Do you need an arrival form or visa to enter Vietnam via Hanoi, and what documents are required on arrival?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
In most cases, you do not need a separate electronic arrival card when flying into Hanoi. You’ll need a passport, and if your nationality is not visa-exempt, a Vietnam e-visa arranged in advance (typically US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry).
What the community said
For a standard arrival in Hanoi, a separate electronic arrival card is usually not required. Immigration typically checks your passport and, if applicable, your visa.
6 days ago Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If your passport is not eligible for visa-free entry, travelers usually arrange a Vietnam e-visa online before departure. The usual fee is about US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, and it is best to keep a printout or PDF ready for check-in and arrival.
6 days ago Vietnam e-visa — US$25 / US$50
In practice, it helps to have a passport valid for at least 6 months, the address of your first hotel in Hanoi or elsewhere in Vietnam, and a return or onward ticket. Airlines sometimes ask for these before boarding.
6 days ago Passport valid 6+ months; hotel address; onward ticket
If you are planning a long stay rather than a short tourist trip, a standard tourist entry is usually not enough for living in Vietnam long-term. In that case, travelers first confirm the correct visa category and allowed stay, and only then look at relocation agencies, since full-service packages do not replace immigration requirements.
6 days ago Long-term stay in Vietnam