Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK)have mutually agreed to implement an expedited arrival procedure which will allowcertain groups involved in short-term visits between the two sides to enter theirrespective nations without undergoing the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
According to a press release by the Vietnamese Ministry ofForeign Affairs, the procedure, called priority travel for short-term entriesfrom the RoK into Vietnam and special entries for Vietnamese entering the RoK,basically will waive quarantine requirement for people from either country whoare going on trips shorter than 14 days for the purposes of investment, trade, oras highly skilled workers, among others.
However, prior to arrival, the entrants must obtain proof ofnegative tests for SARS-CoV-2, which cause the coronavirus disease, and stillneed to be medically examined and monitored.
Following their entries into Vietnam and the RoK, they willstill have to be tested for the coronavirus, while their health status will befrequently checked. They are only allowed to engage in activities according to agendasthat have been registered to and approved by the host country’sauthorities.
Vietnamese and Korean relevant agencies will providedetailed guidelines on the eligible entries of, and requirements andregulations on the short-term entry procedure between the two sides, theforeign ministry noted./.
VNA
