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Vietnam pre-arrival declaration (Vietnam arrival card)

Not more than 3 days before you arrive, or on arrival at the airport. It's free on the official site. Every traveller without a Vietnamese passport needs a declaration, including children.

Official site

prearrival.immigration.gov.vn

Only use prearrival.immigration.gov.vn. The declaration is free.

WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.

Cost
Free
When
Not more than 3 days before you arrive, or on arrival at the airport.
Who
All international passengers who don't hold a Vietnamese passport, at airports in Vietnam.

When your Vietnam arrival card window opens

Enter when you land. The time shown is local to Vietnam.

Choose your arrival date to see exactly when your Vietnam arrival card window opens.

Not more than 3 days before you arrive, or on arrival at the airport. It's free on prearrival.immigration.gov.vn.

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For families and groups

  • Every traveller without a Vietnamese passport needs a declaration, including children.

What you'll need

  • Passport details
  • Arrival details
  • Where you're staying in Vietnam

Good to know

  • Vietnam expanded the declaration to all of its airports in June 2026.
  • You get a QR code to show at immigration. It's also available on arrival by QR code or paper form at the airport.

Questions

What is the official Vietnam arrival card website?

prearrival.immigration.gov.vn (https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn/). It's free there. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the Vietnam arrival card?

Not more than 3 days before you arrive, or on arrival at the airport.

Who needs the Vietnam arrival card?

All international passengers who don't hold a Vietnamese passport, at airports in Vietnam.

Do children need the Vietnam arrival card?

Every traveller without a Vietnamese passport needs a declaration, including children.

How much does the Vietnam arrival card cost?

Nothing on the official site, prearrival.immigration.gov.vn. Sites that charge a fee for it aren't the government.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.