Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City relaxed social distancing measures on September 21 and October 1 respectively to help recover the economy with pandemic prevention controls. Vietnam has cut the centralized quarantine period for fully vaccinated foreign arrivals to 7 days from the previous Arrivals must also test negative for the virus within 72 hours before arrival and would then be required to self-monitor for another 7 days after the quarantine period.
In addition, those infected with COVID and have certificates that they have recovered from the virus within six months would also have their quarantine period reduced. The government is yet to provide further details and date for implementation. Low-cost carrier VietJet has also resumed services including to Taiwan and Thailand.
However, only repatriated approved Vietnamese citizens and approved foreign experts will be allowed to enter Vietnam. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam CAAV has proposed the government consider gradually resuming international flights in the three stages throughout the year.
Vietnam and Japan have agreed to lift mandatory quarantine for short-term visits for businesspeople and officials from November 1. However, this will be done as per strict health protocols including testing and medical surveillance. Details of the protocols and procedures are yet to be released.
However, incoming travelers will need to present a negative RT-PCR test three days before departure and test again on arrival in Vietnam. Commercial flights, however, are yet to resume pending further instructions from government authorities. In addition, if they test negative twice, they could be released and self-quarantine at their residence or company headquarters in accordance with local health authorities.
While Vietnam Airlines began one-way flights to Japan on September 19, carriers will release specific schedules for air routes after official confirmation from the authorities.
On August 31, the Ministry of Health lifted the mandatory day quarantine for foreign experts, investors, managers, and diplomats on short business trips of less than 14 days. However, they must comply with all other health measures and must follow their scheduled itinerary. If after 14 days they wish to stay in Vietnam, they can do so without quarantining, provided they test negative for the virus. Vietnamese authorities will charge a quarantine fee for anyone entering Vietnam from September 1.
However, the medical treatment of Vietnamese nationals in case they are infected by the pandemic will be covered by the state budget. Foreign nationals are required to pay for their own medical treatment. Foreign employees that want to enter Vietnam should ensure they have a sponsor who can assist in obtaining the necessary paperwork and be prepared for a mandatory day quarantine on arrival in Vietnam Vietnam will grant e-visa to citizens of 80 countries from July 1, as per Resolution No.
Details on the list of countries can be accessed here. Foreigners that entered the country before March 1 including those with temporary residence permits will also be entitled to extensions till September 30 but must present proof of documents such as health declarations and official documents from embassies. For assistance, applicants can call the immigration helpline at The helpline is available from Monday to Friday from a.
Vietnam lifted social isolation measures on April 23 with most businesses resuming operations. Nevertheless, measures such as wearing face masks and observing strict hygiene standards remain in place. As of pm on March 15, Vietnam suspended all visas and will deny entry to travelers from the UK and the 26 Schengen countries; this includes travelers that have visited or transited through these countries in the past 14 days.
This will be effective for 30 days. In addition, Vietnam has suspended visa on arrival for all foreign nationals except for those on official or diplomatic trips. Those who currently hold visas to enter Vietnam will need to undergo screenings and may be quarantined when entering the country. The announcement was swiftly celebrated by would-be travellers across the globe. Lifting the ban feels much too late, but does mean that I can finally visit my step-mum and help her sort dad's belongings.
Friday's announcement sheds light on the changes first announced back in September. Biden administration officials had initially said the new policy would go into place in "early November," leaving many foreign nationals unsure when to make or adjust their travel plans. The US has lagged behind many other countries in removing its travel restrictions, prompting friction with a number of its allies.
On Tuesday, US officials announced that restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico for fully vaccinated foreign nationals would also end. However, unvaccinated travellers will continue to be barred from entering at land borders. However, since each German federal state has its own COVID rules, it is suggested that everyone does their research before deciding to travel to Germany.
A large share of attractions such as museums and other historic sites are open for tourists. Nonetheless, everyone should keep in mind that masks are required in indoor spaces. As for the restaurants currently, they require from their diners to provide proof of vaccination, recovery, or a recent COVID test result.
Masks should be worn at all times when entering or leaving the restaurants, as well as everyone, should keep a distance of two metres. Additionally, everyone is required to keep their mask on in public areas and respect the social distancing rules. As one of the European countries that the pandemic has hardly hit, Germany has managed to keep the Coronavirus situation under control by imposing strict measures when needed. As of October 5, Germany has identified 4,, COVID infection cases, with 3, of them being reported only during the last 24 hours.
In addition, until now the country has registered 93, deaths. If planning to visit other European countries this summer, the following guides explain everything you need to know before booking your trip:.
Since then, the same has been continuously updated with the most recent changes. The last changes to the article were made on November 12, in line with the most recent updates of the German authorities.
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