{"id":2504,"date":"2026-04-20T06:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/?p=2504"},"modified":"2026-04-25T09:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T09:05:24","slug":"vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Travel Update: Mandatory Pre-Arrival Requirement From 15 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have clients flying into Vietnam, here&#8217;s something you need to know and share with them right now. A major <\/span><b>Vietnam travel update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in effect, and non-compliance could mean delays at immigration. Here&#8217;s everything you need to brief your travelers on before they board.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#Vietnam_New_Entry_Rules_For_International_Passengers_2026\" >Vietnam New Entry Rules For International Passengers 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#Who_Needs_to_Complete_It\" >Who Needs to Complete It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#How_to_Complete_the_Vietnam_Digital_Arrival_Card\" >How to Complete the Vietnam Digital Arrival Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#Why_This_Vietnam_Pre-Arrival_Requirement_Matters\" >Why This Vietnam Pre-Arrival Requirement Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#Whats_Coming_Next_Expansion_to_All_of_Vietnam\" >What&#8217;s Coming Next: Expansion to All of Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#A_Quick_Checklist_for_Travel_Agents\" >A Quick Checklist for Travel Agents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#How_to_Communicate_This_to_Your_Clients\" >How to Communicate This to Your Clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#Stay_Ahead_of_Vietnam_Travel_Requirements_2026\" >Stay Ahead of Vietnam Travel Requirements 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#Key_Details_at_a_Glance\" >Key Details at a Glance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/vietnam-travel-update-mandatory-pre-arrival-requirement-from-15-april-2026\/#To_keep_yourself_updated_with_all_the_travel_updates_join_our_WhatsApp_Channel\" >To keep yourself updated with all the travel updates, join our WhatsApp Channel.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Changed_For_Vietnam_Travel\"><\/span><b>What&#8217;s Changed For Vietnam Travel?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective <\/span><b>15 April 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all foreign nationals traveling to <\/span><b>Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) \u2013 SGN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are now required to complete a <\/span><b>Vietnam Digital Arrival Card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before landing. <\/span><b>This is not optional.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a <\/span><b>mandatory pre-arrival requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> introduced by Vietnam&#8217;s immigration authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>Vietnam entry requirements update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is already active, so any clients with upcoming travel to Ho Chi Minh City need to act on this immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2507 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/happiness-asian-female-traveller-hand-hold-smartphone-show-screen-passport-ready-travel-going-abroad-airport-terminal-departurenew-normal-lifestyle-travel-after-covid-lock-down-is_11zon-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_New_Entry_Rules_For_International_Passengers_2026\"><\/span><strong>Vietnam New Entry Rules For International Passengers 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Needs_to_Complete_It\"><\/span><b>Who Needs to Complete It?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All foreign nationals regardless of nationality or visa type traveling to Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, SGN) are required to submit the digital arrival card before their trip. There are no exemptions currently announced for visa-on-arrival travelers, e-visa holders, or those entering under visa-free agreements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a travel agent, this means <\/span><b>every international passenger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your booking list heading to SGN must be informed and guided to complete the card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Complete_the_Vietnam_Digital_Arrival_Card\"><\/span><b>How to Complete the Vietnam Digital Arrival Card<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registration process is straightforward and fully online. Here&#8217;s what your clients need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1 \u2014 Visit the official portal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Direct your clients to the official Vietnam immigration pre-arrival portal: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2 \u2014 Complete within the right window:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>Vietnam digital arrival card requirement for travelers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be completed <\/span><b>within three (3) days before arriving in Vietnam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a strict window, completing it too early is not valid, and failing to complete it before arrival risks delays at immigration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3 \u2014 Have confirmation ready:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Travelers should keep a copy of their completed registration either digital or printed handy for immigration at the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2508 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-320x214.jpg 320w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/male-female-tourists-look-map-beside-railway_11zon-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Vietnam_Pre-Arrival_Requirement_Matters\"><\/span><b>Why This Vietnam Pre-Arrival Requirement Matters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam&#8217;s immigration authorities have introduced the <\/span><b>Vietnam pre arrival requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of a broader effort to streamline border processing, improve security screening, and modernize arrival procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key point for your clients: <\/span><b>non-compliance may