Since 15 March 2022, Vietnam's borders have been open again to international travellers. In 2024, both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers can travel to Vietnam again. It is no longer required to take a Covid-19 test before departure. However, travellers must apply for a Vietnam visa.
The COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the Vietnamese government has taken measures to protect the inhabitants as much as possible and to relieve the healthcare system. One of the measures was a ban on foreign travellers entering the country. By now, almost 90% of the population of Vietnam has been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, which means that the government considers it safe again to fully open the borders to international travellers.
Following a successful vaccination campaign, holidays and business trips to Vietnam are again permitted.
Am I allowed to travel to Vietnam again?
On 15 March 2022, the Vietnamese government lifted the travel ban for foreigners. It is therefore again possible to travel to Vietnam for a holiday or business trip. The English government also no longer advises against travel to Vietnam. This means that it is safe to travel to the country in most cases. Travellers are advised to be well prepared, because the security situation in Vietnam differs from the situation in the United Kingdom.
Since 15 May 2022, vaccinated and unvaccinated people are allowed to travel to Vietnam. A coronavirus test is no longer required, regardless of vaccination status. There are no longer any COVID restrictions, but you might still need to apply for a visa. Below, you can read how to apply for a visa if you want to travel to Vietnam in 2024.
Applying for a visa
Most travellers need a visa to travel to Vietnam. However, since 15 March 2022, Vietnam has reintroduced visa waivers for some countries, including the UK. You can travel with this visa waiver if you are staying in Vietnam for up to 15 days. If you are staying for longer than that, you must have a visa. You can easily apply for a visa for Vietnam online before your departure. To do so, you need to fill out an application form and provide some documents. The application process takes only 10 minutes and the visa will be sent to you digitally after it has been approved.
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Return trip to the UK and Ireland
Return journeys to the UK and Ireland are not subject to any restrictions or measures relating to COVID-19.
Disclaimer: COVID-19 measures can change rapidly and although this page has been carefully compiled, it is not possible to guarantee that all information is complete and entirely accurate at all times. Please check with your airline, travel agent or tour operator before making any travel plans.
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