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2026 Vietnam VTG & VFM Official Exhibition Guide

1. Exhibition Overview


2026 VTG (Vietnam Int’l Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition) is a leading Southeast Asian professional show focusing on intelligent textile machinery, 3D garment manufacturing and digital textile solutions, supporting factories in flexible production and intelligent upgrading.


2026 VFM (Vietnam Int’l Footwear Machinery & Material Industry Exhibition) covers over 70% of Vietnam’s footwear manufacturers. It gathers automated shoemaking equipment, eco-friendly materials and adhesives, serving as a core platform for sourcing and OEM cooperation in Southeast Asia.


Exhibition Info: October 14–17, 2026, SECC Ho Chi Minh (Hall A/B). Opening hours: 09:00–17:00 daily, closes at 15:00 on the final day. Only professional visitors aged 16+ are admitted. Business dress code is mandatory; shorts and slippers are prohibited.


Visitor Pre-registration

Pre-register online to obtain an exclusive personal QR code for fast entry.


2. Overseas Exhibitor Application


Eligibility: Professional manufacturing and trading enterprises from ASEAN, China, Hong Kong (China), Macau (China), Taiwan (China), India, Bangladesh, Japan and South Korea, covering footwear, apparel, textile machinery and raw materials.


Deadline: August 31, 2026 (prime booths allocated first-come, first-served).


Exclusive Contact: Ms. Wendy | Mobile: +86 13729975028 | Email: wendy@gsma2017.com. Full services: booth application, qualification review, visa invitation and exhibition consultation.


2.1 Application Process

Submit English application form → Qualification review → Confirm booth & sign contract → Pay 50% deposit → Full payment 60 days before opening → Submit documents & apply for visa invitation.

2.2 Regional Guidelines

ASEAN: English business certificate required; ATA Carnet available for RCEP enterprises; MSDS mandatory for chemical materials.


Chinese Regions: Complete visa procedures; use official AEL logistics for smooth customs clearance.


India & Bangladesh: All English documents required; apply invitation 2 months in advance; large machinery needs load-bearing review.


Japan & South Korea: 45-day visa-free entry; custom construction requires local certified designer approval.


3. Travel & On-site Guide

3.1 Visa

Passport valid for min. 6 months with 2 blank pages. Chinese, Indian and Bangladeshi applicants can apply for 25USD E-Visa (3–5 working days). ASEAN visitors enjoy 14–30-day visa-free entry; Japanese and Korean visitors have 45-day visa-free access.

3.2 Transportation & Accommodation

Tan Son Nhat Airport to SECC: 30–45 mins. GrabCar (8–12USD) or official metered taxis recommended. Avoid street robberies in downtown areas.
SECC surrounding hotels (District 7): Capri by Fraser, Mercure, Oakwood. City center (District 1): Nikko, Park Hyatt. Early booking is required for peak October season.

3.3 Weather & Catering

Ho Chi Minh in October is hot and humid (24–31℃) with occasional showers. Business formal attire is required. Certified Halal restaurants are available for Muslim visitors.


4. Customs Clearance Rules

Exhibition goods adopt 2700 temporary import code with duty-free policy via official partner AEL Logistics. Invoices must be marked “Sample Only, Not for Sale”. Over-declaration or under-declaration is strictly forbidden.


Chemical products require MSDS; machinery over 10 years old is prohibited. After exhibition, goods can be re-exported, taxed for local sales or officially destroyed. On-site private sales are illegal and penalized. Disputed territorial maps are banned.


5. China Regional Exhibition Subsidies

VTG & VFM are official key RCEP overseas exhibitions eligible for government booth fee subsidies.


Guangdong: Up to 80% booth fee subsidy, max CNY 30,000/booth with municipal overlay support.


Zhejiang (Focus: Wenzhou): High subsidy ratio up to 80% for footwear and machinery enterprises; group exhibitions enjoy priority approval.


Fujian (Focus: Quanzhou & Jinjiang)

Preferential policies for local textile and footwear clusters; partial support for construction and logistics with high approval rate.


Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangxi: Included in official overseas exhibition subsidy catalogs for SMEs.


Application Materials: Business license, foreign trade filing, contract, payment receipt, on-site booth photos, entry-exit records and official exhibition certificate.

To be continued

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