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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently issued guidelines for conducting a pilot program for welcoming international tourists in phase 2 until March 14. Expanding the scope of welcoming international tourists, before fully reopening on March 15.
Guidelines for conducting a pilot program for welcoming international tourists from now until full reopening
During this phase, tourists will participate in the pilot program for welcoming international tourists, and the welcoming process will be through chartered or international commercial flights accompanied by some mandatory regulations.
Target Audience:
- Foreign visitors
- Vietnamese residing abroad
- Vietnamese citizens
Requirements:
- Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or a 'Covid-19 recovery confirmation' within 6 months. Children under 18, elderly over 65, or those unable to receive vaccines can travel with parents, legal guardians, caregivers who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from the disease.
- Negative PCR test for Covid-19 within 72 hours (except children under 2 years old).
- Minimum medical insurance coverage of $20,000 specifically for Covid-19 treatment.
- For tourists who have been fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, participation in the travel program of travel companies for at least 03 days, with tourists (accompanied by parents, legal guardians) not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated is 7 days from the date of entry.
- Passengers must self-monitor their health for 3-7 days, if positive, they must report to the travel company and medical staff.
- PCR test on the 3rd day (for tourists not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated, additional testing on the 7th day) from the date of entry. In case of a positive test result, follow the regulations of the Ministry of Health. If the result is negative, passengers can continue to participate in the registered travel program.
- Passengers can depart the country on regular international commercial flights or chartered flights permitted.
- For tourists participating in programs under 07 days, after completing the program, tourists return to the country on regular international commercial flights or chartered flights permitted according to the guidelines and procedures announced by the respective country.
Vietnam will resume normal border operations from 15/3. Travelers can check the opening situation of some countries around the world to arrange suitable itineraries:
| Country | Application Period | Details |
| Thailand | From 1/2 | – Reopen the Test&Go travel program for Vietnam and international travelers- Covid testing on day 1 and 5, if negative, free movement and exempt from quarantine |
| Cambodia | From 2021 | – Open borders without restrictions for travelers- Incoming passengers must undergo rapid Covid-19 testing, if negative, free movement, if positive, treatment at quarantine facilities or hotels |
| Philippines | From 10/2 | – Open to tourists, restore the “visa waiver” policy for Vietnam and international travelers- Passengers must have a negative PCR test within 48 hours before arrival. For passengers not fully vaccinated, testing and quarantine upon arrival until negative result. |
| Singapore | From 2021 | – Only open to some countries under the “vaccine travel lane” format, Vietnam is not included |
| Japan | From 2/2022 | – Only accept citizens/residents returning home or spouses/children of citizens/residents- Negative Covid test at least 72 hours before- Self-quarantine for 7 days at home |
| South Korea | From 2/2022 | – Only accept business travelers for important purposes, diplomats, students, funeral visitors or tourists under the “vaccine travel lane” policy from Singapore- Negative Covid test at least 48 hours before departure- 7-10 days quarantine or health monitoring for diplomatic visitors |
| Taiwan | From 2/2022 | – Only accept citizens/residents returning home or guests with “Work Permit”- Negative PCR test within 48 hours before arrival at designated facilities- 14-21 days of quarantine and self-health monitoring |
| Australia | From 21/2 | – Abolish Travel Exemption for all passengers (previously only for passengers with relatives in Australia). Vietnamese and international tourists can enter Australia- Negative Covid test at least 72 hours before departure- Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 |
| New Zealand | Phased approach | – From 28/2: Open to NZ citizens from Australia – 14/3: Open to NZ citizens from other countries, skilled workers with documentation and Visa working holidays. – 13/4: Open to students and other workers – 22/7: Open to visa waiver countries (excluding VN) – 22/10: Open to all tourists |
| UK | From 11/2 | – Open to all tourists with valid entry documents- For fully vaccinated passengers: No pre and post-entry testing + exempt from quarantine – For those not fully vaccinated/ vaccines not recognized: Testing post-entry, positive results require quarantine |
| Dubai | From 2021 | – Negative PCR Covid test at least 72 hours before departure- RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival- Download the COVID 19-DXB Smart App for iOS or Android to declare health |
According to Mytour
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourFebruary 21, 2022
