Information for travelers on coronaving in Viet Nam

6 March 2020

Flights and visa polices related to COVID-19 in Vietnam

Flights:

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. 

Visas

Vietnam has temporarily suspended visa exemptions for citizens of South Korea and Italy.

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.

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.

From March 7, 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. It is compulsory to make a medical declaration for passengers coming from Cambodia, England and the Schengen area which includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

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./.