td>
 
 
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<td>Thailand</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[malaysia-toll|Malaysia]]</td>
<td>Electronic + manual</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic + manual</td>
<td>RFID tags available</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">SmartTAG, RFID</td>
<td>Selected highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major highways</td>
<td>Mixed payment methods</td>
 
 
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can I use both VETC and ePass tags on the same vehicle? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I use both VETC and ePass tags on the same vehicle?</h3>
No, using tags from both providers simultaneously causes system errors. Choose one provider and use only their tag.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, using tags from both providers simultaneously causes system errors. Choose one provider and use only their tag.</p>
  
=== What happens if I don't have an e-tag on expressways? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't have an e-tag on expressways?</h3>
Since August 2022, all expressways require ETC. Without an e-tag, you may face significant delays or be unable to use the expressway.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Since August 2022, all expressways require ETC. Without an e-tag, you may face significant delays or be unable to use the expressway.</p>
  
=== How do I top up my e-tag account? ===
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Use the respective provider's mobile app, visit service centers, or use online banking options available through both VETC and ePass platforms.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Use the respective provider's mobile app, visit service centers, or use online banking options available through both VETC and ePass platforms.</p>
  
=== Are tolls charged on all Vietnamese highways? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are tolls charged on all Vietnamese highways?</h3>
No, only expressways and designated toll roads charge fees. National highways (like Route 1) remain free but are often congested.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, only expressways and designated toll roads charge fees. National highways (like Route 1) remain free but are often congested.</p>
  
=== Can foreign visitors get e-tags? ===
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Yes, foreign visitors can register for e-tags using passport identification and vehicle registration documents.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, foreign visitors can register for e-tags using passport identification and vehicle registration documents.</p>
  
=== How much do Vietnam tolls typically cost? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What if my e-tag is damaged or stolen?</h3>
Costs vary by distance and vehicle type. The system uses distance-based pricing similar to other countries in the region.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Contact your provider (VETC or ePass) for replacement. Both providers charge 120,000 VND for replacement tags after the initial free issuance.</p>
  
=== What if my e-tag is damaged or stolen? ===
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Contact your provider (VETC or ePass) for replacement. ePass charges 120,000 VND for replacement tags after the initial free issuance.
 
  
== Infrastructure Development ==
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<li>2025 Target: 3,000 km of expressways operational</li>
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<li>2030 Goal: 5,000 km network completion</li>
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<li>Current Focus: North-South Expressway system development</li>
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<li>International connectivity: Enhanced links to China, Laos, Cambodia borders</li>
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=== Expansion Timeline ===
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* '''2025 Target:''' 3,000 km of expressways operational
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* '''2030 Goal:''' 5,000 km network completion
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<li>RFID standardization across all providers</li>
* '''Current Focus:''' North-South Expressway system development
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<li>Real-time monitoring and supervision of toll revenue</li>
* '''International connectivity:''' Enhanced links to China, Laos, Cambodia borders
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<li>Integration with broader transport digitalization</li>
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<li>Enhanced fraud detection and prevention systems</li>
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=== Technology Integration ===
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* '''RFID standardization:''' Consistent technology across all providers
 
* '''Digital transformation:''' Advanced traffic management and toll collection
 
* '''Real-time monitoring:''' Enhanced supervision of toll revenue and traffic flow
 
* '''Smart infrastructure:''' Integration with broader transport digitalization
 
  
=== Economic Impact ===
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* '''Private investment:''' BOT contracts accelerating development
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* '''Government funding:''' State investment in key strategic routes
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<li>[[china-toll|China Toll]] - Neighboring country with massive ETC network</li>
* '''Regional development:''' Improved connectivity boosting economic growth
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<li>[[thailand-toll|Thailand Toll]] - Regional ASEAN toll system</li>
* '''International trade:''' Enhanced logistics corridors for export/import
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<li>[[malaysia-toll|Malaysia Toll]] - Regional SmartTAG system</li>
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<li>[[laos-toll|Laos Toll]] - Limited toll infrastructure</li>
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<li>[[bangladesh-toll|Bangladesh Toll]] - Regional connectivity information</li>
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== Useful Links & Resources ==
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<li>VETC Customer Service: Available at 126 toll plazas and service centers nationwide</li>
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<li>ePass Support: Mobile app and website customer service</li>
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<li>[http://vetc.com.vn VETC Official Website]</li>
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<li>[https://epass.viettel.vn ePass Official Platform]</li>
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* [http://vetc.com.vn VETC Official Website]
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* [https://epass.viettel.vn ePass (VDTC) Official Platform]
 
* '''VETC Customer Service:''' Available at registration stations and roadside service points
 
* '''ePass Support:''' Mobile app and website customer service
 
  
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Vietnam Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) - RFID mandatory
Coverage: 2,021 km operational (3,000 km by 2025, 5,000 km by 2030)
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Technology: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Operators: VETC (since 2015), ePass/VDTC (Viettel subsidiary)

Do I Need Electronic Tags for Vietnam? 2025 Update

Yes, since August 1, 2022, fully automatic electronic toll collection (ETC) is mandatory on all Vietnamese expressways. All vehicles must use e-tags or face significant delays at toll stations.

ETC Required For: All vehicles using expressways and toll roads, both private and commercial vehicles, motorcycles and cars (different tag types available).

