EnglishIn the context of the complicated situation of the COVID-19 epidemic in the world, going abroad still has many risks such as infection during travel, The quarantine period may be longer than expected, prolonged hospitalization in Vietnamese hospitals, etc.
Therefore, when entering Vietnam, the person who enters the country and the businesses (legal entities in Vietnam) where the he/she works should be fully aware of these risks, make their own decisions and respond to situations.
SOME POINTS FOR NOTE
At the present time, in order to enter Vietnam, persons entering need to take the following steps:
1. Apply for and obtain a entry permit before entering from the Vietnamese Government's competent authorities (including the authorities in the provinces and cities);
2. Apply for and get a TRC (Temporary Residence Card) or a pre-approved visa (only for those who don't have a TRC or a visa);
3. Take PCR test, etc. and be granted a certificate of negative PCR test results before entry;
4. Online medical declaration;
5. Quarantine for 14 days after entry (Note: It may be changed depending on whether vaccinated or not vaccinated);
6. During the quarantine period specified in item (5) above, persons entering may be taken PCR test according to the prescribed number of times;
7. Persons entering the country need to continue to monitor their health at home and place of residence for a period of 14 days and do PCR tests, etc.;
8. In addition, in case the PCR test result after entry is positive, the persons entering will be isolated until he/she recovers at a hospital designated by the Vietnamese Government authorities.
*According to the notice on the website of the Vietnam Immigration Department:
Foreign citizens who entered the country on a visa exemption, entered with an e-visa or a tourist visa from March 01, 2020 until now, will continue to be "automatic extension of temporary residence" until the end of October 31, 2021, they can exit during the above period without having to go through the procedures for extending the temporary residence.
In case of entry before March 01, 2020, if it is proved that they are trapped due to the Covid-19 epidemic, it is confirmed by the diplomatic mission by a diplomatic note (with Vietnamese translation) or a written confirmation of Vietnamese authorities about being isolated, treated for Covid-19 or other force majeure reasons will also be considered for application of "automatic extension of temporary residence" until the end of October 31, 2021 and must present the above Note or written confirmation upon exit."
* Please refer to Dispatch No. 5322/CV-BCD of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control here.
