From Vietnam to Singapore

Before departure, passengers need to fully prepare the necessary documents required for flying from Vietnam to international destinations, such as air tickets, valid passports, and forms of identification. In addition, passengers flying from Vietnam to Singapore should be aware of the following document requirements.


Passport

Passengers' passports must be valid for at least six months from the first date of entry.


Visa

Vietnamese citizens are exempt from visas to enter Singapore for stays of up to 30 days as long as their passports are valid for at least 6 months, they have return tickets, and they can demonstrate their financial capacity throughout their stays.

According to the regulations, Vietnamese citizens who stay in Singapore for longer than 30 days must apply for a visa.


SG Arrival Card

Passengers must fill out the SG Arrival Card within 3 days before entering Singapore. Once completed, the passenger will receive a confirmation email, which must be presented to customs. Cases where SG Arrival Card is not required:

  • Passengers transiting through Singapore without border control;
  • Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass holders enter through land checkpoints.

Financial proofing

Depending on the circumstances, customs officers may ask travelers for their financial proof. To avoid unpleasant situations, passengers should bring a certain amount of cash before entering the country.


Quarantine regulations

Vietnamese visitors to Singapore will no longer have to declare their health or Covid-19 vaccination status from February 13, 2023.

If passengers have visited one of the countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, they must provide an International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever within six days of arriving in Singapore. If passengers do not meet the requirements, they must quarantine for 6 days from the date of departure from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.


Cash regulations

According to regulations, passengers can bring up to SGD 20,000 in cash into Singapore without declaring it. Passengers carrying more than the above amount of cash must declare it to customs upon entry.


Pet regulations

Passengers traveling with pets (dogs and cats) in Singapore should visit the Bringing Dogs and Cats into Singapore page for further information and prepare all necessary documentation before departure.

In addition, separate regulations apply to the following animals entering Singapore:

  • Service dogs are dogs trained to assist people with disabilities. Service dogs must meet certain requirements and be approved as suitable for export or import. Please be aware that emotional support dogs are not currently recognized as service dogs and will be subject to ordinary animal import laws and procedures. Passengers can visit Service Dog Import for more details.
  • Small mammals
  • Pet birds
  • Horses
  • Wildlife and endangered species
  • Laboratory animals
  • Aquarium fish
  • Amphibians and reptiles
  • Insects and other invertebrates
  • Microorganisms

Passengers can visit Importing Other Animals into Singapore for more details.


Regulations on food, meat, and plants

Singapore has tight regulations for bringing food, meat, or plants into the country.

Food

Passengers bringing food into Singapore should check the Food Carry-On List for Personal Use. If passengers have any questions or suspicions, please disclose the food items to an Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) official upon arrival in Singapore.

Animal products

Passengers carrying animal products into Singapore must get a permit and submit the appropriate documentation. Passengers can visit the Regulations for Bringing Animal Products into Singapore for more details.

Plants and plant products

Passengers bringing plants into Singapore from overseas must comply with the country's requirements. Please visit Bringing Plants and Plant Products into Singapore to find out the latest requirements for plants and plant products before departure.

Notes: Vietnam Airlines collects and updates country entry information to offer passengers helpful information to help them plan for a pleasant flight. However, the actual regulations may change, so passengers should carefully research information from competent authorities in the destination country.