How to skip immigration queues at Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang) and do you need an e-arrival card for Vietnam?
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TL;DR
The e-arrival card is mandatory for entering Vietnam and can only be submitted within 72 hours before your flight. Cam Ranh Airport (serving Nha Trang) offers a Fast Track service that meets you at the gate and gets you through immigration control without queuing, available for both arrival and departure.
The e-arrival card is a mandatory form for entering Vietnam. It can only be submitted within 72 hours before departure, otherwise it won't be accepted. There are assistance services that fill it out for you to avoid mistakes.
Fast Track service at Cam Ranh Airport is available on arrival: a representative meets you right at the plane and escorts you through immigration control, skipping the general queue which can otherwise take up to 2 hours.
The same Fast Track service is available for departures from Cam Ranh — it speeds up the pre-boarding checks and reduces stress before a long flight home.
If you plan to ride a rented scooter or motorbike around all of Vietnam, be prepared for possible traffic police stops for document checks — travelers recommend carrying your license and insurance with you at all times.