Do I need to fill out a Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) form before flying to Vietnam?

When filling out the PAI form, select 'P - Popular Passport' as the passport type. The visa type depends on your entry method: choose 'Electronic Visa (E-Visa)' and enter your e-Visa number if entering on an e-Visa, or choose 'Unilateral exemption' and leave the visa number blank if entering visa-free. You also need to provide your full name, date of birth, passport number, and flight number. The form can be submitted no earlier than 72 hours before arrival — save the QR code after submission.

The US Embassy in Vietnam confirmed that the mandatory Pre-Arrival Declaration now covers all international airports in the country. If you're arriving after June 22, it's recommended to complete the Arrival Card online in advance.

Vietnam expanded the PAI pre-arrival registration system to Hanoi and Da Nang airports — previously it only applied to Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc. All foreign travelers arriving through these airports must now complete the form before boarding.

Vietnam's Department of Immigration officially introduced the mandatory PAI electronic system for foreign tourists. The form must be completed online before arrival — it's essentially a digital version of the traditional arrival card.