THE LATEST GUIDELINES ON COVID 19 FOR TOURISTS ENTERING VIETNAM

THE LATEST GUIDELINES ON COVID 19 FOR TOURISTS ENTERING VIETNAM

You are planning a trip to Vietnam and not sure about Vietnam Travel Updates on Covid 19 currently ? Please, have this blog reviewed for the details and confidently make your coming trips to Vietnam

Vietnam's official reopening to welcome international tourists

Like other countries worldwide, Vietnam was also strongly affected by Covid 19 and have closed its border for almost two years ( March 2020 to 15th March 2022). With effective measures by Vietnamese Government, up to now about 80% of Vietnam's population have been vacinnated for the 3rd doses - great ways to control the bad influence of the disease with few cases being hospitalised compared to the past.As a result, Vietnamese Government have made an important decision to reopen Vietnam to welcome international tourists since the 15th of March 2022.

Vietnam reopen to tourists

Now, tourists can visit all destinations in Vietnam and no quarantine is required. Here are the key points of the new guidelines for foreign tourists entering Vietnam : visa + travel insurance now accepted for entry.

Upon arrival, you must present

1. Travelers need medical insurance or travel insurance with Covid-19 treatment content with a minimum coverage of 10,000 USD.

2. Downloaded PC-Covid mobile app (Apple/Google Play) which must be presented to enter all VN establishments

People on entry must make a medical declaration before entering and use the medical declaration application (PC-COVID) during their stay in Vietnam according to regulations.

At the border gate if you have symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection (fever; cough; sore throat; runny nose, stuffy nose; body aches, fatigue, chills; decrease or loss of taste; decrease or loss of sense of smell; pain); , headache; diarrhea; difficulty breathing; respiratory infection...) immediately notify the health agency at the border gate to take medical measures as prescribed.
 
Visa exemption

Visa Exemption

Visitors from the following countries may enter visa free, and stay for the indicated number of days.

ASIA
Brunei, Myanmar - 14 days
Japan, South Korea (ROK) - 15 days
The Philippines - 21 days
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand - 30 days.

EUROPE
Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, The United Kingdom - 15 days.
To stay beyond this number of days, you may apply for a visa extension upon your arrival in Vietnam.

Visa Required

Simply apply online for your tourist E-visa, valid for 30 days. E-visa fee is USD 25, processing time is 3 working days. You will receive your code by email to print your visa.

Health checks on departure

Domestic travel: Travelers are required to:

  • During 10 days from the date of entry, tourists are requested to continue to self-monitor health. If having signs and symptoms of SARS-COV-2, must immediately notify the nearest medical facility.
  • Comply with the Ministry of Health’s 5K message: khau trang (face masks), khu khuan (disinfection), khoang cach (distancing), khong tu tap (no gatherings), and khai bao y te (health declarations).
International travel: These follow the guidelines and procedures published by the country you are returning to.
 
5 K measures to protect yourselves

Health and safety precautions for travelers

Visitors in Vietnam are encouraged to take sensible precautions against COVID-19 during their trips.

The World Health Organization outlines these basic practices to keep yourself and your loved ones safe:

1. Avoid traveling if you have a fever and cough. If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, alert health care services and share with them your recent travel history.
2. Maintain social distancing. Stay a meter or more away from others, especially those who are sneezing or coughing, or have fever.
3. Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water. You can also use an alcohol-based hand-sanitizer to spray your hands as often as you like.
4. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of dirty tissues immediately and wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
5. Avoid contact with live animals. Wash your hands with soap and water if you touch live animals or animal products in markets.
6. Eat only well-cooked food. Make sure your meals especially animal proteins and dairy products are thoroughly cooked and prepared in a sanitary environment.
7. Discard single-use masks. If you choose to wear a single-use mask, ensure it covers your nose and mouth, avoid touching the mask, and wash your hands after removing it.
 
The information above is compiled by Vietnam National Tourism Administration. Guidelines may change at any time based on conditions, as determined by the Vietnam government.
 
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