Vietnam Digital Arrival Card 2026: How to Fill It Step by Step
Vietnam introduced a free digital pre-arrival declaration in 2026 — often called the Vietnam digital arrival card. Submit it on the official portal up to 3 days before landing and show the QR code at immigration.
Who this is for: foreign travellers flying into Vietnam's main international airports.
Open the official Vietnam pre-arrival declaration form →prearrival.immigration.gov.vn · Vietnam Immigration Department · FreeKeep this page open in another tab if you get stuck on a field.
Which airports?
It started at Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) on 15 April 2026. By June 2026 it covered Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc. Airport details →
What to keep ready
Step-by-step
1Open the portal
Go to prearrival.immigration.gov.vn — type it yourself.
2Personal & visa details
Enter your passport details exactly as printed, then your visa or visa-exemption information.
3Flight & accommodation
Add your flight number, arrival date and where you'll stay — copy the address from your booking.
4Health self-declaration
Answer the health questions honestly.
5Save the QR code
Submit and save the QR code on your phone or print it. Each traveller gets their own.
At immigration
Show your QR code with your passport at the immigration counter. Travellers who declared in advance generally clear faster.
Common mistakes
- Submitting more than 3 days early.
- One QR code for the whole family — each person needs their own.
- Thinking it replaces a visa — it doesn't.
- Paying a reseller site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vietnam's digital arrival card free?
Yes. The pre-arrival declaration is free on the official portal prearrival.immigration.gov.vn.
When should I submit it?
Up to 3 days before arrival, or on arrival. Submissions earlier than 3 days aren't accepted.
Which airports use it?
Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, according to a June 2026 notice.
Does every family member need one?
Yes. Each traveller, including children, gets their own QR code linked to their passport.
Does it replace a Vietnam visa?
No. You still need a valid visa or visa exemption. The declaration is separate.
Is it mandatory?
Vietnamese authorities strongly advise it to speed up entry and avoid long immigration queues. Treat it as required.
Official sources
- Vietnam pre-arrival declaration — official portal (prearrival.immigration.gov.vn)
- Vietnam e-Visa — official portal (evisa.gov.vn)
- Singapore Embassy in Hanoi: pre-arrival declaration notice