Visas & Documents

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

Yes, as of June 22, 2026, completing the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) form is mandatory for all international airports in Vietnam, including Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City.

3 sources · 3 days ago

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

From July 1, 2026, Vietnam requires a mandatory health declaration for all arrivals, departures, and transit passengers. It must be completed online or on paper within 7 days before travel.

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Do you need an onward or return ticket to enter Vietnam, and who checks it?

In practice, the onward or return ticket is usually checked by the airline at boarding rather than by immigration in Vietnam, especially if you do not have a visa. If the airline lets you board without it, travelers report that Vietnam immigration often does not ask for it.

3 sources · 13 days ago

Do you need a return ticket to enter Vietnam with an e-visa?

A return ticket is technically required when entering Vietnam, even with an e-visa. A booking confirmation may work in practice, but a paid flexible ticket is the safest option.

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Do you need to fill out a medical declaration when entering Vietnam from July 2026?

From July 1, 2026, a medical declaration is required for entry into Vietnam. The exact process for filling it out has not been officially announced yet — it may be distributed on arrival at the airport.

3 sources · 3 days ago

How much alcohol and cigarettes can you bring into Vietnam duty-free? Can you take Vietnamese dong out of the country?

You can bring up to 1.5L of spirits (22%+), 2L of wine/low-alcohol drinks, or 3L of beer into Vietnam duty-free, plus 200 cigarettes. Taking Vietnamese dong out of the country is allowed but with restrictions.

2 sources · 5 days ago

How to do a visa run from Da Nang to get a 90-day Vietnam visa?

Daily trips run from Da Nang to the Lao Bao border crossing. Organized visa run services handle transport and visa paperwork for you.

3 sources · 4 days ago

How to do a visa run from Da Nang Vietnam to extend your stay in 2026?

Vietnam does not allow in-country visa extensions — you must leave and re-enter. From Da Nang, the most popular option is a sleeper bus visa run via the Lao Bao border crossing, giving you a new 45 or 90-day visa.

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How to extend a Vietnam visa or do a visa run from Da Nang?

Vietnam visas cannot be extended — you must leave the country and get a new one. From Da Nang, visa runs to Lao Bao (Laos border) start from 700,000 VND, and a 90-day e-visa takes 1–7 business days to process.

2 sources · 1 day ago

How to extend or renew a Vietnam visa without leaving the country — Da Nang

You cannot renew a Vietnamese visa from inside the country — you must exit, apply, and re-enter. Visa agents can speed up approval so you spend minimal time at the border.

2 sources · 9 days ago

Vietnam visa rejected after visa run or multiple entries — what to do?

Travelers are reporting Vietnam visa rejections in 2026, especially after visa runs and back-to-back 3-month visas. Rules appear to have tightened significantly.

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