Pre-arrival declaration now a must for travellers entering Vietnam via HCM City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Under the new requirement, travellers must submit their personal details online or via an official QR code system prior to arrival.

Foreign travellers arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will now be required to complete a pre-arrival information declaration, according to an update by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore.

The move, introduced by HCMC Immigration Office, applies to foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese entering the country using visas. Transit passengers are exempt.

Under the new requirement, travellers must submit their personal details online or via an official QR code system prior to arrival. Upon completion, they will receive a confirmation QR code to present at immigration checkpoints.

Failure to complete the declaration in advance may lead to longer processing times at the airport, it was highlighted. Travellers are therefore encouraged to submit their information before departure to minimise delays.

The initiative is part of Vietnam’s broader push to modernise immigration processes, with the aim of reducing congestion during peak periods, shortening inspection times, and improving the overall passenger experience through digitalisation.

The announcement was first shared on the HCMC Immigration Office's Facebook page on 16 April 2026.

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Photo / Screenshot of pre-arrival form submission page, 10:27pm, 20 April 2026.