Who Needs Vietnam's Digital Arrival Declaration?
Vietnam's pre-arrival declaration covers foreign travellers of every visa type — e-visa, visa exemption, residence card — arriving at the major airports.
Who this is for: anyone unsure whether they or their family need the declaration.
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.
Quick check
| You are | Needed? |
|---|---|
| Foreign traveller with an e-visa or visa | Yes |
| Visa-exempt traveller | Yes |
| Visa-on-arrival letter holder | Yes |
| Temporary residence card holder | Yes |
| Overseas Vietnamese on a foreign passport | Yes |
| Children (foreign) | Yes — own QR code each |
| Vietnamese citizen on a Vietnamese passport | No |
| Transit passenger staying airside | No |
Not sure your airport is covered? See the airport list →
Frequently asked questions
Do visa-exempt travellers need the Vietnam declaration?
Yes. It covers foreign travellers whether they hold an e-visa, a visa, a visa-on-arrival letter or visa-exempt status.
Do Vietnamese citizens need it?
No. Vietnamese citizens on Vietnamese passports are exempt.
Do overseas Vietnamese on foreign passports need it?
Yes.
Do transit passengers need it?
No, if they stay airside without clearing immigration.
Do children need their own?
Yes. Each traveller, including minors, needs a separate QR code linked to their passport.
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