Vietnam Arrival Card: the pre-arrival declaration required at Vietnam's busiest airports
Complete your Vietnam digital arrival card online before you fly. Get guided assistance: your details are checked before submission and your QR code is sent to you by email — for a smoother arrival in Vietnam.
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This declaration is separate from your visa: it is required regardless of nationality, unlike a visa, which does vary by country.
A declaration, not a visa
The Vietnam digital arrival card brings your immigration entry record together in a single online submission — but it does not replace a visa if your nationality requires one.
Replaces the paper NA1 slip
The old paper disembarkation card is now submitted online, before you fly, instead of on the aircraft.
Not a visa
An e-visa, visa on arrival, or visa exemption is still arranged separately if your nationality needs one.
Prepared ahead of time
Your application is prepared in advance so your QR code is ready well before you land.
3 steps to get your Vietnam arrival card
Travel with peace of mind thanks to the guided form.
Complete the form
Fill in your personal and travel details online before you leave for Vietnam.
Receive your QR code
Once submitted, your QR code is sent straight to your email inbox.
Keep it on your phone
You may be asked to show it on arrival at a Vietnamese airport.
What is the Vietnam Digital Arrival Card?
The Vietnam Digital Arrival Card, officially known as the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration, is the new mandatory entry record for travelers flying into several of Vietnam's busiest international airports. Introduced in April 2026 by the Immigration Department, it replaces the paper NA1 disembarkation slip that used to be handed out on the aircraft, letting officers retrieve your passport, flight, and accommodation details electronically instead of entering them by hand at the counter.
You may also see this pre arrival card called the Vietnam e arrival card, the digital arrival card, or simply the pre-arrival declaration — these all refer to the same online submission, managed through Vietnam's official immigration portal.
Which airports currently require it
As of 2026, the Vietnam arrival card is mandatory at five international gateways: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc (PQC), Noi Bai (HAN) in Hanoi, Cam Ranh (CXR), and Da Nang (DAD). Other airports, land crossings, and seaports are expected to join the system as the nationwide rollout continues — always check the official portal before your trip to confirm the current rules at your point of entry.
Vietnam e arrival card vs. the NA1 form
Before this digital arrival card existed, travelers filled in the paper NA1 form on the plane. That paper process is now being phased out at covered airports in favor of the online declaration, which you complete before departure rather than mid-flight.
Application fee and assistance
The fee includes the preparation of the application, the checking of the information provided, the follow-up of the submission, and assistance throughout the validity of the document.
Guided assistance
Preparation, checking and follow-up of the application.
- Application review
- Submission tracking
- Customer support
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Vietnam Arrival Card replace my visa?
No. It is a mandatory pre-arrival declaration, but it does not replace a visa or e-visa, which must still be arranged separately depending on your nationality.
Do Vietnamese citizens need to complete it too?
No. Travelers on a Vietnamese passport are exempt, along with same-day airside transit passengers who don't clear immigration.
Which airports currently require the digital arrival card?
As of 2026, it's mandatory at Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Phu Quoc (PQC), Noi Bai (HAN), Cam Ranh (CXR) and Da Nang (DAD), with further airports and land/sea border crossings expected to join.
I'm a UK citizen — do I still need the Vietnam digital arrival card?
Yes. The requirement applies regardless of nationality if you're arriving at a covered airport; UK visa-exemption for short stays does not exempt you from this separate declaration.
When should I complete this document?
Ideally within the 72 hours before you land in Vietnam, so your flight and accommodation details stay accurate and up to date.
Can I download or save my QR code?
Yes. Once submitted, your QR code is emailed to you — it is recommended to save it to your phone and keep a printed backup.