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nhatrang7777

There are many sources providing answers about vaccine requirements to travel from Vietnam to America and later back to Vietnam, but in some respects they seem vague. 
They state that I require
“Vaccination certificate with QR code, digital pass via Smartphone application with QR code” 
                            or
“Covid 19 Vaccine Passport or Certificate”

I have been double jabbed (August  2021 and Oct 2021) with AstraZeneca and I have the PC-Covid App on my Smart Phone which  documents this fact.  I no longer have the Paper Certificate as I was told that once you are digitally verifiable (in the database) you no longer require the paper copy.
My smart phone has a Vietnam phone number (SIMM).  I understand that my Vietnam phone number can be used to verify my vaccination, but, my Smart phone obviously will not work in the United States. I am a United States citizen with a 3 Year Temporary Residence Card. I am married to Vietnamese woman.

My questions are : 

Q1) Do I need a “Vaccination certificate with QR code”  OR a  “digital pass via Smartphone application with QR code”   OR do I need both?  As stated above I have a  “digital pass via Smartphone application with QR code”  I was told that the “digital pass via Smartphone application with QR code” would be sufficient to exit Vietnam and to return again 3 or 6 months later. , but I want to verify this prior to leaving Vietnam.

Q2) Does that PC-Covid APP work in America as well?   
Can it be used in America to validate vaccination in Vietnam?

Q3) What exactly is a “Covid 19 Vaccine Passport”?
Are they referring to my “digital pass via Smartphone application with QR code” ?

Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.   I would like to make my travel arrangements in confidence and I can not do that with these questions unanswered.
Thank you so much.

Brian

catravel
Hi there.  Does anyone have any information?
OceanBeach92107
Hi there.  Does anyone have any information?
- @catravel
About what?

Nobody answered the OP because of the complicated nature of the situation BACK THEN.

Such a problem would probably be best addressed at the Embassy or consulate OR in the USA forum, as it's essentially a question about what the USA will accept.

However, if you need :
As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight
Anthony Stephen
In accordance with a June 15, 2022 account, the following is forwarded. 
According to the latest Vietnam entry regulations, Vietnam applies NO QUARANTINE and NO COVID TEST for entrants, no matter whether they are Vietnamese citizens, or foreigners, entering Vietnam for tourism or business.

Here comes the detailed requirements and application process.
Experts entering Vietnam in COVID - Entry and quarantine procedure
Entering Vietnam in COVID – Entry and quarantine procedure
Latest Vietnam quarantine rules applicable to Vietnam entrants

All the regulations on Vietnam quarantine upon arrival provided for under the Official Dispatch No. 10688/BYT-MT dated December 16, 2021 have been removed. Vietnam applies NO QUARANTINE for entrants, but those persons must meet the following entry requirements to enter Vietnam.
Vietnam Entry Requirements

In order to enter Vietnam now, the foreigners must have the following items:

    A valid entry paper (Vietnam visa / temporary residence card / permanent residence card / 5-year visa exemption certificate / entry permit) unless you are exempted from Vietnam visa.
    Passport valid for at least 06 months from the date of arrival.

Note: The Covid insurance, Covid-19 vaccination certificate, and Covid test certificate are no longer required.

You’ll then need to follow the following procedures to enter Vietnam.
Post-Covid Vietnam entry procedure

Here is the process that you need to comply with to enter Vietnam now:

👉Step 1: Prepare your documents

You will need to prepare all the things above to ensure a smooth entry into Vietnam.

👉Step 2: Depart for Vietnam

Take all your luggage and the above-mentioned items to board the flight to Vietnam.

👉Step 3: Complete entry procedure at Vietnam airport

    Upon arrival at Vietnam airport, you’ll head to the Passport Control (Immigration) counter, show the required papers to have entry stamp on your passport.
    You are then free to take your baggage and discover our Vietnam.
Anthony Stephen

Note: The Covid insurance, Covid-19 vaccination certificate, and Covid test certificate are no longer required.

You'll then need to follow the following procedures to enter Vietnam.

Post-Covid Vietnam entry procedure".

Easy enough to understand...
OceanBeach92107

In accordance with a June 15, 2022 account, the following is forwarded. (SNIP) @Anthony Stephen

Note: The Covid insurance, Covid-19 vaccination certificate, and Covid test certificate are no longer required. (SNIP)
- @Anthony Stephen
All of that is nice, but if you will take the time to reread the entire OP (and not the first sentence or two) you'll see that his question was about LEAVING Vietnam and ENTERING the USA.

Also, it is a part of the website terms of use (referred to in the forum code of conduct) that copying and pasting information from another website without proper attribution is considered a copyright violation and not allowed.

Thank you for your cooperation.

pppham40
I went back to US from VN (Nội Bài) on Jun 20, 2022 via Narrita and return to VN on Aug 5, 2022 via Hong Kong... both way doesn't required any covid test or any special papper as long as you have  covid vaccination card to show.   Entering VN today the requirements is the same (Wife just got here 3 days ago), Having said that, enter the US is best to check with CDC (website).  Hope this will help.
pppham40
Forgot to mention, my hub is CLT (Charlotte, NC).... outbound they did required me to show my covid card.
OceanBeach92107
Forgot to mention, my hub is CLT (Charlotte, NC).... outbound they did required me to show my covid card.
- @pppham40
outbound on what airline?

that makes all the difference.

certainly US government authorities did not require this from you but the airline, correct?

outbound Vietnam Airlines (from San Francisco) non stop to Vietnam doesn't require any covid related documents.
pppham40
Outbound:  JP and AA.  Inbound:  AA and Cathay
Speaking of US government requirements outbound or inbound.. one must go to CDC website to confirm.... policy changing daily and I don't want to mislead anyone. 
Speaking of VN (all airlines)... they don't care and don't check under the new policy.... basically, it's up to the airlines and the passenger to comply to the entering country. 

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