Current Covid Test Requirement for Entering Vietnam

MikeTVN Contributor

Member since 14 June 2020

MikeTVNContributor30 April 2022 05:02:34

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PCR test 72-hours, RAT test 24-hours before entering.
- @colinoscapee

One more question about the time frame of 72 hours prior to arrival (not departure).

I assume it would be 72 hours of actual time not by a clock. Since I'm losing 11 hours from EST. to ICT during travel?

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Guest2023Guest30 April 2022 05:36:11

#42

Test timeframe is before departure.

MikeTVN Contributor

Member since 14 June 2020

MikeTVNContributor30 April 2022 13:24:48

#43

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Test timeframe is before departure.
- @colinoscapee

Oh terrific. That's what I thought was said here earlier but the Qatar said arrival so I will have to

take that up with them. Thanks.

MikeTVN Contributor

Member since 14 June 2020

MikeTVNContributor30 April 2022 15:53:18

#44

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@MikeTVN

Qatar Airways

bicyclegroup500 Member

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bicyclegroup500Member01 May 2022 20:53:39

#45

I've seen a few reports in the last week which state that a Pre-Departure PCR test is required to enter Vietnam.......OR.....a test 'in-Country' within 24 hours of arrival.

Can anyone confirm this information?

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

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OceanBeach92107VIP Member02 May 2022 05:15:32

#46

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I've seen a few reports in the last week which state that a Pre-Departure PCR test is required to enter Vietnam.......OR.....a test 'in-Country' within 24 hours of arrival.

Can anyone confirm this information?

- @bicyclegroup500

From the website of Vietnam Airlines

Testing and vaccination requirements
- Passengers must have a negative test result for SARS-CoV-2 (except for children under 2 years old) before departure within 72 hours if using RT-PCR/RT-LAMP method or within 24 hours if using the rapid antigen test method for SARS-CoV-2 and certified by the competent authority of the country performing the test.

The reference in the law to testing within 24 hours after arrival is not for routine commercial travel.

It covers the rare case of an emergency or diplomatic flight where the person was not required to test prior to boarding the aircraft.

Airlines will not allow you to board the flight to Vietnam without the proper test certification.

QPR_FC Active member

Member since 20 May 2020

QPR_FCActive member16 May 2022 07:25:18

#47

As of 15th May 2022 no PCR or rapid tests are required to enter Vietnam

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

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OceanBeach92107VIP Member16 May 2022 08:06:01

#48

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As of 15th May 2022 no PCR or rapid tests are required to enter Vietnam
- @QPR_FC

Yes.

See the updated information in this sticky thread

saigondave2 Member

Member since 30 October 2017

saigondave2Member16 May 2022 09:49:48

#49

Just landed at TSN this morning

No Covid test of any sort required.

No health declaration required.

No proof of vaccine required.

Clip Active member

Member since 03 August 2021

ClipActive member16 May 2022 12:46:53

#50

OMG then is it over?

Are we finally done with this dreadful pandemic?

peterl74 New member

Member since 16 May 2022

peterl74New member16 May 2022 14:39:02

#51

@saigondave2 Hi do we still need the $10000 covid insurance Cheers Peter

peterl74 New member

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peterl74New member16 May 2022 14:39:46

#52

@OceanBeach92107 Hi do we still need the $10000 covid insurance Cheers Peter

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

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OceanBeach92107VIP Member16 May 2022 16:23:57

#53

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@OceanBeach92107 Hi do we still need the $10000 covid insurance Cheers Peter
- @peterl74

No.

The travel insurance is no longer required.

Please see this post in the thread on that subject

Also, welcome to the Vietnam forum!

Cheers!

O.B.

reggieturner Member

Member since 14 January 2017

reggieturnerMember17 May 2022 00:08:30

#54

Also going in May, but from Australia. Competent authority is designated for each authority. Usually able to provide a test result for international travel, and usually a paid service, not free. You may also need a printed copy of your Vaccination ceretificate (again an International certificate), the Covid 19 app on your smart phone. Buy a local sim card at the airport (about 250,000 - 300,000 dong) for contact tracing etc. If getting a taxi from airport to hotel, buy a taxi voucher from vendors inside airport. Costs a couple of dollars more but the only safe way to get a taxi. Change currency to dong at the airport, rate is OK and you'll need dong for many transactions.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member17 May 2022 01:38:06

#55

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Also going in May, but from Australia. Competent authority is designated for each authority. Usually able to provide a test result for international travel, and usually a paid service, not free. You may also need a printed copy of your Vaccination ceretificate (again an International certificate), the Covid 19 app on your smart phone. Buy a local sim card at the airport (about 250,000 - 300,000 dong) for contact tracing etc. ...
- @reggieturner

Welcome to the Vietnam forum Reggie.

COVID testing results are no longer required.

The phone health tracking app is no longer required.

Hopefully you will find all of the information you need here.

It sometimes requires reading the entire thread.

To be up to date on all of the recent changes, THIS THREAD is recommended.

Cheers!

O.B.

saigondave2 Member

Member since 30 October 2017

saigondave2Member17 May 2022 04:32:07

#56

@peterl74

No, not that I'm aware of.

peterl74 New member

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peterl74New member17 May 2022 13:26:28

#57

Thanks

peterl74 New member

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peterl74New member17 May 2022 13:36:16

#58

As there is only the one month evisa available does anybody know if it is renewable or do we still have to do a visa run. Also can we still do a visa run. Cheers Peter

Safepeter Contributor

Member since 08 April 2018

SafepeterContributor18 May 2022 02:33:11

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As there is only the one month evisa available does anybody know if it is renewable or do we still have to do a visa run. Also can we still do a visa run. Cheers Peter
- @peterl74

Visa runs are now the way to renew. The visa run has changed from spending two days out of the country, returning to a bus trip to the Cambodia border, and getting a new visa extension.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member18 May 2022 03:03:30

#60

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As there is only the one month evisa available does anybody know if it is renewable or do we still have to do a visa run. Also can we still do a visa run. Cheers Peter
- @peterl74

Visa runs are now the way to renew. The visa run has changed from spending two days out of the country, returning to a bus trip to the Cambodia border, and getting a new visa extension.
- @Safepeter

Just to clarify, many people are reporting doing a same day turn around border run, leaving HCMC in the morning and returning later in the day after entering and exiting Cambodia.

That's totally legitimate based on the eVisa rules.

Erikji ViP

Member since 21 November 2020

ErikjiViP18 May 2022 03:38:39

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It's not an extension, you must have a new evisa.

peterl74 New member

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peterl74New member18 May 2022 16:22:02

#62

@saigondave2 thanks

peterl74 New member

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peterl74New member18 May 2022 16:24:56

#63

@OceanBeach92107 Thanks, back to the old system it seems or similar

peterl74 New member

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peterl74New member18 May 2022 16:25:21

#64

@Erikji Thanks

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

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OceanBeach92107VIP Member18 May 2022 18:21:39

#65

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@OceanBeach92107 Thanks, back to the old system it seems or similar
- @peterl74

Yes, Peter, as far as visa runs are concerned it's the old system of a 1 day turn around being possible.

But no extensions of eVisas.

So it requires a brand new eVisa; advance online application required.

Based on current reports of immigration processing real time results, best to apply for the new eVisa as soon as you enter Vietnam on the current eVisa.

I've seen a few reports (admittedly anecdotal) where people said their eVisa application was rejected because they used a current address in Vietnam.

One alternative is to use a hotel address in Cambodia, such as the casino hotel just across the border:

Google Maps link

Hope this is helpful

O.B.