Vietnam has launched a digital tourist arrival system for foreign visitors, effective April 15, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).
Under this new measure, travelers must complete a form with their full personal information before reaching border control points. Upon submission, the system generates a confirming QR code that must be presented to immigration officers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
The initiative currently applies exclusively to Tan Son Nhat Airport and operates as an advisory measure, though ATOR indicates it may become mandatory at other entry points in the future. Travelers are also required to select a travel date no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure.
According to ATOR, completing the form takes approximately 10 minutes and can be automated through pre-uploaded passport photos.
Additionally, data released by ATOR on April 6 shows that over 367,000 Russian tourists visited Vietnam during the first quarter of 2026, making Russia the leading source of European visitors to the country.
