Vietnam to require mandatory health declarations for inbound, outbound travelers from July 1
VnExpress International • • health
Key Points:
- Decree No. 165, effective from July 1, outlines health quarantine regulations for people entering, leaving, or transiting through Vietnam, with the Minister of Health determining the subjects and duration of health declaration requirements based on the global disease situation.
- Health declarations must be submitted electronically or on paper within seven days prior to travel, using templates available in Vietnamese and English, with additional languages possible depending on the global disease context.
- Travelers may be required to provide proof of vaccination or evidence of preventive measures upon request by the Ministry of Health.
- Quarantine officers will conduct health monitoring through observation and temperature checks, and perform on-site inspections, including document verification and epidemiological interviews, within two hours if suspected infectious disease cases are detected.
- Individuals identified as needing medical handling under the Law on Disease Prevention will be managed accordingly by quarantine officers.