Vietnam travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Feb. 5, 2025, 4:12 a.m.
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The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern". According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))

Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).

Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)

Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Warning about Tet Holidays

Jan. 24, 2025, 1:32 p.m.
In addition to the above, the following items will be sent to the Embassy this month:
- While sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, I was approached by a Vietnamese man driving a motorbike taxi and was offered a tour of the city for an exorbitant price.
⇒ Please be careful, as unscrupulous drivers trying to recruit tourists for city tours tend to use notes written in Japanese or photos of themselves with Japanese people in order to reassure tourists.
- While sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, a Japanese-speaking Vietnamese man introduced me to a bar where I could drink alcohol cheaply, so I went there, but was asked to pay an exorbitant price.
⇒ Be wary of offers that promise cheap drinks.
・While sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, a "Middle Eastern foreigner" called out to me, asked me to show him some Japanese yen as he was talking about Japan, and then forcibly took my wallet. When I later checked inside the wallet, I found that a 10,000 yen note had been taken out.
⇒ There have been cases where once you show your wallet or other personal items, they have been forcibly taken away from you, so please be careful not to hand over your wallet or give in to requests.
Damage reports have been received such as:

During Tet, events are scheduled to be held on Nguyen Hue Street and other areas in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1. At crowded event venues, people will be in close proximity to one another, increasing the risk of becoming a victim of street crimes such as pickpocketing, so please be careful to manage your passport, wallet, and other valuables, and be alert to your surroundings when going out.
Also, when your family and friends visit the area during the Tet holidays, please share the crime prevention measures listed above with them.

(Contact information) Consulate General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh Address: 261 Dien Bien Phu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Phone: (+84)-028-3933-3510
Website:https://www.hcmcgj.vn.emb-japan.go.jp/
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Homepage: http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp http://m.anzen.mofa.go.jp/mbtop.asp (Mobile version)

*If you have submitted a residence notification, please be sure to complete the procedure if there are any changes to the information listed (changes to your address due to moving, changes to your mobile phone number or email address, etc.) or if you return to your home country or move out. (ORRnet: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/)
*If you are a short-term traveler staying for less than three months, please register with Tabi-Regi. Registered users can receive travel information for their destination and contact emails in the event of an emergency. (Tabi-Regi: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html)
*If you have registered for Tabi-Regi Simple Registration and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the following URL: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please encourage your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of 3 months or more) or register for a Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.