How To Apply Vietnam Business Visa for Polish Citizens in the Covid-19 Pandemic

• Do Polish Citizens need a Visa for Vietnam?
• How Long To Process Vietnam E-visa For Polish Citizens

Polish citizens who wanted to go to Vietnam for business can now apply for their visa since the Vietnam Immigration Department has already resumed the processing of visa applications. However, the business visa must be processed through a Vietnam-based sponsor company. This sponsor company must first request permission from the Local People’s Committee for your visit. When they approve, a travel permit will be issued. Once you have the travel permit, that’s when you can start applying for a business visa.

Who Can Enter Vietnam In This Covid 19 Season?

Applying for a Business Visa to Vietnam for Polish Citizens in the Covid-19 Pandemic

First, you need to get in touch with your sponsor company in Vietnam. This is the company that will invite you into the country and asks permission from the Local People’s Committee. Here’s how to apply for a business visa to Vietnam these days:

1. Your sponsor company must inform the Local People’s Committee about your visit. So if you plan to go to Hanoi for business, then they should send the letter to the Local People’s Committee of Hanoi. The letter should state the reason for your visit and other important details about your business transactions in Hanoi.
2. If the Local People’s Committee will approve your visit, they will give a travel permit to your sponsor company. They will also coordinate with the local health authorities to arrange your quarantine facility.
3. Next, your sponsor company should now apply for your business visa. When applying for the visa, the travel permit should be submitted along with the other requirements.
4. If the Vietnam Immigration Department will approve your visa, they will issue the business visa to your sponsor company. The sponsor company should forward a visa copy to you so you can start booking your flight to Vietnam.

Restrictions and Quarantine When Entering Vietnam During Covid 19

Aside from the business visa, there are several other requirements that travelers to Vietnam should process these days. That’s because the Covid-19 virus is still fast spreading in some other countries and the Vietnamese government does not want to take chances. So to protect its citizens and other travelers, they would require all travelers to quarantine and submit a negative Covid-19 test result.

👉 Before Entry

• You need to have a hotel booking for your 14 days of quarantine in Vietnam. This must be arranged prior to your trip. The Local People’s Committee will provide a list of hotels in the city that the government has designated as quarantine facilities for arriving foreigners. You need to choose from any of these hotels where you want to stay and book it for 14 days. The hotel voucher must be presented upon entry into the country.
• Aside from the hotel booking, all foreign visitors must also book a vehicle for airport pickup. That’s because they won’t be allowed to take any public transportation before their quarantine.
• 3 to 5 days before the flight, foreign visitors must undergo a Covid-19 test to determine if they have the virus or not. The test should be conducted at a testing facility in Poland. A negative result of the test must be presented before boarding their flight.
• All foreign visitors to Vietnam are required to have insurance that can cover the cost of Covid-19 treatment. Without the insurance, their sponsor company should agree to pay for the cost of treatment should they get sick while in Vietnam.

👉 Upon Entry

All foreign visitors arriving at the Vietnam airport will be subjected to a random medical test. Anyone who will manifest symptoms of the Covid-19 disease, such as coughing and fever will immediately be isolated for testing. If the result is positive, the visitor will be taken to a medical facility for treatment. For the other passengers who don’t exhibit any symptoms, they can proceed directly to their waiting vehicle and travel to their respective quarantine facilities.

👉 At the Quarantine Facility

When undergoing quarantine, all travelers should not get into contact with anyone outside of their hotel rooms. If they start to manifest symptoms, they should notify the health authorities immediately.

On the sixth day of their quarantine, all foreign visitors will be tested for Covid-19. If the result shows that they are positive, they will immediately be taken to a medical facility for treatment. But if they are negative, they can continue isolating and will be tested again on their last day.

Consult with a Local Agency for Assistance

If you find the process of applying for a business visa complicated, you might want to consult with a local agency in Vietnam for assistance. The agency can apply for the travel permit on your behalf and will also assist in the application of your business visa. Those who do not have any sponsor company can benefit from the assistance of a local agency. They may be able to help with getting a travel permit from the Local People’s Committee.