Pre-arrival declaration at Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

Foreign travelers arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi are now encouraged to complete Vietnam’s online Pre-Arrival Information Declaration before landing. However, the declaration is currently optional, not mandatory. Travelers who do not complete it can still proceed through normal immigration procedures with their valid passport and Vietnam visa/eVisa if required.

If you’re planning to fly into Hanoi, here’s everything you need to know regarding this new system.

Is the pre-arrival declaration required at Noi Bai Airport?

No. The Pre-Arrival Information Declaration is currently optional, not mandatory, for foreign travelers arriving at Noi Bai International Airport.

Travelers are encouraged to complete the declaration before arrival because providing the information in advance may help streamline immigration procedures. However, if you choose not to complete it, you can still enter Vietnam through the normal immigration process with your valid passport and Vietnam visa/eVisa if required.

Vietnam first introduced the system as a pilot program at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) before expanding it to other major international airports, including Noi Bai, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc.

The system is an online declaration platform managed by Vietnam’s Immigration Department, allowing foreign travelers to submit their personal and travel information before arriving in Vietnam.

After successfully submitting the declaration, you will receive a QR code that can be saved on your phone or printed for use upon arrival.

Note:

• The declaration and QR code are currently not mandatory at Noi Bai Airport;
• Travelers who do not complete the declaration can still use the normal immigration lanes;
• The declaration is free of charge;
• Be cautious of unofficial websites that request unnecessary service fees.

Why should you complete the pre-arrival declaration?

Submitting your information in advance offers several advantages, including:

• May help streamline immigration clearance;
• Allows Immigration to receive your information in advance;
• Less information to deal with after landing;
• A potentially smoother arrival process;
• Supports Vietnam’s digital border management system.

Please note that the Pre-Arrival Declaration is not a VIP or priority immigration service. If you want to avoid the regular immigration queues at Noi Bai Airport, consider our VIP Arrival Fast Track Service.

Who should complete the declaration?

The declaration is intended for:

• Foreign nationals entering Vietnam;
• Overseas Vietnamese traveling with a valid Vietnamese visa;

The declaration is generally not required for:

• Vietnamese citizens traveling on Vietnamese passports;
• Transit passengers who do not pass through immigration control;

When should you submit the declaration?

If you choose to complete the declaration, you can submit it within three days before your scheduled arrival in Vietnam. It may also be completed upon arrival, although completing it before departure is generally more convenient.

How to complete the pre-arrival declaration?

The process is straightforward:

1. Visit Vietnam’s official Pre-Arrival Information website https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn/.

1. Enter your passport details and personal information.
2. Provide your flight information and accommodation details in Vietnam.
3. Review all information carefully before submission.
4. Receive your confirmation QR code.
5. Save the QR code on your phone or print a copy for presentation at immigration if requested.

Notes: Make sure all information is correct. Incorrect or incomplete details may result in longer processing times upon arrival.

As Vietnam continues to modernize its immigration process, the online Pre-Arrival Declaration provides foreign travelers with an additional option to submit their information in advance. It is currently voluntary, so travelers who prefer not to complete it can simply proceed through the normal immigration process upon arrival.

Before traveling, always check the latest immigration guidance to ensure you have completed all required entry procedures for Vietnam.

You may also need:

• Noi Bai Airport arrival guide;
• Public bus from Noi Bai to Hanoi city center;

Disclaimer: While we put an effort to ensure that the provided information is correct and up-to-date, there are probably changes which we are unaware of.