Where to get 3rd Covid Vaccination?

Clip,

We also have to do border runs for visa purposes. I am wondering what having a 3rd vaccine dose has to do with a border run or employment qualification? Thanks.

As far as I know the government now require 3 shots as fully vaccinated and many employers follow it.

I am also trying to avoid potential problems at the border.

My understanding is, as of yesterday, no vaccination is required to enter Vietnam.

If you are referring to any other government requirement for vaccines, I am not sure what that would be. In other words, I do not know anything else that a vaccine would be required for.

As far as what a specific employer would require, I have no idea.

I was also looking for a third shot. I was told that you should get this through your local ward, but if that is not possible some private hospitals will also give you the third shot. I heard the French Hospital in Hanoi will give the shot, but obviously there is a cost involved.

For what its worth, I haven't heard anything about needing a third shot to cross the border, but I am no expert on this.

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With thanks to OceanBeach for posting.

OceanBeach92107 wrote:

Quoting my visa agent's interpretation:

Travelers entering Viet Nam by air, road, sea, or rail must only present either a negative PCR test result done within 72 hours prior to departure, or a negative rapid test done within 24 hours of departure. Results must be certified by the authorities of the country where the tests are conducted.

There is NO vaccine requirement for entry.

There is NO quarantine requirement upon arrival if test is negative.

Children under two years old are not required to take COVID-19 tests

Arrivals must make medical declaration before entering and use Viet Nam's COVID-19 mobile application (PC-COVID) during their entire stay according to regulations.

Source: Please see the attached official letter from the Ministry of Health of Vietnam

Here is a link to a Google Dịch post (original VN immediately precedes the linked post in that thread)
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … =4#5377446

Thanks all for the info.
I guess quarantine and vaccination reflect most countries relaxing restrictions and living with the virus, Vietnam being one of them.

Now I feel confident I need not worry if I must do a border run and still didn't get my 3rd shot. If needed for employment I can wait for the local ward's free one.

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I guess the issue now is clarification about PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure, or a negative rapid test within 24 hours.

I had a rapid test locally before now, I think the one where they put something up your nose and you're done. I never had a PCR test.

I wonder if anyone has any input on what would be preferable out of these two tests, costs involved, etc?

Most importantly, a contact for a good place to make an appointment or walk in....

I've my third vaccine last month.
My  Vietnam colleague told me, their apartment supplied a third shot for them, and it also is allowed for her to bring us to get the third shot.
Maybe you could ask your local colleague as well?

Thanks for the idea. The landlord might be able to help in that way if necessary but they usually just Zalo the address when the next batch of shots are available.

my Suggestion:  I got my #4 Pfizer in BKK, walk in with my USA PP, out in 10 mins.  You can find at any site on the App. QueQ.  No need appointment and it is free.  I think Thailand will eliminate Thailand Pass soon.

Corkyboy wrote:

my Suggestion:  I got my #4 Pfizer in BKK, walk in with my USA PP, out in 10 mins.  You can find at any site on the App. QueQ.  No need appointment and it is free.  I think Thailand will eliminate Thailand Pass soon.

So you recommend doing a border run to Bangkok to get the shot?

This is the Vietnam forum... 😉

@Clip if you want a nice place to stay in PP, I'd suggest searching around Russian Market area. There are lots of restaurants, coffee shops and I love the neighborhood. Still close enough to reach downtown by tuk tuk easily. On a day downtown you could take in the riverside walk, make it to the palace and even Wat Phnom if you wanted. Just some ideas. I lived at one time pretty close to the market area. If you want bus service check out Giant Ibis or the Cambodia Post. I rode the buses numerous times over the years from Phnom Penh to Kampot,Sihanoukville, Siem Reap, etc.