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Over the past few weeks, coronavirus has engendered fears among the public due to its outbreaks in many regions and impacts on people’s health. Residents from coronavirus-hit areas face visa restrictions as Vietnam aims to stamp out the viral outbreak. This article offers insights into the Vietnam visa application for Hong Kong and Macau citizens during the coronavirus outbreak.
According to the latest updates, Hong Kong and Macau citizens can still normally apply for a Vietnam visa with tourist purposes, as long as they have proof of round-trip air tickets. More precisely, the departure and arrival must not be any cities in China.
Hong Kong and Macao passport holders still can click here to apply online and get visa at the airport. However, the application process has now become significantly much more complicated due to the coronavirus outbreak. It may take longer to process your application; meanwhile, the application costs also increase.
Along with that, Hong Kong and Macau visitors have to face strict entry and even exit control at all border gates, from land to air and sea. The entry process, especially at international airports, for those travelers may cause inconveniences.
Most of the passengers lining up for procedures wear facial masks to prevent coronavirus diseases at Noi Bai International Airport.
Therefore, if you are heading to Vietnam during this time, although visa application is not a difficulty to Hong Kong and Macau citizens, complications, and discomfort throughout the whole process is inevitable. Health protection such as washing hands regularly and wearing masks is highly essential when traveling around Vietnam in order to ensure a safe trip.
