How to fill out Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card — e-Visa vs visa-free entry?

If the form errors for visa-free entry, a reported workaround is to set the visa issue date to one day before arrival before selecting the visa type, then choose “Unilateral exemption.” This allowed the submission to go through.

There is a practical check-in risk when departing Moscow: one report says boarding passes were withheld until the Arrival Card was completed, even though it was not ultimately requested on arrival. It is safer to submit the form in advance and save the QR code.

Clarification on stay duration: a paid e-Visa grants a 90-day entry, while visa-free entry gives a 45-day stamp. Russian citizens don't need a visa to enter Vietnam, but can optionally get the paid e-Visa for the longer 90-day stay.

Reports indicate the new pre-arrival card rules took effect on 22 June 2026. The official site has been intermittently down for users both in Russia and in Vietnam — save your QR code screenshot immediately after successful submission while the site is accessible.

As of June 2026, the Pre-Arrival Card is required for arrivals at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Phu Quoc (PQC) airports. Complete it online before passport control — no earlier than 72 hours before your flight. Save the QR code and take a screenshot after submitting.

For e-Visa holders: select Passport Type 'P - Popular Passport', Visa Type 'Electronic Visa (E-Visa)', enter your e-Visa number, personal details exactly as in your passport, flight number, and first accommodation address (any address works).

For visa-free entry (up to 45 days): select Passport Type 'P - Popular Passport', Visa Type 'Unilateral exemption'. Leave the Visa Number field blank — it is not required for visa-free travelers. Fill in the remaining fields (name, passport, flight, address) as usual.