Vietnam Strengthens Management of Business Entrants Under COVID-19 Exemptions

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] The Vietnamese government is reportedly strengthening the management of exceptional entry for foreign businesspeople to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to local Vietnamese media on the 28th, the Vietnam COVID-19 Prevention Steering Committee sent official letters to various ministries and local governments, ordering enhanced COVID-19 prevention measures targeting foreign businesspeople entering the country.

Accordingly, businesspeople entering after the 5th of next month are required to undergo real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing at government-approved or World Health Organization (WHO)-recognized medical institutions 3 to 7 days before entry.

Additionally, if an incoming businessperson contracts COVID-19, the inviting organization must guarantee coverage of medical expenses or enroll in related insurance.

Vietnam has, in principle, banned foreign entry since March 22 to prevent COVID-19, allowing exceptions only for businesspeople and their families.

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