Vietnam Expands Digital Arrival Card System to Hanoi and Da Nang Airports

Flying to Vietnam? You can now complete part of the arrival process before boarding your flight. Vietnam has expanded its online Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) system to cover arrivals at Hanoi and Da Nang, adding two of the country’s busiest international gateways to a program already operating in Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc.

The Pre-Arrival Information (PAI), available through Vietnam’s immigration portal, lets foreign travellers submit personal and travel details online up to three days before arrival. Once completed, travellers receive a QR code that can be saved on a phone or printed for presentation at immigration if requested.

Four Major Airports Now Included

Vitenam’s Digital Arrival Card, also know as Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) can now be used by travellers arriving at:

• Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport
• Phu Quoc International Airport
• Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport
• Da Nang International Airport

Vietnam first launched the system at Ho Chi Minh City airport in April 2026 before gradually extending it to other entry points.

Not a Visa Application

Travellers should not confuse the digital arrival card with Vietnam’s e-Visa system.

The PAI platform only collects arrival information and does not process visa applications. Indian passport holders must still meet Vietnam’s regular entry requirements, including obtaining a visa where required.

Anyone planning a trip should continue checking whether they qualify for visa-free entry, need an e-Visa, or must follow another entry process based on the purpose and duration of their visit.

How the System Works

Travellers can submit their information online within three days of arrival in Vietnam. After completing the form, the system generates a QR code that can be stored digitally or printed for use during arrival procedures.

What Indian Travellers Need to Know

For Indian travellers heading to Vietnam from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and other major cities, the update could help cut waiting times at immigration, especially during holiday periods when flights arrive in clusters.

The system allows passengers to submit travel information before departure rather than filling out details after landing. The QR code can then be presented during arrival formalities if required.

This reflects a wider trend across Asia, where immigration authorities are increasingly shifting paperwork online before passengers even board their flights.

Travelobiz Take

We see this as a practical upgrade for Indian travellers. It won’t replace Vietnam’s visa process, but spending a few minutes online before departure could mean less time standing in immigration queues after landing.