If you are flying to Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport – SGN), there is an important immigration update you should know before departure.

Starting from April 15, 2026, all foreign passport holders and overseas Vietnamese entering Vietnam with a valid visa must complete a mandatory Digital Pre-Arrival Information form before immigration clearance.

This new system is designed to improve immigration efficiency and reduce congestion at one of Vietnam’s busiest international airports.

The good news?
The process only takes a few minutes if completed before boarding.

From 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 here:

👉 https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn/

This requirement currently applies to:

✅ 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.

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