REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS WITH SHORT-TERM ENTRY INTO VIETNAM

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS WITH SHORT-TERM ENTRY INTO VIETNAM

The Covid-19 translation is under good control by Vietnam, so the Government has made some changes in the immigration issue for foreigners. The following article will outline some points of to not for foreigners with short-term entry and stay in Vietnam for less than 14 days. 

Subjects of application

Due to the good progress in fighting against the Covid-19 epidemic, the provisions of Vietnamese law on medical isolation from foreigners have been relaxed, one of the documents shows That is Official Dispatch No. 4674/BYT-MT. The subjects applied under this official letter include:

Foreigners entering Vietnam to work short-term, specifically including:

– Investors, experts, skilled workers, business managers and relatives. and objects under agreements with each country (hereinafter referred to as experts);

– Guests enter for diplomatic and official purposes;

– People who contact experts and visitors enter for diplomatic and official purposes during their entry and work in Vietnam.

These subjects will be specified on the Covid-19 translation monitoring isolation procedure.

Specific requirements for Covid epidemic prevention

For professionals on entry

a. Prior to entry 

Experts will be specifically planned on working plans, location of accommodation, transportation, and isolation; Plan to ensure safety against COVID-19 in the working process.

Experts need to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 3-5 days before the date of entry to Vietnam and test negative results.

b. At immigration and exit 

Experts will be assigned a separate transportation stream and must present negative test results for SARS-CoV-2 upon entry.

After that, experts will have to make electronic medical declarations, measure body temperature, and screen according to instructions to detect suspected cases and have to use Bluezone application while in Vietnam.

c. Accommodation 

Specialist will be at the accommodation (hotel, accommodation arranged by the business, other accommodation) arranged by the People’s Committee of the province;

Experts will be sampled and tested for SARS-COV-2. If the test result is negative, the specialist will be considered for permission to work locally. 

In addition to the above locations, experts must comply with the requirements and instructions at the meeting place, signing; work place, field trip. Experts will be transported by specialized vehicles in accordance with the law.

For visitors entering for diplomatic and official purposes

The requirements for COVID-19 epidemic prevention are basically the same as for experts. However, for VIP guests from the rank of Deputy Minister or equivalent or higher: no certificate of negative for SARS-CoV-2 is required upon entry; not install, use Bluezone app and do not have to test for SARS-CoV-2 after entry.

In addition, the general requirement for the above two groups of subjects is:

– To fully comply with electronic medical declaration upon entry. Use the Bluezone app during your stay in Vietnam (except for VIPs from the deputy minister level or equivalent);

– Must monitor the health every day, when there is one manifestation of fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, must immediately notify the agency or organization inviting experts/visitors to enter for diplomatic and official purposes. and health agencies;

– Adequate personal hygiene measures must be followed:

+ Wash hands frequently with soap and clean water or hand sanitizer solution, especially before entering the meeting room, before and after eating and drinking;

+ Limit shaking hands with others;

+ Do not share personal items such as cups, water bottles, handkerchiefs, etc.;

+ Not out of the property. Implement meeting schedules, signing, working, and going on field trips according to previously announced plans.

Foreigners with short-term entry need to comply with the conditions and quarantine procedures to monitor the Covid-19 epidemic. (Photo: Internet)

For persons in close contact with experts and visitors entering for diplomatic and official purposes during their stay in Vietnam

This group of subjects need to fulfill the following requirements:

– Must declare to medical authorities to receive information;

– During the process of contacting and working with experts and guests on entry for diplomatic and official purposes: wearing a mask, washing hands, ensuring separation and properly implementing COVID-19 epidemic prevention, self health monitoring;

– After stopping contact, working with experts and visitors for diplomatic purposes, public service, need to self-monitor health, still be able to work normally, limit contact with the community within 14 days from last exposure;

– If there are symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath, require isolation at the property, notify local health authority or the Ministry of Health for consultation and examination, tested according to the regulations of the National Steering Committee for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 and the Ministry of Health.

Legal basis:  

  • Official Dispatch No. 4674/BYT-MT;

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