Health Clearance Requirements for Travellers Entering Singapore or Vietnam

Health Clearance Requirements for Travellers Entering Singapore or Vietnam

There are currently no major incidents to highlight. We advise Singaporeans travelling or living in Vietnam to take the necessary precautions and exercise personal responsibility at all times.

Entry and Exit

Singaporeans can visit Vietnam for up to 30 days without a visa. However, Vietnam has special requirements for persons who intend to reside for extended periods, or who plan to work, study, or engage in non-tourist activities. As visa requirements often change at short notice, we advise you to contact your travel agency, or the Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore for up-to-date information.

Onward travel from Vietnam to a different country may require you to hold a valid visa.  We advise Singaporeans to obtain a visa for onward travel, if needed, before the start of their journey, rather than apply for it en-route to your destination. Visas can be difficult to obtain at the border of the countries that they intend to visit after Vietnam.

COVID-19

Health Clearance Requirements for Singapore Travellers to Vietnam

With effect from 18 March 2020, 0000 hrs, all Singapore passport holders entering Vietnam:

1. Will have to provide health certificates issued by a Singapore authority and approved by Vietnam indicating that they are COVID-19 negative;
2. If they have travel history to or transited in the US, European and ASEAN countries (including Singapore) within the last 14 days, will be subject to centralised quarantine by the Vietnamese authorities for 14 days upon arrival; and
3. Will be medically screened onboard the aircraft after landing in Vietnam and medically checked and tested upon arrival.

For the latest information on travel restrictions/advisories imposed by Vietnam due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, please visit these websites:

• Vietnam Ministry of Health (https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/)
• Vietnam Embassy in Singapore (https://vnembassy-singapore.mofa.gov.vn/en-us/Pages/default.aspx)
• Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mofa.gov.vn)

Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel abroad. From 20 March 2020, 2359 hours, all Singaporeans, PRs, Long Term Pass holders and short term visitors entering Singapore will be issued a 14-day Stay-Home Notice. Please check the Singapore Ministry of Health website (https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19) for the latest information.