Entry into Viet Nam suspended, restricted
2021.08.03
Announcement related to the new corona virus in Vietnam (presentation of a pass permit when traveling in Hanoi, etc.)【main point】
● On July 29, Hanoi introduced new regulations for moving around the city during a period of social isolation.
Among them, when employees / workers of companies / factories move in Hanoi for business, they are required to show a pass permit issued in the prescribed format. When workers / employees living in Hanoi work in other provinces, they are required to show a pass permit issued by the authorities. Please note that when moving from another province or city to Noi Bai Airport, you will be required to show your ticket and PCR negative certificate obtained within 72 hours. Please see below for the details.
● Japanese residents continue to work on infection prevention measures, please note the information to be announced by the government of the region of the Vietnamese government where you live.
【Text】
On July 29, the city of Hanoi issued a new notice regarding the movement of the city of Hanoi during the period of social isolation (2434 / UBND-KT). The main contents are as follows. Please refer to the URL at the end for the form of the pass.
● Employees of institutions and companies located in Hanoi can move around the city only for work, provision of essentials, processing of other important tasks, etc. The representative of the institution or company will issue a pass permit after the employee strictly adheres to the infection control measures and takes responsibility in the event of infection.
● Workers of factories / production facilities in Hanoi, providers of essentials, and those who perform system maintenance of factories / production facilities can move around the city. Employers are responsible for managing workers, comply with infection control measures, and issue a pass permit.
● If a worker or employee living in Hanoi works in another provincial city, he / she must have an employee certificate of the company to which he / she belongs and a pass certificate issued by the Vietnamese authorities in the area where he / she lives.
● When traveling from another province or city to Noi Bai Airport (including pick-up and drop-off), it is necessary to have an ID card, passport, air ticket, and PCR negative certificate within 72 hours.
● When entering or leaving Hanoi for public affairs, Covid19 infection control, diplomacy, and transportation of workers / professionals, it is necessary to have materials and pass certificate that can prove the work.
Circular (2434 / UBND-KT) and pass permit format
Original https://www.vn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100218170.pdf
Tentative translation https://www.vn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100218171.pdf
NOTICE ABOUT “AUTOMATIC STAY EXTENSION”
1. Foreigners who entered Vietnam on visa waivers, e-visas or tourist visas from March 1st, 2020 are entitled to automatic stay extension until June 30th, 2021 and can depart from Vietnam without having to apply for stay extension. For those who entered Vietnam before March 1st, 2020, the same automatic stay extension until June 30th, 2021 can be considered, subject to provision of proof that the person was stranded in Vietnam due to Covid-19, accompanied by a diplomatic Note (with Vietnamese translation) from relevant diplomatic missions, or a written document from relevant Vietnamese authorities confirming that the person was required to undergo mandatory quarantine or treatment for Covid-19, or advice of other force majeure. The person is required to present the diplomatic Note or written document on departure from Vietnam.
2. During “automatic stay extension” period, foreigners are required to complete temporary residence and health status declaration.
3. Foreigners who are not subject to Paragraph 1 or violate Vietnamese laws will be treated according to applicable laws of Vietnam.
(Sourse: Vietnam Immigration News)
Announcement related to new coronavirus in Vietnam (mandatory app like a medical filing)
【main point】
● According to the Vietnam Ministry of Health portal site, on May 29, the Ministry of Health Notification Circular 2666 / QĐ-BYT issued "Guidance on medical declaration for prevention of COVID-19 infection and how to use the close contact detection app". It is obligatory to use the application such as medical filing in Vietnam in specific cases. Details in [text] below)
● Please be careful if you are going to a place where many people gather in Vietnam.
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According to the Vietnam Ministry of Health portal site, when going to places such as business shops, workplaces, entertainment ... where many people gather (see "3." for details), we request that you use the app as follows.
1. Using the app.
(1) Those who have a smartphone install the medical filing application and file a medical filing. QR code will be issued after filing. Making a medical declaration using the QR code printed or stored on your smartphone. If you go to a place where you need a medical record, show the QR code to file a medical report.
