To verify whether a tour guide card is genuine or fake, you can scan the QR code on the card or look up the card number in the online database at huongdanvien.vn operated by the tourism authority, then compare the name, photo, card type, and validity period. This article provides step-by-step instructions for tourists and travel companies before hiring a tour guide.
📌 Quick information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Where to look up | Online tour guide database: huongdanvien.vn |
| Quickest method | Scan the QR code on the card |
| Search by | Card number, full name, issuing province, card type, language |
| Card types | International, domestic, site-specific |
| Validity period | International and domestic cards are valid for 5 years |
| For | Tourists, tour operators, tourist attraction management boards |
Article contents
- 3 types of tour guide cards
- Method 1: Scan the QR code on the card
- Method 2: Search the tour guide database
- Signs of an invalid card to watch out for
- Check the card when hiring a tour guide on Huongdanviendulich.vn
- Frequently asked questions
- Conclusion
3 types of tour guide cards
Under the 2017 Law on Tourism, there are 3 types of tour guide cards, each with a different scope of practice:
| Card type | Guiding scope | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| International card | International and domestic tourists | Foreign tourist groups, outbound tours |
| Domestic card | Domestic tourists (Vietnamese citizens) | Vietnamese groups traveling within the country |
| Site-specific card | Within a specific tourist area or attraction | Providing interpretation at tourist attractions |
>>> See also: Requirements and procedures for obtaining a tour guide card
💡 In short: foreign tourist groups need a tour guide with an international card in the appropriate language.
Method 1: Scan the QR code on the card
If the QR code leads to an unfamiliar website other than huongdanvien.vn, be cautious.
- Open your phone's camera or a QR code scanning app.
- Scan the QR code printed on the tour guide card.
- Check whether the page that appears belongs to the address huongdanvien.vn.
- Compare the photo, full name, card number, card type, and validity period with the physical card and the person standing in front of you.
Method 2: Search the tour guide database
- Visit huongdanvien.vn and select the tour guide search section.
- Enter the card number for the quickest and most accurate result.
- If you do not have the card number, search by the full name with diacritics, card-issuing province, card type, or language.
- Review the information: full name, photo, card number, card type, issuing authority, foreign languages, and validity period.
💡 In short: the card number is the most accurate way to search; ask for it before finalizing the hire.
Signs of an invalid card to watch out for
- The card cannot be found in the database, or the system information differs from the card.
- The photo in the system does not match the guide.
- The card has expired.
- The card type is not suitable for the group (for example, a domestic card being used to guide foreign tourists).
- The registered foreign language does not match the language being used to guide the group.
- The guide refuses to present their card or does not wear it while working.
Checking a Guide’s Card When Hiring on Huongdanviendulich.vn
- The guide’s profile displays the card type; you can filter by international, domestic, or on-site cards in the guide directory.
- The platform also lists guides awaiting card issuance; for groups requiring a card, request the card number and verify it before confirming.
- When meeting the guide, ask them to present their card and scan the QR code.
- If you discover any discrepancy, submit a complaint under the dispute resolution policy.
>>> See also: Finding a guide through a marketplace or Facebook group
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I verify a guide’s card?
On the online database at huongdanvien.vn, or by scanning the QR code on the card.
2. How long is a guide’s card valid?
International and domestic cards are valid for 5 years.
3. Can a guide with a domestic card guide foreign visitors?
No. International tourists need a guide with an international card.
4. How can I verify a card without the card number?
Search by the full name with diacritics, combined with the issuing province, card type, or language.
5. What should I do if I discover that a guide is using an invalid card?
Stop using the service, preserve the evidence, and report it to the platform or the local tourism authority.
Conclusion
It only takes a minute to scan the QR code or verify the card number, but doing so helps you avoid risks when hiring a guide. Always check the card type, validity period, and foreign languages before confirming.
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