Vietnam Digital Arrival Card 2026: QR Pre-Arrival Form Guide

✨ Update – June 2026

Important notice for travelers: Starting July 1, 2026, Vietnam will introduce mandatory health declarations for certain inbound, outbound, and transit travelers under Decree No. 165.

• Declarations can be submitted electronically or in paper form

• Must be completed within 7 days before entry, exit, or transit

• Travelers may be asked to provide vaccination proof or other preventive health documents

• Border quarantine officers may conduct temperature checks and health inspections if infectious disease signs are suspected

👉 If you plan to enter, exit, or transit through Vietnam after July 1, 2026, please check the latest requirements before your trip to avoid delays.

Is the Vietnam Arrival Card required in 2026?

Yes. As of 2026, most foreign travelers arriving at participating international airports in Vietnam are required to complete the Digital Pre-Arrival Form (QR code) before immigration. The system is currently used at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang (DAD), and Phu Quoc (PQC).

👉 Official form (required before arrival)

⚠️ Important:
Even if you complete the form, immigration queues at SGN can still take 30–60+ minutes during peak hours.

Why this matters:

• If you don’t fill it in advance → delays at immigration

• If you do it at the airport → longer queues

• Even with the form → waiting time can still exceed 30–60 minutes during peak hours

💡 Reality at Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN)

Multiple flights arrive at the same time, immigration queues build up fast, even with the QR form → delays still happen
👉 If you encounter system issues such as “Passport Blacklist” errors, QR code not generating, or hotel selection problems, you can find step-by-step solutions in our detailed guide: Vietnam QR Code & Blacklist Error Fix

👉 Most travelers fill the form — and still wait. Many travelers choose Fast Track assistance to reduce waiting time at immigration, especially during peak hours.

🚀 Want to skip immigration queues completely?

The fastest way to enter Vietnam at SGN:

According to recent airport operational updates and the official immigration pre-arrival portal, Tan Son Nhat Airport introduced a QR-based digital pre-arrival process for foreign travelers on April 15, 2026.

Travelers in the eligible categories must submit their personal entry details either:

• online before departure

• or by scanning a QR code after landing at SGN Airport

The online pre-arrival declaration form is available at:👉 Pre-arrival Information Submission for Visitors

The Digital Arrival Card generally applies to eligible foreign travelers arriving at participating airports in Vietnam:

✅ Foreign passport holders
✅ Overseas Vietnamese with a valid visa

It does not apply to:

❌ Vietnamese citizens
❌ Transit passengers staying airside

The fastest option is to complete the declaration before your flight departs.
If you are still waiting for your visa approval, our Urgent Vietnam eVisa service can help you get your visa in as little as 4–24 hours before departure.

Step-by-step

Option A — Complete online before departure (recommended)

1. Open the official immigration form
2. Fill in:
   • full name
   • passport number
   • nationality
   • flight number
   • hotel/address in Vietnam
3. Submit the form
4. Keep the confirmation ready on your phone

Option B — Scan QR code after arrival

If you didn’t complete it before departure, QR codes will be available in the immigration area at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

However, this may cause delays during peak arrival hours.

Here’s the practical reality:

Tan Son Nhat is already known for long immigration queues, especially in the evening when multiple international flights land close together. Recent traveler reports still mention waits of 40+ minutes even in priority lanes during busy periods.

Adding form completion after landing can easily make this worse.

That’s why we strongly recommend finishing the declaration before boarding your flight to Vietnam.

Best-case outcome

• faster queue movement
• fewer document questions
• less stress after long-haul flights
• easier handoff for airport pickup or Fast Track staff

For families with children, elderly travelers, or late-night arrivals, this becomes even more important.

To make this even smoother, ensure you have internet access immediately upon arrival. The easiest way is to activate a Vietnam eSIM before departure – you’ll be online as soon as you land, with your QR confirmation always at hand. 

Here’s the business-critical angle many travelers miss:

The new QR declaration helps, but it does not eliminate immigration queues.

It simply makes document processing more efficient.
During peak periods, lines can still be significant.

For travelers who want the fastest airport arrival experience, the best combination is:

QR Pre-Arrival + Vietnam CK Fast Track

This gives travelers:

• airport meet & greet
• priority immigration lane support
• faster airport exit
• smooth transfer handoff
• ideal support for urgent connections

This is especially valuable if you:

• arrive with children
• travel after 8 PM
• land during holiday periods
• need fast hotel transfer
• are visiting Vietnam for the first time

The Digital Arrival Card is currently being used at several international airports in Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang (DAD), and Phu Quoc (PQC). Travelers should always check the latest official requirements before departure.

Vietnam continues to expand and refine its digital border procedures. Travelers should always check the latest official requirements before departure.

👉 What this means for travelers:

• Always check the latest entry requirements before departure

• Be prepared for similar procedures at airports like Hanoi (HAN) or Da Nang (DAD)

• Completing the form in advance is becoming the new standard when arriving in Vietnam

🔄 This guide is maintained by Vietnam CK, a licensed travel agency based in Vietnam. Our team assists international travelers every day through airport Fast Track services and continuously monitors official immigration procedures to keep this information accurate and up to date.