HCM CITY: Foreign passengers and overseas Vietnamese entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport have been required to submit personal and travel information prior to entries, under a new regulation aimed at speeding up immigration procedures and easing congestion.
The HCM City’s Immigration Office said the rule took effect on Wednesday (April 15) as part of the efforts to modernise border management and improve passenger experience, especially at the overcrowded southern air hub.
The measure has reportedly not been implemented in other airports in the country, including the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, and it is not clear when other airports would follow suit.
Under the new system, travellers subject to the requirement must complete an online declaration before arrival.
The information required includes identification details, passport photo, trip and accomodation details.
Once submitted, they will receive a QR code, which must be presented to immigration officers at the airport for entry clearance.
The requirement applies to foreign nationals entering Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese using visas.
It does not apply to Vietnamese citizens travelling on Vietnamese passports or passengers in transit who do not pass through immigration. - Vietnam News/ANN
