What if my flight code is not in the dropdown on the form?

The flight code dropdown filters by arrival date. If your flight is missing, first verify your arrival date is entered correctly in Step 2. The form can only be submitted within 3 days (72 hours) of your arrival date — submitting too early means the flight will not yet appear.

Vietnam Pre-Arrival Form Requirements

Q: Can I apply for my family members on one form?

Yes. The form includes an 'Add Passenger +' button that allows you to add multiple travelers to a single submission. Each passenger requires their own complete passport, visa, and contact details.

📢 Recent Changes

Jun 1, 2026

Phu Quoc Airport (PQC) joined the PAI system — the Pre-Arrival Form is now mandatory at PQC in addition to SGN.

Jul 1, 2026

Vietnam Health Declaration 2026 (Decree No. 165/2026/ND-CP) — a separate mandatory health form now required for all travelers crossing any Vietnamese border. This is in addition to, not instead of, the Pre-Arrival Form.

Disclaimer: vietnamprearrival.com is an independent information resource. Not affiliated with the Government of Vietnam, the Vietnam Immigration Department, or any official government body. Always verify current requirements at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn before travel.

Who must apply

Is the Pre-Arrival Form required for you?

The form is mandatory for nearly all international arrivals at SGN. It does not apply to other Vietnamese airports.

Must submit the form

REQUIREDForeign tourists arriving at SGN on an e-Visa or regular visa

REQUIREDBusiness travelers attending meetings or conferences in Ho Chi Minh City

REQUIREDInternational students arriving at SGN for their studies

REQUIREDOverseas Vietnamese traveling with a valid visa

REQUIREDTransit passengers passing through immigration at SGN

Exempt from the form

EXEMPTTravelers arriving at Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang (DAD), Can Tho, or other Vietnamese airports (except SGN and PQC)

EXEMPTAirside transit passengers who do not pass through immigration at SGN

Required information

Have these ready before you begin.

Gather all details before opening the portal. Timing out mid-application means starting over from the beginning.

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Valid passport

Have your physical passport ready. You need your passport type, number, expiry date, full name, date of birth, and nationality. You can optionally upload a passport photo to auto-fill these fields. Vietnam expects your passport to remain valid for at least six months from your arrival date — check the expiry before you begin.

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Visa or entry document

You need your exact visa type matching your entry method: E-Visa number, exemption certificate, or ABTC card. Also required: issue date, expiry date, and issued place.

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Contact details

A valid phone number including your country code, and an active email address to receive your confirmation. Keep your phone nearby during the application.

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Flight details

Your exact flight code (operating carrier, not codeshare), border gate (SGN — Tan Son Nhat), departure country, and purpose of travel — all selected from dropdown menus on the form.

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Accommodation in Vietnam

The exact province, city, ward, and commune of your stay — selected from dropdowns — plus your full street accommodation address. Have your hotel booking confirmation ready.

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Departure date from Vietnam

Your expected date of departure from Vietnam in DD/MM/YYYY format at GMT+7. Know your travel timeline before opening the form.

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Health declaration

The form includes a short health section with yes/no symptom questions — no documents or test results are needed. Answer each question honestly and do not leave any blank, as the form will not submit with unanswered fields. Most travelers complete this section in under a minute without any issues.

Ready to start? Follow our step-by-step application guide →

Visa types

Which visa type should you select?

Selecting the wrong visa type causes a mismatch at immigration. Match your selection to your entry document exactly.

E-Visa	Select if you received your visa online before traveling.
Visa	Select if you hold a regular sticker visa issued at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
Visa Exemption Certificate	Select if you hold a specific 5-year exemption certificate, often granted to overseas Vietnamese or spouses of Vietnamese citizens.
Bilateral exemption	Select if your passport is from a country with a bilateral visa-free agreement with Vietnam.
Unilateral exemption	Select if you qualify under Vietnam's unilateral visa-free policy for certain nationalities.
ABTC Card	Select if you are entering using a valid APEC Business Travel Card.
Permanent/Temporary Residence	Select if you already hold residency status within Vietnam.

See step-by-step application guide →

A bilateral exemption means both countries have agreed to let each other's citizens in visa-free — Vietnam has these agreements with Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia, among others. A unilateral exemption means Vietnam grants visa-free access to a nationality without requiring the same in return — Japan, France, and Germany are examples. If you are unsure which category applies to you, or whether yours is currently in effect, check your nationality's status at evisa.gov.vn before travel.

Before you fly

Always verify at the official portal.

Travel rules and requirements can change without notice. Before your scheduled arrival at Tan Son Nhat (SGN), always confirm current requirements directly at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn.

The guides on this page are verified by Quỳnh Đỗ against official Vietnam Immigration Department sources and updated monthly. The "Last updated" date at the top of each page reflects the most recent review.

Official government sources

🏛 prearrival.immigration.gov.vn — Pre-Arrival Declaration Form portal 🏛 evisa.gov.vn — Vietnam E-Visa official portal 🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy Vietnam — official notice on SGN entry requirement change

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Vietnam Tan Son Nhat airport — pre-arrival documentation

FAQ

Requirements — common questions.

Most common questions about Vietnam Pre-Arrival Form requirements — answered by Quỳnh Đỗ.

It depends. Transit passengers who pass through Vietnamese immigration at SGN must complete the form. Airside transit passengers who do not pass through immigration are generally exempt. Confirm with your airline before travel.

The flight code dropdown filters by arrival date. If your flight is missing, first verify your arrival date is correct in Step 2. The form can only be submitted within 3 days (72 hours) of your arrival date — submitting too early means your flight will not yet appear in the list.

Yes. The form includes an "Add Passenger +" button that allows you to add multiple travelers to a single submission. Each passenger requires their own complete passport, visa, and contact details entered separately.

As of June 1, 2026, the form is required at Tan Son Nhat (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City and at Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC). Travelers arriving at Noi Bai (Hanoi / HAN), Da Nang (DAD), Can Tho, or other Vietnamese airports are not currently required to complete it. Always verify before flying.