Updated March 21st:
1. Starting from 0:00 AM March 22, 2020, Viet Nam temporarily suspends entry for all foreign nationals, except for those traveling to Viet Nam for diplomatic, official and particular purposes (participants in crucial international events; foreign experts, business managers, high-skilled workers …). These individuals are subjected to mandatory medical declaration and examination at appropriate facilities and need to undertake self-quarantine at their place of residence.
2. Mandatory quarantine at quarantine facilities shall be applied to all travelers to Viet Nam, except for foreign travelers on diplomatic and official purposes, Vietnamese nationals holding diplomatic and official passports, and particular cases as specified in Item 1.
Foreign experts, business managers, high-skilled workers … who have a COVID-19 negative certificate issued by a competent authority and accepted by Viet Nam shall be given entry into Viet Nam and required to self-quarantine and undertake strict medical precaution at their place of residence.
Updated March 16th:
Since the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Vietnam has closely monitored the situation and installed a series of proactive, comprehensive measures to combat the spread of the virus within the country and prepare its public health facilities. Past experience with other epidemics places Vietnam in a strong position to protect its population as well as visitors passing through.
Viet Nam is determined to contain the disease with a string of nation-wide policies and measures, among others:
- Deployment of 45 rapid response teams nationwide;
- Visa restrictions or refusal of entry into Viet Nam for foreign visitors from COVID-19 affected areas;
- Mandatory temperature screening check and filling in medical declaration forms at ports of entry;
- 14-day quarantine measure applied to individuals testing positive or showing symptoms of acute respiratory illness.
Flights and visa policies related to COVID-19 in Vietnam
Since February 1, all flights to and from mainland China on all airlines have been indefinitely suspended by the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam. Flights connecting to Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan are operational with many airlines running reduced routes.
Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways have suspended flights between South Korea and Vietnam, while other airlines have reduced flights between the two countries. Jetstar Pacific will suspend flights from Da Nang to Kaohsiung and Taipei from March 5 to 31, while Vietjet will suspend flights between Vietnam and Korea from July 7.
Valid from noon on March 15 for 30 days after:
1) Travellers from the 26 Schengen countries, the UK and Northern Ireland, or those who have visited or transited through these countries in the past 14 days, will not be issued visas or allowed entry into Vietnam. This also applies to those who currently hold visas or visa letters.
2) Vietnam has suspended visas on arrival for all foreign nationals. This applies to all new applicants, except those travelling for diplomatic or official purposes. Those who currently hold visas to enter Vietnam will need to undergo medical checks and may be quarantined before being allowed to enter the country.
With special exceptions only, all travellers arriving from and who have transited through mainland China, Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk within the past 14 days will be refused entry to Vietnam at this time.
3. From 00:00 March 21st, 2020: As a Covid-19 prevention measure, Vietnam visa-exemption (Miễn thị thực) holders cannot enter the country until further notice.
Medical checks and quarantines
All travellers entering Vietnam from or having transited through mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Italy, and Iran must carry out medical declarations and medical checks upon entering the country.
All inbound travellers coming to Vietnam will be required to submit a health declaration upon arrival. Travellers can fill out the declaration at the airport or submit it in advance using this link: https://suckhoetoandan.vn/khaiyte.
Travellers showing symptoms of COVID-19 may be placed in a 14-day quarantine at designated health facilities in Vietnam.
All visitors are required to comply with regulations on epidemic prevention and health screening upon landing in Vietnam’s airports.
(Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam and Vietnam National Administration of Tourism)