{"id":3786,"date":"2026-06-04T10:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/?p=3786"},"modified":"2026-06-04T11:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T04:24:33","slug":"vietnam-pre-arrival-declaration-system-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/vietnam-pre-arrival-declaration-system-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam to Roll Out Nationwide Pre-Arrival Declaration System from 1 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vietnam is continuing its digitalization of immigration and border-control procedures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following the launch of the <a href=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/vietnam-pre-arrival-declaration-now-mandatory-for-ho-chi-minh-city-airport\/\">electronic pre-arrival declaration system<\/a> at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this year, the Vietnamese authorities are expected to expand the system nationwide from 1 July 2026. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.residentvietam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resident Vietnam<\/a>, in this article, offers clarification on the matter and explains what travelers, employers, and mobility teams should expect.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Under the new framework, passengers arriving in Vietnam <strong>will also be required to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.baochinhphu.vn\/notice-for-viet-nam-bound-travellers-111260521112100387.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health declaration form<\/a><\/strong>. The declaration is expected to be submitted through the same digital platform currently being used at Tan Son Nhat Airport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/vietnam-pre-arrival-declaration-system-2026\/#What_Information_Will_Travelers_Need_to_Provide\" >What Information Will Travelers Need to Provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/vietnam-pre-arrival-declaration-system-2026\/#What_Does_This_Mean_for_Travelers_and_Employers\" >What Does This Mean for Travelers and Employers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/vietnam-pre-arrival-declaration-system-2026\/#A_Further_Step_Towards_Digital_Immigration_Procedures\" >A Further Step Towards Digital Immigration Procedures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/vietnam-pre-arrival-declaration-system-2026\/#Looking_Ahead\" >Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Pilot_Project_to_Nationwide_Rollout\"><\/span><strong>From Pilot Project to Nationwide Rollout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The system was initially introduced at <strong>Tan Son Nhat International Airport<\/strong> as part of the government&#8217;s broader efforts to modernize arrival procedures and enhance health monitoring capabilities at border checkpoints.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The platform allows travelers to submit <a href=\"https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrival information electronically<\/a> before entering Vietnam, reducing the need for paper forms upon arrival.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From 1 July 2026, the same system is expected to be deployed across international airports and border checkpoints nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Information_Will_Travelers_Need_to_Provide\"><\/span><strong>What Information Will Travelers Need to Provide?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although the final implementation guidelines may vary depending on the port of entry, travelers should expect to provide information such as:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>passport information;<\/li>\n<li>flight and travel details;<\/li>\n<li>accommodation information in Vietnam;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.baochinhphu.vn\/notice-for-viet-nam-bound-travellers-111260521112100387.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health-related declarations<\/a> as required by the authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The electronic declaration generates a <strong>QR code confirmation.<\/strong> Although authorities may request it during immigration or arrival procedures, verification does not appear to be conducted consistently at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3789\" src=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"Pre-Arrival Declaration\" width=\"1048\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture2.png 734w, https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture2-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture2-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_This_Mean_for_Travelers_and_Employers\"><\/span><strong>What Does This Mean for Travelers and Employers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the introduction of the nationwide pre-arrival declaration system, travelers are encouraged to complete the required declaration <strong>before departure<\/strong> to minimize the risk of delays upon arrival, notwithstanding the fact that<strong> the declaration process itself is generally quick and easy to complete.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This requirement applies regardless of whether the traveler holds an e-visa, a tourist, business or work visa, or a Temporary Residence Card so it will also affect:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>business travelers;<\/li>\n<li>foreign employees entering Vietnam for work assignments;<\/li>\n<li>expatriates currently in Vietnam;<\/li>\n<li>accompanying family members;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Employers and mobility teams should consider updating their travel instructions and onboarding procedures to ensure that assignees are aware of the new requirement before travelling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Further_Step_Towards_Digital_Immigration_Procedures\"><\/span><strong>A Further Step Towards Digital Immigration Procedures<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The expansion of the electronic arrival declaration system reflects Vietnam&#8217;s broader move toward digital government services and paperless administrative procedures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>In recent years, the authorities have introduced a number of online platforms<\/strong> covering <a href=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/service\/work-permit-immigration\/\">immigration, work permits<\/a>, business registration, and public administrative services. The nationwide implementation of pre-arrival declarations represents another step in this digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Travelers, employers, and immigration professionals should monitor developments closely and ensure that appropriate procedures are in place before 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>N\u1ebfu b\u1ea1n c\u00f3 th\u1eafc m\u1eafc v\u1ec1 t\u00ecnh tr\u1ea1ng nh\u1eadp c\u01b0 ho\u1eb7c gi\u1ea5y t\u1edd, vui l\u00f2ng li\u00ean h\u1ec7 v\u1edbi ch\u00fang t\u00f4i.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/\"><strong>Li\u00ean h\u1ec7 Resident Vietnam \u0111\u1ec3 bi\u1ebft th\u00eam chi ti\u1ebft!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnam is continuing its digitalization of immigration and border-control procedures. &nbsp; Following the launch of the electronic pre-arrival declaration system [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3787,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3786"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3815,"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3786\/revisions\/3815"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/residentvietnam.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3786"}],"curies":[{"name":"trang web","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}