Info for travellers on Covid-19 in Vietnam

Since the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Vietnam has closely monitored the situation and installed a series of proactive, comprehensive measures to combat the spread of the virus within the country and prepare its public health facilities. Past experience with other epidemics places Vietnam in a strong position to protect its population as well as visitors passing through. 

Travellers in Vietnam may have questions about the spread of the virus in Vietnam, as well as which policies are in place in Vietnam. Below is a full overview of the COVID-19 situation in Vietnam as it relates to travellers.

From September 22, Vietnam is resuming international commercial flights to six destinations: Guangzhou, Taiwan, Seoul, Tokyo, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. At this time the country is only offering entry to diplomats, experts, investors and their respective family members, and Vietnamese returning home. All visitors must meet specific Covid-19 regulations and bring the required paperwork in order to be granted entry into Vietnam.

Vietnam has automatically extended its free temporary residence until Sept. 30, 2020 for foreigners who have entered Vietnam on tourist visas on or after March 1, 2020. Foreigners in the country during this time must fill out medical declarations online (https://tokhaiyte.vn/) and temporary residence declarations with their hotels or landlords.

The city of Da Nang lifted social distancing restrictions on September 4 and inter-provincial transport is allowed to resume from September 7. Hai Duong Province remains under social distancing orders until further notice.

Foreigners and residents in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Hanoi are required to wear masks in public may be fined from 100,000VND to 300,000VND for failure to comply.

Festivals and religious events, sports events, large gatherings, and non-essential businesses such as karaoke bars, clubs and massage parlours are suspended in a number of major Vietnamese destinations, including Hoi An, Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen, and Ninh Thuan.

Current snapshot of COVID-19 situation in Vietnam

Source: https://vietnam.travel