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How does COVID-19 affect travelling in Vietnam?
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Vietnam has imposed several travel restrictions on those entering the country. Please check the frequently asked questions below to get a travel update in relation to Vietnam and the coronavirus.
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Are there many cases of COVID-19 in Vietnam?
As of October 14, Vietnam has confirmed 1.113 cases of COVID-19, of which 1.026 patients have recovered. 49 patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated.
How many people have died in Vietnam as a result of COVID-19?
The Vietnamese government has reported 35 deaths in Vietnam as a result of the coronavirus.
When was the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Vietnam?
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 appeared in Vietnam on January 23, 2020.
What are the travel restrictions for Vietnam due to COVID-19?
Vietnam has suspended the entry of all foreign nationals from March 22, 2020, until further notice to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The measure does not apply to diplomats, officials, foreign investors, experts, and skilled workers.
Is Vietnam using an app in battling COVID-19?
In order to limit the spread of COVID-19 within Vietnam, the government is promoting an app called Bluezone to facilitate the early detection of suspected cases. Mid-August, the Bluezone app was downloaded by nearly 15 million people – accounting for 14% of the national population. The Bluetooth-based app helps determine if a person has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient somewhere in Vietnam.
When will Vietnam open it’s borders for tourists?
Vietnam has suspended the entry of all foreign nationals from March 22, 2020, until further notice to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The government of Vietnam has not made any official statement on when the borders will be opening again for tourists.
Do I need to go in quarantine upon entering Vietnam?
Anyone entering Vietnam must undergo medical checks and 14-day quarantine upon arrival.
Vietnam has designated over 200 hotels with over 20.000 beds as paid quarantine facilities. The quarantine hotels are located mainly in major cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang. Prices range between €7 and €200 per room per night.
However, Vietnam has suspended the entry of tourists until further notice.
Only Vietnamese nationals, foreigners on diplomatic or official business, and highly skilled workers allowed to enter the country due to COVID-19. At September 2, 2020, the Vietnamese government lifted the 14-day mandatory quarantine for foreign experts, investors, managers, and diplomats, if their stay in Vietnam is shorter than 14 days.
What is Vietnam’s visa policy due to COVID-19?
The Immigration Office of Vietnam has officially suspended all visa exemptions for citizens of South Korea, Belarus, Russia, Japan, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Vietnam’s Immigration Office is granting e-visa to citizens of 80 countries since July 1, 2020. While this is a positive sign for Vietnam to reopen it’s borders, the nation’s borders remain closed to foreign visitors due to the pandemic and the government has not made any official statement on when the borders will reopen.
So, yes, you can get an e-visa for Vietnam, however, you temporarily can’t enter the country. It is not known when borders to Vietnam will open again.
Is Vietnam allowing international flights with tourists due to COVID-19?
Yes, but very limited. Since April 1, 2020, there are no international flights with tourists going in or out of Vietnam. Flights from and to the mainland of China have been suspended since February 1, 2020.
Since June, foreign airlines like Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airlines, and Qatar Airways have resumed regular flights to and from Vietnam. These flights, however, only transported goods to Vietnam, and passengers (Vietnamese citizens, foreign diplomats, experts, and skilled workers) and goods from Vietnam to international destinations.
Vietnam is allowing international flights to and from Guangzhou (China), Taiwan (China), Seoul (the Republic of Korea), and Tokyo (Japan) from September 15, and to Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Vientiane (Laos) from September 22.
And what about domestic travel in Vietnam?
Domestic flights in Vietnam have resumed since April, 2020.
Are tourist attractions in Vietnam open?
Yes. Most trades and services in Vietnam are back in business since end of April, 2020. Flights, public transportation, inter-provincial transportation, hotels, monuments, tourism attractions, and government offices have reopened with safety measures in place.
However, festivals and religious events, sports events, large gatherings, and non-essential businesses such as karaoke bars, clubs and massage parlors have been suspended in a number of major Vietnamese destinations, including in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
In light of the coronavirus, is it currently safe to travel to Vietnam?
Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s borders are closed for foreign visitors.
However, in general, Vietnam is a very safe country to travel. Please check the most recent travel advice from your national government.
What are the best sources to learn about the situation on COVID-19 in Vietnam?
Rules and regulations regarding COVID-19 in Vietnam may suddenly change. Therefore, we recommend checking both national and international sources for information:
Vietnam Travel Updates on COVID-19
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