Do you need to fill out a customs declaration when arriving in Da Nang, Vietnam?

The requirement to fill out a declaration from June 22 was circulated by tour operators in their travel advisories, but no official Vietnamese government announcement was made. Information specific to Da Nang appeared on some foreign consulate websites and airline pages.

The June 22 date caused confusion: tour operators sent out notices about the declaration requirement for all Vietnamese airports, but Vietnam published no official confirmation. The practical advice is to simply fill it out — it's straightforward and avoids any issues at the border.

Some travelers reported that the official Vietnamese government website did not recognize their country as eligible for the 30-day visa-free entry, adding to the confusion. Tour operators nonetheless insisted on the declaration for all arrivals from June 22 onward.