Planning a trip to Vietnam? You do not need to submit a health declaration before travelling from July 1, 2026, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has clarified that the new health declaration framework is not a routine requirement for everyone entering, leaving, or transiting through the country. Instead, authorities will activate it only if a public health risk or disease outbreak makes it necessary.
Health Declaration Will Be Used Only When Needed
A notice published on June 30 explains that the health declaration provision under Decree No. 165/2026/NĐ-CP creates a legal framework, not a permanent border requirement.
That means travellers heading to Vietnam for holidays, business, or transit do not need to complete an extra health form alongside their e-Visa or visa-free entry documents unless the Ministry of Health specifically announces it.