Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card

The Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card is a digital declaration form where travelers need to provide details related to their personal data, trip, and health.

The card speeds up the immigration process, tracks visitors, and helps manage customs and health requirements.

It is mainly necessary from 15 April 2026 for those who enter Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

To complete the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card, travelers should complete the form, cover the fee, and wait for an email with confirmation and a QR code.

IMPORTANT: The Pre-Arrival Card to Vietnam is not a visa. If you’re not from a visa-free country, you must apply for a visa to Vietnam in addition to the card.

Who Needs a Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card

The Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card is mandatory for foreign travelers and overseas Vietnamese with a visa entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

The exemption applies to transit travelers who do not go through immigration – this category doesn’t have to submit the form.

The window for completing the form is 72 hours before the planned date of arrival.

Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card Application Process

The process of obtaining a Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card doesn’t take much effort and is completed electronically.

Prepare your passport, click “Apply Online” and use the following instructions:

1. Fill out the form with the requested personal and travel information.
2. Complete the payment using available methods, e.g., a debit or credit card.
3. Check your email address, as the approved declaration will be sent there.

Note that it may take a few days to review your Vietnam Pre-Arrival Form, so leave some time for processing.

Double-checking the information for accuracy will help to avoid issues and delays.

Transit Information

Travelers who transit through Vietnam en route to another country and do not go through immigration are not required to complete a Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card.

However, if you pass through border control and arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, a form is necessary.

Requirements on Arrival

To enter Vietnam smoothly, visitors need to prepare the following documents:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Visa (if necessary)
• Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card (at Tan Son Nhat International Airport)

What is more, a yellow fever vaccination may be needed if you are traveling directly from countries with a risk of transmission.

Required Documents

The most essential document to complete the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card is a valid passport, as travelers need to provide correct passport details and optionally, a passport image.

Besides, information from a Vietnam visa is required, such as its type, number, date of issue/expiry, and place where the document was granted.

Note that more papers may be needed and that rules may change, so check all the details before the trip on the governmental sources.

Important Information

• Currently, the Pre-Arrival Card is mandatory only if entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
• It is necessary to complete the form before each visit to Vietnam.
• The Pre-Arrival Card is not a visa, so non-exempt nationalities still need to apply for an appropriate visa.
• The requirement applies to underage visitors as well.
• Transit passengers who don't pass through immigration don’t need to present a Pre-Arrival Card to Vietnam.

FAQ

What is the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card?

The Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card is a digital entry form that replaced a paper document. It is required for foreign travelers who enter Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

Do I need to submit the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card?

If you are a foreign citizen arriving in Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you go through immigration control, the Pre-Arrival Form is obligatory.

When should I submit the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card?

The Pre-Arrival Card to Vietnam must be filled out within 72 hours before arrival. However, if applying on our website, you can submit the form earlier, and it will be processed closer to your trip date.

Does the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card replace a visa?

The Vietnamese Pre-Arrival Card is not a replacement for a visa and serves as a separate entry requirement. While the declaration is necessary for all foreign visitors, only some nationalities must obtain a visa.

What personal details must be included in the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card?

Filling out the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card requires providing the applicant’s passport, personal, and travel information.

Can visitors from Indonesia complete the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card offline or on paper?

Visitors can complete the Vietnam Card upon arrival in the country, but there may be delays and queues at immigration.

Do transit passengers need to fill out the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card?

Transit passengers don’t need to fill out the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Form if they don’t go through immigration.

Are vaccination certificates required for entry into Vietnam?

Generally, no vaccination is necessary for entry into Vietnam, but travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission may be required to present a certificate.

What steps should be taken to avoid delays or rejection of your Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card?

To prevent issues or delays connected to your application, double-check the data you provide in the form to make sure there are no errors or mistakes.