Every traveller entering Vietnam needs this document, whatever their visa status. Fill it in online with Arrival Card Hub before you fly and arrive with it ready.
The Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card is a mandatory digital declaration that speeds up procedures at the border.
It replaced the paper form, so all the passport, travel, and contact details of the travelers are now sent to the Vietnamese immigration online in advance.
The requirement applies to all foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese with a visa arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi, Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang, Cam Ranh International Airport, or Phu Quoc Airport on Phu Quoc Island.
To complete the Vietnam arrival card you need:
What the document covers, who needs it, and how it is issued.
The online arrival document for entering Vietnam, issued electronically.
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One all-in price. It includes any government fee and our service fee for preparing, checking and submitting your arrival card.
Fill in the form
Answer a few simple questions about you and your trip, upload what is needed and pay securely.
We check and submit it
Our team checks your answers for the errors that lead to a rejected or delayed card, fixes them with you, then submits the arrival card to the Vietnam authorities on your behalf.
Receive your Vietnam arrival card
Your confirmation arrives by email, with clear instructions on what to show at the border.
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Government arrival-card portals change often and are easy to get wrong. Arrival Card Hub keeps one guided form per country, checks your answers and keeps you updated, so there are no surprises at the border.
Start my arrival cardWhat travellers commonly ask about the Vietnam arrival card.
Still have questions?Our travel-document team answers by email and phone.No, the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card is not a visa and acts as a separate document. While a visa is required for selected countries, the pre-arrival declaration must be submitted by all foreign travelers.
Transit passengers do not need the Pre-Arrival Card for Vietnam if they do not go through immigration.
Travelers of all age groups must fill out the Pre-Arrival Form for Vietnam, including children and infants.
Get to know your Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card status by using our checker tool or contacting our support team by phone or email.
Yes, it’s necessary to prepare a paper copy of your Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card in addition to the digital version on your smartphone.
The processing for a pre-arrival declaration for Vietnam may take up to a few business days, so we strongly advice agains applying at the last minute.
The approved Pre-Arrival Card to Vietnam will be sent directly to your email address – it must stay active.
No, the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card doesn’t allow work-related activities alone; those willing to engage in employment in Vietnam must obtain a work permit or visa.
If you realize you’ve made a mistake in your Vietnamese declaration form, reach out to our support team – in some cases, you will have to submit a new form.
Your stay in Vietnam is regulated by the visa conditions that apply to your nationality, while a Pre-Arrival Card is a separate entry requirement valid for one visit to the country.
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Start nowThe Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card must be completed by all foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese entering Vietnam with a visa who arrive in Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi, Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang, Cam Ranh International Airport in Cam Ranh, or Phu Quoc Airport on Phu Quoc Island.
Currently, the Pre-Arrival Card is not required at other ports of entry in Vietnam, but make sure to check the latest regulations before your trip, as they may change at any time.
Transit passengers who do not pass through immigration also don’t need to fill out the form.
To know if you need a visa to Vietnam in addition to a Pre-Arrival Card, use our checker tool at the top of the page.
The process of obtaining a Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card is simple and can be finished within minutes.
When applying with Passporta, you should follow these straightforward steps:
Processing may take up to several business days. You will get a PDF document of your approved Pre-Arrival Card at your email address – it’s best to print it out.
The Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card can be rejected in case of such factors:
Using Passporta services helps you minimize the likelihood of your application refusal, as our team carefully reviews each form in our system, preventing issues.
Travelers must complete the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card within 3 days (72 hours) prior to the arrival date.
Still, keep in mind that the form needs to be processed, and it takes some time, so avoid applying at the last minute.
After your Vietnam Arrival Card for Vietnam is approved, you will receive an email with a PDF document that looks like the sample below:
