Do I need a Vietnam pre-arrival or digital arrival card as well as my e-visa?

Yes. Since 15 April 2026 most foreign visitors arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City must complete the Vietnam digital arrival card (also called the pre-arrival declaration) before they reach immigration, even if they already hold an e-visa. It is a separate step and does not replace your visa.

The form is free and is run by the Vietnam Immigration Department at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn. You enter your passport, flight, address in Vietnam and visa details, confirm with a code sent to your email, and receive a QR code to show on arrival.

The portal already has fields for other airports, land and sea entry, and travelers report being asked for it at other entry points too. Complete it for any arrival and check the portal for the current list of covered entry points.

Your e-visa still comes first. If you have not applied yet, apply for your Vietnam e-visa online and file the arrival card once you have the visa number. VietnamVisa.com is a private visa agency, not a government website. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry).