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New Regulations for Travel Procedures on Planes in Vietnam

Beginning February 15th 2024, the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam issued Circular 42/2023/TT-BGTVT implementing a number of new regulations regarding identification documents when traveling by airplane. Per the new regulations, passengers must present certain documentation when going through security procedures to board both domestic and international flights in Vietnam.

For international flights, passengers must now show one of the following valid travel documents: a passport, a travel document, or another legal document that allows for entry and exit according to Vietnamese law such as a visa, residence card, temporary residence card, or citizen identification card. Additionally, the regulations provide details on documentation requirements for minors traveling without their own passport.

Specifically, if a minor child does not have their own passport, their name, date of birth, and photo must be recorded and attached to the passport of their legal representative such as their parent(s), adoptive parent(s), or legal guardian. This aims to more clearly identify parent-child groups to streamline the boarding process internationally.

For domestic flights within Vietnam, the minimum age to present identification has been raised to 14 years old. Passengers 14 years or older must now show one of the following forms of legal identification: a passport, travel document, visa, residence card, citizenship card, identity verification, long-term airport security ID card, ID from Vietnamese airlines, or an electronic ID verification system on their mobile device.

Minors under 14 traveling domestically still need to present documentation like a birth certificate, family registration extract, birth registration notification, or—for infants under 2 months—a birth verification form. They can also present the qualified electronic ID of their accompanying parent or guardian on the same flight. This allows younger children to still board domestic flights while maintaining sufficient identification procedures.

 

In addition, foreign nationals traveling within Vietnam must now provide their valid travel documents displaying their most recent Vietnam entry stamp, any relevant residence permits excluding visa-exempt cases, diplomatic ID issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, driver's licenses, or long-term airport security ID cards in addition to their passport.

These new regulations aim to standardize the identification documentation required to travel via air transportation both domestically and internationally in Vietnam. They bring procedures in line with international civil aviation security standards while still accommodating common situations like families with minors.

The changes went into effect on February 15th, 2024 and passengers are advised to carefully review the identification documents they need to present when traveling on flights according to the new regulations. Proper documentation is required to smoothly pass security screenings and board planes. Failing to have the correct identification could result in denied boarding or extra screening steps.

Air travel has seen strong recovery in Vietnam since the easing of pandemic restrictions. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, over 27 million passengers were transported via air within the country in 2023. With growing tourism numbers and an increasing reliance on air travel, uniform identification procedures help ensure safe and efficient travel operations. Passengers should familiarize themselves with the latest documentation rules to avoid issues when passing through airport security checkpoints. Clear communication of requirements also supports both locals and foreigners visiting Vietnam by plane.

Proper identification is a critical part of civil aviation security globally. Vietnam's new regulations maintain international standards while providing flexibility important for realities like family travel. If followed, they aim to streamline security screenings and boarding processes while confirming passenger identities as required for safe flight operations. Travelers to and within Vietnam can feel assured procedures prioritize both security and accessibility.

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