PHU QUOC TO WELCOME FOREIGN VISITORS WITH VACCINE PASSPORTS BY OCTOBER
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed opening Phu Quoc Island to international visitors with vaccine passports after receiving consultations from the Ministries of Health, Public Security, Foreign Affairs, National Defence, Transport, and Information and Communications.
PASSPORTS WITH MICROCHIP TO BE ISSUED IN AUGUST
From August 14, 2021, citizens can choose to apply for passports with or without electronic chip, according to Circular 73/2021/TT-BCA of the Ministry of Public Security on passport specimens.
NOTICE FOR AUTOMATIC STAY EXTENSION FOR FOREIGNERS STRANDED DUE TO COVID-19
The Viet Nam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security has issued a notice for automatic stay extension for foreigners stranded in Viet Nam due to COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS MAY RESUME LATER THIS YEAR: AVIATION AUTHORITY
A CAAV representative said Monday that they expect Covid-19 vaccination rates in Vietnam and the rest of the world, especially in important aviation markets for Vietnam like Northeast Asia and Europe, would increase greatly in the second half of 2021.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGNERS WHEN TRAVELING ON DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
The Civil Aviation Administration of Việt Nam has announced its new requirements for documents when foreigners are travelling on domestic flights.
VIETNAM AIRLINES TO PILOT DIGITAL HEALTH PASSPORT IATA TRAVEL PASS
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, in coordination with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will begin piloting the digital health app IATA Travel Pass on June 1.
DIGITAL TRAVEL PASS: AN INITIATIVE BY INT'L AVIATION TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile application under development allowing travelers to simply and securely store and manage certifications for COVID-19 tests or vaccines.
VAN DON INT’L AIRPORT REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 3
The decision was made at the proposal of the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV).
Previously, the ministry decided to close the airport for 15 days, starting from January 29, after a security officer working at the airport was confirmed positive for COVID.
