Vietnam's New Digital Arrival Card: What Families Need to Know
If you've travelled to Vietnam before and don't remember filling in any "arrival card" — you're not forgetting. It's new. Vietnam switched on a digital pre-arrival form on 15 April 2026, so any trip before then didn't involve it.
It's officially called the Pre-Arrival Information system (PAI), though you'll see it called the Digital Arrival Card too. Here's what it is, where it applies, and whether your family actually needs to worry about it.
Vietnam's New Health Declaration: What Families Need to Know Before July 1
If you're heading to Vietnam this year, there's a new step to add to your pre-trip checklist. From 1 July 2026, every traveller entering, leaving, or transiting through Vietnam has to complete a health declaration. It's a simple form, but it's now compulsory, so it's worth getting your head around it before you fly.
Here's what we know.