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Thailand lifts RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 May, 2022, and introduced two new entry schemes specifically customised for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

New entry rules for vaccinated travellers:
International travellers who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to show proof of a pre-arrival negative RT-PCR test nor undergo an arrival test.

They are still required to register for a Thailand Pass (via https://tp.consular.go.th/) with a Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination and an insurance policy with coverage no less than US$10,000 (reduced from US$20,000).

Once arriving in Thailand, they will be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere  in the kingdom.

New entry rules for unvaccinated travellers:
nternational travellers who are unvaccinated or are not fully vaccinated will also no longer be required to show proof of a pre-arrival negative RT-PCR test nor undergo an arrival test.

They are required to register for a Thailand Pass with a 5-day hotel booking and an insurance policy with coverage no less than US$10,000 (reduced from US$20,000).

Once arriving in Thailand, they must proceed to undergo the quarantine for 5 days and undergo an RT-PCR test on Day 5.

Exception is made for unvaccinated travellers who are able to upload proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel via the Thailand Pass system, they – like those fully vaccinated – will be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere in the kingdom.
While in Thailand, both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers are advised to strictly follow health and safety standards. Travellers who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms should get tested. If testing positive, they must get the appropriate medical treatment.
 

Viet Nam entry requirement in the Covid-19 prevention
 
1. Entry Conditions:
•    Vietnamese nationality passengers
•    Passengers who are foreigners, overseas Vietnamese and their relatives with valid entry documents (permanent residence card, temporary residence card, visa, valid visa exemption certificate) are allowed to enter Vietnam without going through inspection procedures, check the personnel for visa issuance/visa exemption certificate, no need to apply for approval from the Immigration Office, and relevant local authorities.
•    Visa exemption for citizens of the following countries: The Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of France, Republic of Italy, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Union Russia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Finland and Republic of Belarus when entering Vietnam with a temporary stay of 15 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type, entry purpose, as long as they meet the conditions as prescribed by Vietnamese law. This regulation is valid from March 15th, 2022 until the end of March 14th, 2025.
•    Resume visa exemption for foreigners under international treaties to which Vietnam is a member or visa exemption on the basis of reciprocity (the list is posted on the Consular Information Portal - https://lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn/default.aspx).
2. Before departure
•    COVID test requirement:
o    Certificate of negative results for SARS-CoV-2 test by RT-PCR or RT-LAMP method within 72 hours from the time of the sample collection or a negative result of antigen rapid test method within 24 hours until the time of departure, and must be certified by local authorities of the country conducting the tests. The certificate must be written in Vietnamese or English.
o    Children under 2 years old are not required to be tested, either have not been vaccinated or have never been infected with COVID-19 are allowed to enter and stay with their family/relatives. 
•    Health declaration:
o    Make medical declaration before entry to Viet Nam via tokhaiyte.vn.
•    Medical or travel insurance:
o    Travelers who are visa-exempt visitors or short-stay visa holders for tourism purposes must have a medical or a travel insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment with a minimum liability of $10,000.
o    Not applicable for Vietnamese nationality passengers
3. After arrival
•    PC-COVID app installation:
o    All passengers must install and use the medical declaration application (PC-COVID) when entering Vietnam, and take preventive measures against the pandemic as prescribed during their stay in Vietnam. 
•    Health monitoring at the arrival airport:
o    If travelers have symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection (fever; cough; sore throat; runny nose, stuffy nose; body aches, fatigue, chills; decreased or lost taste; decreased or lost sense of smell; pain, headache; diarrhea; difficulty breathing; respiratory infection...), they must immediately report to the health agency at the border gate to take medical measures as prescribed..
•    Quarantine regulations:
o    Within 10 days from the date of entry, passengers self-monitor their health. If you have symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection (fever; cough; sore throat; runny nose, stuffy nose; body aches, fatigue, chills; decreased or lost taste; decreased or lost sense of smell; pain, headache; diarrhea; difficulty breathing; respiratory infection...) must immediately notify the nearest medical facility for guidance and timely management; take preventive measures: regularly wear a mask, disinfect hands with an antiseptic solution.

Vietjet was awarded as “the Best Service Foreign Low-Cost Carrier” in Korea.

Taking place in Seoul on March 28,2019, the announcement and award ceremony of “Korea Prestige Brand Awards 2019” was honored Vietjet as “The Best Service Foreign Low-Cost Carrier”. Accordingly, many specific evidences explains why Vietjet has this award. Currently Vietjet operates 115 domestic and international flight routes, connects passengers to explore many destination across the around. Vietjet also reaches the highest rate in the Asia Pacific region with its technical reliability rate for Vietjet’s safe flights- 99.64%. Furthermore, it also obtains the IATA Operational Safely Audit (IOSA) certificate, awarded a 7-star ranking, by AirlineRatings, it’s the world’s highest rate for safety. Vietjet are paying more attention to improve their services (in-flight entertainments, comfy seats on new aircraft, delicious meals and especially friendly cabin crews, etc) in order to bring a best flying experiences to their esteemed passengers.

 

Vietjet Air launches new air route Nha Trang-Taipei (Taiwan)

On April 3, 2019, a new international flight route between Nha Trang and the Taiwanese capitay city-Taipei is officially launched. The provision of this direct flight route aims to promote tourism, trade as well as integration between Vietnam and Taiwan. The flight duration is 03 hours only and will be operated weekly and the return flights will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights from Nha Trang will depart at 12:30 and arrive in Taipei at 16:35 (local time) whereas return flights will take off at 17:35 and land in Nha Trang at 19:55 (local time). Vietjet Air is now the airline with the highest frequency of flights at Khanh Hoa’s Cam Ranh International Airport.

 

Vietjet held inauguration ceremony to announce their new 5 flight routes from, to Can Tho International Airport on 06 Apr, 2019.

Accordingly, 5 new flight routes including Can Tho – Hai Phong, Can Tho – Vinh (Nghe An Province), Can Tho – Thanh Hoa, Can Tho – Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa Province) and Can Tho – Dalat (Lam Dong) were introduced in Can Tho by Vietjet. All new routes will be operated from 26 Apr, 2019 and marked a Vietjet’s new record which becoming the most frequent airlines having the most flights from and to Can Tho. Since 2014, Can Tho airport was called up and developed, and the one who has made a big contribution in this is Vietjet. In the peak season, the airline operates up to 5 flights per day to Can Tho.

New flight routes Ho Chi Minh-Bali (Indonesia)-Ho Chi Minh are going to be operated on May the 29th, 2019.

In order to start the tourism season this summer, Vietjet Air decided to operate a new international flight from Vietnam to one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia - Bali. The duration for each flight is four hours and 5 return flights per week from Indonesian city back to Ho Chi Minh city are already in the schedule. Normally passengers need to transit in Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok but this direct flight route from Vietnam to Bali will help passengers save time on transit as well as save the ticket fare expenses. All the flights are scheduled to depart from Ho Chi Minh at 08:05, arrival in Bali at 13:05 (local time) whereas return flights will leave Bali at 14:05 (local time) and land in Ho Chi Minh at 17:05.