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Vietnam arrival card: Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration

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Optional form

You can fill in the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration online before you arrive, which can save time at the border. It's free on the official site.

Open the official formprearrival.immigration.gov.vn

When to submit: Travellers can submit declarations within three days prior to their entry into Vietnam, or upon arrival.

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Air arrivals at Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc. Official sources differ: Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security (May 2026) and Vietnam's Embassy in Singapore (Jul 2026) describe it as optional or encouraged; the Singapore Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (Apr 2026) says it is mandatory at Tan Son Nhat for foreigners using visas, and the US Embassy (17 Jun 2026) says it is mandatory at all airports for non-Vietnamese passport holders. It can be done up to 3 days before arrival or on arrival.

How to fill in the PAI, step by step

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Vietnam?
It's optional. Vietnam offers the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. Air arrivals at Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc. Official sources differ: Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security (May 2026) and Vietnam's Embassy in Singapore (Jul 2026) describe it as optional or encouraged; the Singapore Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (Apr 2026) says it is mandatory at Tan Son Nhat for foreigners using visas, and the US Embassy (17 Jun 2026) says it is mandatory at all airports for non-Vietnamese passport holders. It can be done up to 3 days before arrival or on arrival.
When should I fill in the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration?
Travellers can submit declarations within three days prior to their entry into Vietnam, or upon arrival.
How much does the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration cost?
It's free on the official government site, prearrival.immigration.gov.vn. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Is the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration the same as an arrival card or entry form?
Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card, customs declaration. For Vietnam, the official name is the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration.
Do I still need a visa for Vietnam?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Vietnam's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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