05/30/2026
Headed to Vietnam?
Vietnam to Require Mandatory Health Declarations for International Travelers from July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, Vietnam will require all inbound, outbound, and transit travelers to submit health declarations under new regulations aimed at strengthening disease prevention and border health control.
The new rule is outlined in Government Decree No. 165, which provides guidance on implementing provisions of Vietnam’s Law on Disease Prevention.
🩺 Key points travelers should know:
• Health declarations will be mandatory for travelers entering, leaving, or transiting through Vietnam when required by the Ministry of Health.
• Forms can be completed online or on paper and will be available in both Vietnamese and English.
• Travelers must submit their health declaration within 7 days before their trip.
• Depending on the disease situation, authorities may also request proof of vaccination or other preventive health documents.
• Health quarantine officers will conduct health monitoring at border gates, including temperature screening and observation for signs of infectious diseases.
If a traveler is identified as a suspected infectious disease case, authorities may conduct additional inspections, including travel history reviews and health interviews.
The Ministry of Health will determine when health declarations are required based on global disease developments and the risk of transmission into Vietnam.
The Law on Disease Prevention also takes effect on July 1, extending health quarantine measures to travelers, transportation vehicles, imported and exported goods, and other items crossing Vietnam’s borders.
✈️ If you're planning to visit Vietnam after July 1, make sure to check the latest entry requirements before traveling!
