Last updated: 29 June 2026. This page is monitored regularly and will be updated if official guidance changes.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has clarified the implementation of Decree 165/2026/NĐ-CP, effective from 1 July 2026.
Health declarations will not be mandatory for travelers entering, exiting, or transiting Vietnam. They will only be required if the Minister of Health introduces specific measures in response to an infectious disease outbreak or another public health emergency.
What happens at the border
From 1 July 2026, travelers will not be required to complete a health declaration when entering, exiting or transiting Vietnam.
Airports will instead continue to carry out routine health screening using thermal scanners. If a traveler shows signs of illness or abnormal symptoms, they may be referred to the airport’s medical unit for further assessment.
Should the Ministry of Health introduce temporary disease control measures in the future, travelers can be required to complete a health declaration.
What your clients need to do
At this time:
1. No health declaration is required
Travelers entering, exiting, or transiting Vietnam do not need to complete a routine health declaration.
2. Be aware of airport health screening
Passengers may undergo routine health screening on arrival. Travelers showing signs of illness may be referred to the airport’s medical unit for further assessment.
3. Stay informed before traveling
Health declaration requirements may be introduced temporarily, if necessary, in response to a specific infectious disease outbreak. We recommend checking the latest travel guidance before departure.
What to tell your clients now
Reassure your clients that:
- Health declarations are not currently required for travelers entering, exiting, or transiting Vietnam.
- Airports will continue routine health screening using thermal scanners, and travelers with symptoms may be referred for further assessment.
- Temporary health declaration requirements may be introduced, if necessary, in response to a specific infectious disease outbreak.
Keep this page bookmarked for the latest guidance. As the Vietnamese Ministry of Health issues new guidance, we’ll ensure this article reflects the latest requirements for travelers.
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