delay immigration processing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At a busy hub like Ho Chi Minh City&#8217;s Tan Son Nhat Airport, any delay at immigration can cascade into missed connections, lost hotel bookings, or disrupted itineraries. The fix is simple \u2014 complete the card in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of this similarly to systems like the US ESTA, Australia&#8217;s ETA, or India&#8217;s Air Suvidha (now discontinued). Pre-arrival digital declarations are becoming the global standard, and Vietnam is now firmly part of that trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Coming_Next_Expansion_to_All_of_Vietnam\"><\/span><b>What&#8217;s Coming Next: Expansion to All of Vietnam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is important for agents booking travel beyond Ho Chi Minh City. According to the latest <\/span><b>Vietnam immigration rules 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Vietnam Digital Arrival Card system will soon be extended to other destinations across Vietnam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang (DAD), and other international airports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the <\/span><b>Vietnam mandatory pre arrival declaration April 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is currently applicable only to SGN, travel agents should expect a national rollout in the coming months. Start building this into your standard client communication workflows now so you&#8217;re not scrambling when the expansion happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Quick_Checklist_for_Travel_Agents\"><\/span><b>A Quick Checklist for Travel Agents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a simple checklist you can use when processing Vietnam-bound bookings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm the arrival airport \u2014 is it Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind the client about the Vietnam Digital Arrival Card requirement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share the portal link:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advise them to complete it within 3 days before arrival \u2014 not before, not after landing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggest saving the confirmation on their phone and as a printout\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flag this <\/span><b>Vietnam travel update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your booking notes for all SGN itineraries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Communicate_This_to_Your_Clients\"><\/span><b>How to Communicate This to Your Clients<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it simple when briefing travelers. Here&#8217;s a sample message you can adapt:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Important update for your Vietnam trip: All international travelers arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) must now complete a Digital Arrival Card before landing. Please complete it within 3 days of your arrival date at<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Skipping this step may cause delays at immigration.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short. Clear. Actionable. That&#8217;s all it takes to keep your clients moving smoothly through the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Ahead_of_Vietnam_Travel_Requirements_2026\"><\/span><b>Stay Ahead of Vietnam Travel Requirements 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Vietnam travel requirements 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> landscape is evolving quickly. With the digital arrival card now mandatory at SGN and a national rollout expected, this is the time to update your internal processes and client communication templates. Add a standing reminder to all Vietnam booking confirmations, and ensure your team is briefed on this change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam remains one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia \u2014 from the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the cultural richness of Hanoi and the beaches of Da Nang. A small administrative step like the digital arrival card shouldn&#8217;t stand between your clients and an incredible trip. Make sure it doesn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Details_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><b>Key Details at a Glance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 491px;\" width=\"548\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Effective Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 April 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Applies To<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All foreign nationals arriving at SGN (Ho Chi Minh City)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Registration Window<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within 3 days before arrival<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Official Portal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/prearrival.immigration.gov.vn\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expansion<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming soon to other Vietnam airports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Non-compliance Risk<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delays at immigration processing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay updated on the latest <\/span><\/i><b><i>Vietnam travel update<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and global entry requirement changes by following our agency blog. For specific client queries or group travel concerns, contact our destination specialists.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_keep_yourself_updated_with_all_the_travel_updates_join_our_WhatsApp_Channel\"><\/span><strong><i>To keep yourself updated with all the travel updates, join our <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VacRBtR72WToDGu3413f\">WhatsApp Channel.<\/a><\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have clients flying into Vietnam, here&#8217;s something you need to know and share with them right now. A major Vietnam travel update is in effect, and non-compliance could mean delays at immigration. Here&#8217;s everything you need to brief your travelers on before they board. What&#8217;s Changed For Vietnam Travel? 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