If you are study abroad studying in Vietnam at Australia, Vietnamese workers living in Australia or overseas Vietnamese who regularly return to Vietnam, this is a notable update when entering through Tan Son Nhat International Airport (HCMC). According to newly recorded actual images, the immigration area at Tan Son Nhat has a separate direction with a “Vietnamese Passport” sign, separate from the area for passengers connecting to international flights.
Vietnamese passport has separate lanes at Tan Son Nhat
Separate lanes help passengers using Vietnamese passports easily identify the area they need to go to after getting off the plane. Especially for those who study abroad in Australia and return to Vietnam to visit family, knowing this information in advance will help make the travel process at the airport more convenient, especially at times when the number of international passengers increases. high.
When getting off the plane, you should carefully observe the sign system at the immigration area and follow the correct lane for Vietnamese Passport if you belong to this group of passengers.
What should international students from Australia pay attention to when returning to Vietnam?
If you are studying in Australia and using a Vietnamese passport, when flying from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or other cities to Ho Chi Minh City, you can note a few points:
- Check Vietnamese passport before departure.
- When arriving at Tan Son Nhat, observe the direction signs before queuing.
- Go to the correct area for Vietnamese Passport.
- If instructed to use the automatic immigration control machine, follow the instructions at the airport.
- If you’re not sure which lane you belong to, ask airport staff instead of arbitrarily moving to another area.
Lane separation can be coordinated depending on the actual situation at the airport, so signage and instructions from staff at the time of your entry remain priority information.
Overseas Vietnamese returning to Vietnam should also pay attention
For Vietnamese people living long-term in Australia and regularly returning to Vietnam, the separation at the immigration area is also noteworthy information. If you use a Vietnamese passport, pay attention to the “Vietnamese Passport” sign when arriving at the immigration area. In case of using a foreign passport, you should not default to the Vietnamese passport lane but need to check the instruction sign and carry out procedures according to the passport and entry documents you are using.
Tan Son Nhat has an Autogate system for Vietnamese citizens
Previously, Vietnam Airlines (ACV) announced the automatic immigration control system in the Tan Son Nhat area, in which qualified Vietnamese citizens can use Autogate. This reduces waiting times at some immigration control stages and provides a more convenient experience for passengers.
However, not all passengers using Vietnamese passports can automatically use Autogate. You need to meet the prescribed conditions and follow the instructions at the airport. Returning to Vietnam after a long time in Australia: remember to check information before your flight.
For international students and Vietnamese people living in Australia, the process at the airport may be adjusted from time to time. Therefore, before flying back to Vietnam, you should:
1. Check passport and necessary documents
Make sure the passport is valid and the information on the documents is correct.
2. Check flight information
Especially if you have a connecting flight or continue to travel to another province/city in Vietnam.
3. When arriving at Tan Son Nhat, observe the sign
Don’t just follow the crowd. Look for the sign “Vietnamese Passport” or ask the airport staff if you are unclear.
4. Follow actual airport instructions
Movement areas and flows may be adjusted depending on passenger traffic and operations at each time.
