Vietnam’s New Quarantine Rules for Travelers

Starting July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s new Disease Prevention Law officially takes effect, and with it comes Decree No. 165/2026/NĐ-CP, which sets out clear health quarantine requirements at all international border gates.

Health Declaration is Now Mandatory

All travelers entering, exiting, or transiting through Vietnam are required to complete a health declaration. This applies to everyone, including tourists, business travelers, and transit passengers alike.

The declaration must be submitted within 7 days before passing through a Vietnamese border checkpoint (airport, seaport, or land crossing). You can complete it either electronically or on paper, and the form follows a standardized template (Form No. 01, Appendix V of the Decree).

The health declaration form is bilingual in Vietnamese and English. Depending on the disease situation globally, additional languages may also be made available at certain checkpoints.

You may also be asked to provide proof of vaccination or other preventive measures you’ve taken, so it’s a good idea to keep those documents (digital or printed) handy when you travel.

Health Screening at the Border

Upon arrival (or departure), health quarantine officers will monitor all travelers through a combination of:

• Direct and indirect observation of health condition and appearance
• Body temperature screening using medical monitoring equipment
• Interview and epidemiological history check if there are signs or symptoms of concern

This screening process is designed to detect suspected cases of infectious disease. If an officer identifies a traveler who shows potential signs of illness, a full physical inspection will be conducted. By law, this detailed check must be completed within 2 hours.

Who and What Is Subject to Health Quarantine?

Under Article 20 of the Disease Prevention Law, the following are subject to health quarantine at Vietnamese border gates:

• People entering, exiting, or transiting Vietnam
• Vehicles (planes, ships, trains, cars) entering, exiting, or transiting Vietnam
• Goods being imported, exported, or in transit
• Human remains, ashes, biological samples, tissues, and body parts transported across Vietnam’s borders

Why This Matters for Your Trip?

Vietnam has always been a destination with a strong public health track record, and these regulations reinforce the country’s commitment to protecting both its residents and its visitors. From a practical standpoint, travelers should:

1. Complete the health declaration online in advance — this will save time at the border and is likely to become a standard step in the check-in process for flights to Vietnam.
2. Bring vaccination records or any relevant health documents, especially if you’re coming from a region with active disease outbreaks.
3. Be prepared for temperature checks and brief health questions at the immigration area — these are routine and quick.

The Ministry of Health will issue additional guidance on which diseases trigger mandatory declarations, based on the global disease situation at any given time. So requirements may vary slightly depending on when and where you travel.

At An Vui Travel, we keep you informed of all entry requirements so your journey is smooth from start to finish.

Sources:

https://baochinhphu.vn/kiem-dich-y-te-doi-voi-nguoi-nhap-canh-xuat-canh-qua-canh-102260520145805398.htm 

https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?pageid=27160&docid=216498

https://www.who.int/health-topics/international-health-regulations