Vietnam adds health checks as tourism boom strains airports
Travel & Leisure
New paperwork risks worsening long waits as Russian and Chinese arrivals surge
The Ukraine war prompted Europe to reduce visa access to Russians, who switched to places like Phu Quoc, Vietnam, an island that increased direct flights. (Photo by Lien Hoang)
HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam will require travelers to submit a health declaration from July 1, adding another layer of paperwork at airports already struggling with long queues, even as foreign arrivals surge toward record highs.
