All travellers: From 15 March 2022 Vietnam has reintroduced visa waivers for the nationals of 13 countries including the UK. Visa waivers allow for visits to Vietnam for up to 15 days without needing to apply for a visa.

Travellers to Vietnam must wear a mask and follow handwashing and other COVID-19 requirements. Airlines and transit points may stipulate additional requirements to these so you should consult with your travel company/airline as to what is required, before travelling.

Vietnam no longer differentiates between vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers for the purposes of entry. All travellers must follow the same entry requirements. However, some airlines and insurance companies may have additional requirements, so check with them before travelling.

Proof of negative COVID test result: From 15 May you no longer need to take a COVID-19 test before travelling to Vietnam. If you show symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, loss of taste, loss of smell, headache, diarrhoea, breathing difficulty, etc.) you must notify the health agency at the border gates.

If you’re fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for Vietnam are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Proof of vaccination status: You don’t need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to Vietnam.

If you’re not fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for Vietnam are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year
Entry requirements for Vietnam are the same for all travellers, regardless of whether you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year.

If you’re transiting through Vietnam: Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.

Check with your airline before departing.

Exemptions: There are no exemptions to Vietnam’s entry requirements.

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