Vietnam updates: After a Long Wait, Vietnam Welcomes Back Tourists

Today, marks a much-anticipated announcement by the Vietnam Government regarding the vital tourism sector of the country. The Ministry of Health has announced that international borders, closed for the past two years, are now open.

In an effort to balance the desire of many to explore the wonders of our country with the on-going emphasis of protecting visitors and citizens alike, the following protocols were announced:

• Foreigners entering Vietnam only need to furnish a negative Covid-19 test certificate and are not required to quarantine.

• The test must have been done using the RT-PCR method within 72 hours before arrival in destination.

• Those who cannot take a test before arrival have to be tested within 24 hours after entering and can leave their accommodation if they are not infected.

• All visitors are required to monitor their health for the first 10-days after arrival and notify medical staff if they have symptoms of Covid.

• Visitors must also use the PC-Covid app during their stay in Vietnam. Downloads are available from app stores on appropriate systems. Children under two years are exempt from testing.

In an accompany announcement, visa exemptions were lifted for the following 13 countries: Federal Republic of Germany, French Republic, Republic of Italy, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Finland and Republic of Belarus. Visitors from other countries will still have to apply for an e-visa well prior to departure from their origin country. The period of stay, for cleared visitors, will be 15 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or entry purpose.

The policy of visa-free entry to Vietnam for citizens of the above countries is implemented for a period of 3 years, from 15th March 2022 to the end of 14th March 2025 and will be considered for extension at the appropriate time.

As tourism profoundly impacts the lives of many in Vietnam, we, at Trails of Indochina, are heartened at this announcement. We at stand ready to welcome you to our shores and vigilantly will make your trip as safe, hassle-free and enjoyable as possible.

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