Vietnam resumes international commercial flights from January 1, 2022

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Vietnam reinitiates international commercial flights from January 1, 2022

The government approves the plan to resume regular international flights carrying passengers to areas with high safety coefficients, starting from 1/1/2022.

Vietnam reinitiates international commercial flights from January 1, 2022

According to the announcement 334/TB-VPCP issued on 10-12 by the Government Office, on 9-12, at the Government Office headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh presided over a meeting on the plan to resume regular international commercial flights. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh concluded approving the plan to resume regular international flights carrying passengers to areas with high safety coefficients, initially including Beijing/Guangzhou (China), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), Taipei (Taiwan – China), Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, Vientiane (Laos), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), San Francisco/Los Angeles (USA), based on the Ministry of Health's guidelines on health measures for entrants, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and smoothness.

The trial period begins on January 1, 2022.

The reopening of air routes must be based on the Ministry of Health's guidelines on health measures for entrants, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and smoothness.

The Ministry of Health urgently issues guidelines for entrants on regular international commercial flights, seeking input from a wide range of experts, businesses, and the public.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to lead, coordinate with the Ministry of Health to negotiate early agreements with countries and territories on mutual recognition of 'vaccine passports,' prioritizing areas to implement during the trial period.

The Ministries of Health, Public Security, Information, and Communication promptly unify and announce a shared health declaration software for air travel to facilitate passenger declarations, the operations of airline businesses, as well as health monitoring, control, and tracing of entrants.

The Ministry of Transport directs and instructs airline businesses to implement the resumption of regular international flights according to the approved plan; timely summarize assessments and recommend adjustments suitable to the actual situation.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour

MytourDecember 13, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the newly approved international flight routes for Vietnam?

The newly approved international flight routes from Vietnam include destinations such as Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and San Francisco/Los Angeles. These routes will resume as of January 1, 2022.

When will Vietnam resume regular international flights for passengers?

Vietnam will resume regular international flights for passengers starting January 1, 2022. This decision follows the government's plan to ensure safety and smooth operations for travelers.

How will Vietnam ensure safety for international travelers upon reopening?

Vietnam will ensure safety for international travelers by following the Ministry of Health's guidelines on health measures for entrants. These measures will include health monitoring, control, and tracing procedures.

Are there health measures for entrants on international flights to Vietnam?

Yes, there are health measures in place for entrants on international flights to Vietnam. These measures will be outlined by the Ministry of Health and include safety protocols to protect travelers.

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