Do international travelers need an arrival card, onward ticket, and hotel booking when entering Ho Chi Minh City on a Vietnam e-visa?

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Vietnam normally does not require a paper arrival card for e-visa holders. Immigration at Ho Chi Minh City may not ask for an onward ticket or hotel booking, but keep both available in case the airline or border officer requests them.

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Travelers arriving internationally in Ho Chi Minh City report that immigration did not ask them for an arrival form, onward ticket, or hotel confirmation. This is not a guarantee, so prepare the documents before flying.

Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City

When entering on a Vietnam e-visa, check that your arrival date is on or after the visa’s start date; entry before that date is not permitted. If an online form rejects the date, make sure it is not earlier than the first valid entry day.

Vietnam e-visa validity start date

Reports suggest checks in Ho Chi Minh City can feel less strict than in Hanoi, but entry requirements still apply. Keep your e-visa, proof of onward travel from Vietnam, and at least your first accommodation booking on your phone or printed.

Vietnam e-visa and onward ticket