Arrival at Saigon airport

drybones Active member

Member since 10 April 2013

drybonesActive member06 May 2022 03:15:03

I came from London to Saigon on 4 May via Singapore airlines. At passport control in HCM airport only my passport was looked at. Nothing about PCR tests, health declarations or insurance. However in London it was a different story. The airline did a pre check in request for a negative covid PCR result. At the actual check in I had to show my PCR test certificate again then my vaccination status and health declaration document. Nothing about insurance was required. I hope this information is useful.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member06 May 2022 03:33:38

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I came from London to Saigon on 4 May via Singapore airlines. At passport control in HCM airport only my passport was looked at. Nothing about PCR tests, health declarations or insurance. However in London it was a different story. The airline did a pre check in request for a negative covid PCR result. At the actual check in I had to show my PCR test certificate again then my vaccination status and health declaration document. Nothing about insurance was required. I hope this information is useful.
- @drybones

Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience.

Yeah, based on the face.book chatter recently, SGN airport has stopped almost all checks except normal visa and passport (and customs declaration) checks.

In effect, the Vietnamese authorities seem to have abdicated all responsibility for COVID test results to the airlines.

As always, some airlines will interpret rules differently.

This includes some airlines requiring onward travel proof out of Vietnam after the expiration of the entry visa.

So as always (even before COVID) it's best to check ahead with the chosen airline, because even if they are "wrong", you'll never get on their plane without meeting THEIR requirements.

phongto1237 New member

Member since 25 December 2021

phongto1237New member06 May 2022 03:36:46

@drybones

Does anyone know about flying to Melbourne Australia,聽 what the requirements are?

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest06 May 2022 03:56:51

@drybones

Does anyone know about flying to Melbourne Australia,聽 what the requirements are?
- @phongto1237

Google is a good place to start.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member06 May 2022 04:23:09

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@drybones

Does anyone know about flying to Melbourne Australia,聽 what the requirements are?
- @phongto1237

Please create a new thread for your off topic post.

trinh.bernard New member

Member since 28 March 2022

trinh.bernardNew member06 May 2022 06:02:31

@drybones thank聽 you for this useful info.

Ivy_mt Member

Member since 05 April 2020

Ivy_mtMember06 May 2022 08:51:36

@drybones

Yes, it is very helpful, indeed. Thank you for sharing the experience.

Malcolmleitrim Serial expat

Member since 18 June 2019

MalcolmleitrimSerial expat06 May 2022 10:48:08

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Thank you for this helpful information as I will be flying into Saigon on 10th June. However we still must follow all the regulations as they聽 won't let us board a plane to Vietnam unless we comply with them.

May I ask how you dealt with the insurance situation? My normal travel insurance says they will cover me but I understand that Vietnam requires a specific policy stating that I have cover up to $10,000 for covid.

pogiwayne Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2021

pogiwayneSerial expat06 May 2022 11:06:45

322

Thank you for this helpful information as I will be flying into Saigon on 10th June. However we still must follow all the regulations as they聽 won't let us board a plane to Vietnam unless we comply with them.

May I ask how you dealt with the insurance situation? My normal travel insurance says they will cover me but I understand that Vietnam requires a specific policy stating that I have cover up to $10,000 for covid.
- @Malcolmleitrim

Have your insurance company put it in writing that they will cover you in Vietnam.

drybones Active member

Member since 10 April 2013

drybonesActive member07 May 2022 00:26:55

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@Malcolmleitrim

I contacted my travel insurance company and they confirmed I was covered for 拢5,000,000 medical expenses and that included cover for any covid related claims. However I am sure other insurance companies will be different from mine so it would be better to check with them as to what cover they will provide.

pogiwayne Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2021

pogiwayneSerial expat07 May 2022 01:43:57

#11

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@Malcolmleitrim

I contacted my travel insurance company and they confirmed I was covered for 拢5,000,000 medical expenses and that included cover for any covid related claims. However I am sure other insurance companies will be different from mine so it would be better to check with them as to what cover they will provide.
- @drybones

Do whatever you want. Your query was answered previously.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member07 May 2022 04:29:26

#12

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@Malcolmleitrim

I contacted my travel insurance company and they confirmed I was covered for 拢5,000,000 medical expenses and that included cover for any covid related claims. However I am sure other insurance companies will be different from mine so it would be better to check with them as to what cover they will provide.
- @drybones

Do whatever you want. Your query was answered previously.
- @pogiwayne

PW ~ Double check the quotes

That's the OP replying

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Malcolmleitrim Serial expat

Member since 18 June 2019

MalcolmleitrimSerial expat07 May 2022 07:53:05

#13

214

Thank you for this helpful information as I will be flying into Saigon on 10th June. However we still must follow all the regulations as they聽 won't let us board a plane to Vietnam unless we comply with them.

May I ask how you dealt with the insurance situation? My normal travel insurance says they will cover me but I understand that Vietnam requires a specific policy stating that I have cover up to $10,000 for covid.
- @Malcolmleitrim

Have your insurance company put it in writing that they will cover you in Vietnam.
- @pogiwayne

Getting an insurance company to write a simple statement like that in plain English is not easy.

Malcolmleitrim Serial expat

Member since 18 June 2019

MalcolmleitrimSerial expat07 May 2022 07:56:51

#14

214

@Malcolmleitrim

I contacted my travel insurance company and they confirmed I was covered for 拢5,000,000 medical expenses and that included cover for any covid related claims. However I am sure other insurance companies will be different from mine so it would be better to check with them as to what cover they will provide.
- @drybones

Thank you, my insurance should cover me, but I am concerned that the vietnamese authorities will want a simple statement rather than three paragraphs of聽 quasi legal language.

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest07 May 2022 08:59:36

#15

Came into Hanoi yesterday .. Had all the documents ready .they were only interested in visa and passport . didn't look at anything else . Although Singapore wanted to see everything.

schleger Active member

Member since 31 July 2018

schlegerActive member08 May 2022 05:07:15

#16

Ditto here, came into HaNoi 3 weeks ago. No one asked for proof of insurance. I was only asked for my visa exemption and the health declaration which was required at that time

Clip Active member

Member since 03 August 2021

ClipActive member08 May 2022 07:08:19

#17

Flying out of Saigon Airport to Phnom Penh I was asked for "Vaccine document" at check-in. Then once I arrived in Phnom Penh I was asked for "Vaccination" at immigration. Both times I showed them my evidence for 3 shots and I was allowed to pass.

No PCR result requested, only vaccine shots. This was Friday, 6th May.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member13 May 2022 20:31:22

#18

7257

Good day all,

Did some authorities ask you for a return ticket out of VietNam?
- @sailorbg

Vietnamese authorities don't ask for that, HOWEVER, your airline might insist on it, so it's always wise to ask your airline (including any connecting airlines) about that

hphuong0007 Member

Member since 26 January 2022

hphuong0007Member14 May 2022 01:46:12

#19

" The Prime Minister directed to suspend the requirement to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 before entering Vietnam from May 15."

That is what I see the news today .

AndyHCMC ViP

Member since 29 February 2020

AndyHCMCViP14 May 2022 02:06:43

#20

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" The Prime Minister directed to suspend the requirement to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 before entering Vietnam from May 15."

That is what I see the news today .
- @hphuong0007