Two Official Providers: VETC (Vietnam Electronic Toll Collection since 2015) and ePass/VDTC (Vietnam Digital Traffic Company, Viettel subsidiary).

Critical: You can only use ONE provider's tag. Using both providers simultaneously causes system errors.

Vietnam Toll System: Current Network Status

Vietnam's expressway network is rapidly expanding with aggressive infrastructure development targeting 5,000 km by 2030.

Current Network Status (2025)

Metric 2024 Status 2025 Target 2030 Goal
Operational Length 2,021 km 3,000 km 5,000 km
Under Construction 1,542 km Additional routes Network completion
Total Planned Routes 41 expressways 43 expressways 43+ expressways
ETC Coverage 100% mandatory 100% mandatory 100% mandatory

Major Expressway Routes

  • North-South Expressway East - Main spine route connecting major cities
  • Hanoi-Haiphong Expressway - Capital to major port connection
  • Hanoi-Lao Cai Expressway - Connection to China border
  • Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay - Southern commercial corridor
  • Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway - Hanoi bypass (operational since 1998)

How to Pay Vietnam Tolls

Vietnam uses two ETC providers for electronic toll collection. You must choose one provider and cannot use both simultaneously.

VETC Electronic Tags

Registration Process:

  • Available since 2015, established provider serving over 3.8 million vehicles
  • Registration at VETC service centers nationwide
  • Free e-tag issuance for first-time customers
  • 126 toll plazas and 700 toll lanes coverage
  • Replacement fee: 120,000 VND per tag from second time onwards

ePass (VDTC) Electronic Tags

Registration Options:

  • Online registration via ePass app or website with home installation service
  • Service centers at VDTC offices for direct application
  • Staff visit your location within 2-4 days for installation
  • First-time registration: Free tag issuance
  • Replacement tags: 120,000 VND per replacement

Required Documents

  • Vehicle registration certificate (original or notarized copy)
  • ID card/passport (original or notarized copy)
  • Representative authorization (if applicable)

Important: Expired ID cards (over 15 years old) cannot be used for ePass registration.

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Vietnam toll roads, use TollGuru Vietnam toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Network Expansion:

  • Two new routes added: Quang Ngai-Kon Tum Expressway and Ca Mau-Dat Mui Expressway
  • Total expressways increased to 43 with over 9,200 km planned by 2050
  • 13 new expressways targeted by 2025, 52 new toll roads by 2030

Technology Updates:

  • Enhanced RFID systems for better vehicle recognition
  • Da Nang International Airport deployed ETC system July 2025
  • Mixed payment options including QR codes and contactless cards

Regulatory Changes:

  • Improved monitoring systems following revenue falsification investigations
  • Stricter supervision of toll collection and revenue reporting
  • IFC considering $20 million investment in VETC expansion

Planning Your Journey

Travel Preparation:

  • Obtain e-tag before using any expressway (mandatory since August 2022)
  • Choose between VETC or ePass (cannot use both simultaneously)
  • Ensure sufficient account balance for toll payments
  • Use expressways for significantly faster inter-city travel

Network Benefits:

  • Significant time savings vs. congested National Route 1
  • Enhanced connectivity for trade and tourism
  • Improved links to China, Laos, and Cambodia borders
  • Reduced traffic congestion in major cities

Alternative Routes:

  • National highways remain toll-free but are often congested
  • National Route 1 serves as main toll-free alternative
  • Consider time vs. cost trade-offs for journey planning

Vietnam vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Technology Coverage
Vietnam Electronic tags (ETC) RFID mandatory 2,021 km (expanding rapidly)
China ETC + manual lanes RFID/transponders 170,000+ km
Laos Limited toll roads Manual collection Minimal network
Thailand Electronic + manual RFID tags available Selected highways
Malaysia Electronic + manual SmartTAG, RFID Major highways

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use both VETC and ePass tags on the same vehicle?

No, using tags from both providers simultaneously causes system errors. Choose one provider and use only their tag.

What happens if I don't have an e-tag on expressways?

Since August 2022, all expressways require ETC. Without an e-tag, you may face significant delays or be unable to use the expressway.

How do I top up my e-tag account?

Use the respective provider's mobile app, visit service centers, or use online banking options available through both VETC and ePass platforms.

Are tolls charged on all Vietnamese highways?

No, only expressways and designated toll roads charge fees. National highways (like Route 1) remain free but are often congested.

Can foreign visitors get e-tags?

Yes, foreign visitors can register for e-tags using passport identification and vehicle registration documents.

What if my e-tag is damaged or stolen?

Contact your provider (VETC or ePass) for replacement. Both providers charge 120,000 VND for replacement tags after the initial free issuance.

Infrastructure Development

Expansion Timeline:

  • 2025 Target: 3,000 km of expressways operational
  • 2030 Goal: 5,000 km network completion
  • Current Focus: North-South Expressway system development
  • International connectivity: Enhanced links to China, Laos, Cambodia borders

Technology Integration:

  • RFID standardization across all providers
  • Real-time monitoring and supervision of toll revenue
  • Integration with broader transport digitalization
  • Enhanced fraud detection and prevention systems

Useful Links & Resources

Regional Toll Information:

Service Provider Contacts:

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