For public places and places where many people gather, install and turn on close contacts detection app (Bluezone).
(2) Persons in medical isolation and those are subjected to a medical observation after the isolation.
Installation of a medical declaration application (VHD) and close contacts detection application (Bluezone).
2. App type
(1) VHD（Viet Nam Health Declaration）and tokhaiyte.vn
- VHD and tokhaiyte.vn
Mandatory medical filings and voluntary medical filings (domestic residents), quarantined persons reporting their daily health status (obligatory), recording those entering and exiting public places.
- Tokhaiyte.vn
Create a QR code to present to quarantine stations, institutions, workplaces, industrial parks, apartments, schools, etc.
(2) Bluezone app
- Record close contact between smartphones that already have Bluezone installed.
- Disseminate voluntary medical declarations (domestic residents), records of people entering and exiting public places, and related news.
(3) NCOVI
- Voluntary medical declarations (domestic residents), daily health reports (voluntary), records of people entering and exiting public places.
3. Definition of location
(1) Business stores, workplaces, entertainment, workplaces, industrial parks, factories, companies, production management facilities, restaurants, bars, clubs, karaoke, massage, beauty salons, gyms, conferences, meetings, seminars, training (according to the regulations of the owner of organization or convocation authority.)
(2) Places where many people gather: hospitals, medical facilities, apartments, schools, stations, bus terminals and their homes, public transportation, department stores, supermarkets, wholesale markets, markets, essentials stores, funerals, weddings, tourist destinations, travel destinations, leisure facilities, temples, etc.
(Quote source)
https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/6847426-4165
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam announced the temporary suspension of passenger entry at two international airports: Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai.
* Vietnam Civil Aviation Administration (Ministry of Transport) announced that it will stop receiving international arrivals at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi City) and Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on 31st.
* For Japanese people, please take measures to prevent infection and continue to pay attention to the information released by the Vietnamese government and the government in your area.
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On the 31st, the General Authority of Civil Aviation of Vietnam (Ministry of Transport) issued a notification "stop receiving international arrivals at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airport" (No. 2276 / CHK-VTHK), and will take the following new measures.
- stop receiving international arrivals at Noi Bai ( Hanoi City) from 00:00 on June 1, 2021 to June 7 (Vietnam time)
- It also decided to extend the suspension of international flights at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in southern Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, which was announced on May 27, by 10 days to June 14.
(Contact information)
Consulate-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh Phone: + 84-28-3933-3510
Announcement related to new coronavirus in Vietnam (Immigration suspend at Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
* On the 27th, the Vietnam Airlines Bureau has suspended international arriving flights entering Tan Son Nhat International Airport from May 27 to June 4, as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19 infection to each airline and South office.
* For Japanese people, please take measures to prevent infection and continue to pay attention to the information released by the Vietnamese government and the government in your area.
Vietnam Airlines notified each airline and South office on the 27th, "Immigration suspend at Tan Son Nhat International Airport"
The outline of (No.2241 / CHK-VTHK) is as follows.
- Suspending passenger entry at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Applicable period From May 27, 2021 to June 4, 2021 (Vietnam time)
- Applicable to all passengers
Vietnam Airlines will notify each agency to implement the above.
Entry into Viet Nam suspended, restricted
Amid complicated developments of the pandemic in the world, Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend and restrict the entry of foreigners and overseas Vietnamese in order to focus on implementing pandemic prevention and control measures in the country, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said.
Hang made the statement at a regular press conference of the Foreign Ministry held virtually on May 13, in response to questions about whether Vietnam intends to change its entry policy in the time ahead.
She noted that earlier Vietnam had also suspended entry of foreigners and only allowed entry of investors, technical experts, highly-skilled workers and business managers on the condition of meeting quarantine and medical requirements.
She affirmed that the Vietnamese Embassy in India is continuing to work with relevant agencies and doctors in Viet Nam to maintain contact with the citizens and is ready to help them when necessary.
Source: VNA
