Do you need a health declaration to enter Vietnam from July 1, 2026?

Vietnam's Ministry of Health officially denied on June 30 that a health declaration is mandatory for all travelers. Decree No. 165/2026/ND-CP, effective July 1, establishes the declaration as a reserve tool that only activates if a public health emergency is declared by the Minister of Health. Since there is currently no epidemic threat, no additional health checks are being conducted at airports and no declaration is required.

According to unofficial sources, the health declaration form is expected to include passenger details, travel route, mode of transport, and any potential disease symptoms.

Clarification on the date: the rule takes effect on July 1, 2026, not June 22. No official information has been released yet regarding land border crossings.

As of mid-June 2026, no detailed instructions have been published. What is confirmed: the declaration must be submitted within 7 days before arrival, departure, or transit, either electronically or on paper. The official website and verification process have not yet been announced.

Important: the health declaration is a separate form from the electronic arrival card (e-arrival card). Both documents will be required when entering Vietnam.

From July 1, 2026, a health declaration is mandatory for all travelers — arrivals, departures, and transit passengers — regardless of which airport they use. Health authorities may request vaccination and preventive treatment records. Experts view this as enhanced sanitary oversight rather than a return to COVID-era restrictions.