How To Request An Entry Permit for Hoi An Via Chu Lai Int’l Airport

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The Vietnamese government is now allowing the entry of foreigners to Hoi An, but only those who can show proof of vaccination. Aside from the vaccination certificate, all foreign visitors are also required to apply for a visa. Take note that the visa exemption is suspended at the moment, so the only way for foreigners to enter Vietnam and visit Hoi An is to apply for a visa. When applying for a visa, one of the most important requirements that the foreign visitor must submit is the entry permit.

If you are planning to visit Hoi An via Chu Lai International Airport, then you must first apply for the entry permit. Here’s what you need to know.

Requirements for Vietnam Entry Permit for Hoi An

The following requirements are needed in order for a foreign visitor to be granted the Vietnam entry permit for Hoi An.

• Sponsor company that will invite the traveler to Vietnam and will be responsible to process the paperwork including applying for the entry permit.
• If there’s no sponsor company, a traveler should contact a local agency who will process the entry permit, including asking approval from the Department of Health and Provincial People’s Committee.

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How To Apply for the Entry Permit for Hoi An

To apply for the entry permit for Hoi An via Chu Lai International Airport, the foreign visitor must coordinate with the sponsor company or an agency. Here are the steps:

👉 1. First, prepare the requirements needed for the Vietnam entry permit.

The requirements needed could vary, depending on your purpose of visit. However, these are the basic requirements that the Vietnam Immigration will require:

• Scanned copy of the foreign visitor’s passport.
• Visa copy for those who are holding a valid Vietnam visa.
• Holders of temporary residence cards should submit a copy of the card.

The sponsor company or agency must also submit the following requirements:

• Completed application form for Vietnam entry permit. This can be downloaded online.
• Original or certified copy of the approval letter from the People Committee of Hoi An.
• Confirmed hotel voucher for the quarantine accommodation. The visitor can choose from any of the hotels and resorts in Hoi An that are approved by the government to be used as a quarantine facility.
• Travel insurance that can cover the cost of treatment in case the visitor will get sick with Covid-19.
• Details of flight via Chu Lai International Airport. These include the flight date, flight number, and flight itinerary. If the flight has not been booked yet, this can be submitted later on once the flight details are available.

👉 2. Next, submit the application to the issuing authority.

After completing the requirements mentioned, the agency can now submit the application to the Vietnam Immigration Department.

👉 3. Receive a copy of the Vietnam entry permit

If the Vietnam Immigration Department will approve the visit of the foreign visitor, the entry permit will be issued. The permit will be forwarded to the sponsor company or the agency. Now that the entry permit is available, the foreign visitor can now start to apply for a Vietnam visa. Remember that without the entry permit, the Vietnam embassy will not process the application for your visa to Vietnam.