Do you need a return/onward ticket and an entry QR code before boarding a flight to Vietnam, including Da Nang?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that airlines flying to Vietnam may ask for proof of onward or return travel at check-in, especially on Vietjet. There were also reports that a Vietnam entry QR code became required before departure from 22 July.
What the community said
The newest report says travelers may need a Vietnam entry QR code before departure. The requirement was mentioned as starting on 22 July, so before flying to Da Nang it is safest to check the current form and keep the QR code saved on your phone.
18 days ago 22 July, entry QR code
On a Bangkok–Phu Quoc flight, Vietjet check-in staff asked to see a return ticket. Even if immigration does not ask later, the airline may still verify this before boarding.
18 days ago Vietjet, Bangkok–Phu Quoc
There was a similar earlier case on a Vietjet flight from Seoul to Phu Quoc, where staff also demanded proof of return travel. The passengers were eventually allowed to board after a short argument, but it is safer to have confirmed onward travel out of Vietnam.
18 days ago Vietjet, Seoul–Phu Quoc
Another practical takeaway is that some travel rules and restrictions were clarified for passengers by a Vietnamese tour operator before the trip. If you are flying to Da Nang with a connection, it is worth double-checking with the airline or agent which documents are required at check-in, not just your visa status.
18 days ago Vietnamese tour operator