Welcome to Vietnam, a Southeast Asian nation captivating travelers with its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine. If you are planning to visit Vietnam and do not know what are compulsory documents to be allowed to enter Vietnam, this article is for you.
To enter Vietnam, foreign travelers must note that there are some required documents to bring along to be accepted to enter Vietnam. Here are the required documents:
1. Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Vietnam and have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
2. Vietnam Visa
In most cases, foreign travelers will need a visa to enter Vietnam. However, there are a few exceptions, such as citizens of countries on Vietnam’s visa exemption list who are staying for a short period of time. You can find the Vietnam Visa exemption list here.
For the Visa to Vietnam, you can choose Vietnam E-Visa, Vietnam Visa approval letter or sticker Visa which is obtained at Vietnam Embassy.
In case you have not obtained a Vietnam Visa yet, you have to apply and get a Visa beforehand. Follow these article to see how to get a Visa to Vietnam:
[How to apply for a Tourist Visa on arrival to Vietnam]
[How to apply for a Business Visa on arrival to Vietnam]
In case you have a 5 years Visa exemption (for Vietnamese outside of Vietnam), TRC (Temporary Residence Card), it can replace a Visa for the holder to be used to enter Vietnam legally.
3. Additional documents you might need (Depending on your purpose of travel, and nationality)
– 2 ID photos: If you are holding a Visa approval letter and will collect the Visa upon arrival, you need to bring it along. (it can be taken at the airport with the fee of 5 USD/person)
– Proof of onward travel: Some immigration officials may ask for proof that you will be leaving Vietnam at some point. This could be a plane ticket showing your departure from Vietnam, or a bus or train ticket continuing your journey to another country.
– Yellow fever vaccination certificate: If you are traveling from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission, you will need a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Vietnam. You can get this certificate from a travel clinic or your doctor.
– Travel insurance: While not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended for any trip abroad. It can help cover unexpected costs such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost luggage.
– COVID-19 vaccination certificate and negative test result: As of May 15, 2022, Vietnam no longer requires a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination for entry.
In conclusion, Travel insurance, and COVID-19 vaccination certificate are no longer required for travelers to enter Vietnam. For other documents, it’s important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and the specific requirements may vary depending on your nationality, the length of your stay, and your purpose of travel.
Vietnam Amazing hope this article will help you know intensive about the required document to enter Vietnam. Preparing all required documents well will help you avoid any issues which may cause at the airport to board the plane to Vietnam.