Vietnam Mandates Digital Entry at Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Travelers flying into Ho Chi Minh City will now notice a big shift at immigration. The Vietnam digital pre-arrival declaration has quietly become a mandatory step for foreigners arriving through Tan Son Nhat International Airport, changing how entry into Vietnam works from the moment plans are made to the moment passengers land.
Instead of filling out paper forms on arrival, visitors now need to complete an online declaration before boarding their flight. The idea is simple: collect essential travel information in advance so immigration at the airport runs faster and with fewer delays.
This new system applies to most foreign nationals entering Vietnam on visas, including e-visas and visa-on-arrival holders, and even overseas Vietnamese traveling on foreign passports.
Who Needs to Complete the New Entry Form
The rule is broad, and for most international travelers, it now sits right at the top of the pre-flight checklist.
Covered under the requirement:
Foreign nationals entering Vietnam on any visa type
Travelers using the Vietnam visa-on-arrival process
Visitors entering with e-visas under the Vietnam e-visa entry requirements
Overseas Vietnamese using non-Vietnamese passports
