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What Apps Do Ho Chi Minh City Residents Need When Going Out Starting October 1st?

From October 1st, Ho Chi Minh City implemented new regulations regarding movement within the city and COVID-19 prevention measures. Are there any specific apps that residents need to use? Do they still require travel permits? Find out all you need to know in this informative article.

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11 July, 2024

From October 1st, Ho Chi Minh City residents no longer need to use travel permits when traveling within the city. Instead, they will use the VNEID app to declare their movement until the PC Covid app is officially launched.

We will guide you through the use of the PC Covid app in our next article once it is finalized. For now, if you haven’t installed and used the VNEID app before, follow the instructions below to get started.

1How to Install the VNEID App

For those who haven’t installed and registered on the VNEID app, here’s what you need to do:

Step 1 Download the VNEID App

First, download the VNEID app from the App Store or Google Play to your phone.

iOS Download Link
Google Play Download Link

Download the VNEID App

Step 2 Register an Account

Open the VNEID app after installation. Choose the option “You don’t have an account? Register”.

Enter your phone number and CCCD/ID card number in the respective fields. Tap “Register”. You will then receive an OTP code via text message. Enter the OTP code as requested.

Once your account is registered, the VNEID system will send you a password to log in to the VNEID app via the phone number you provided during registration.

Step 3 Log In

After registering, log in to the VNEID app using your CCCD/ID card number and the password provided by the system.

2How to Declare Domestic Travel and Health Status

Once you have installed and registered on the VNEID app, you can declare your domestic travel and health status on the app by following these steps:

Step 1 Open the App

First, open the installed and registered VNEID app. Then, select the option “Declare Domestic Travel”.

Declare Domestic Travel

Step 2 Declare Domestic Travel and Health Status

Next, start declaring your domestic travel and health status. If you want to declare on behalf of someone else, tap the tick box next to “Declare on Behalf”.

Fill in the “Place of Departure” details, including province, district, ward, house number, street, and neighborhood/village/team where you currently reside.

If the address is the same as your permanent residence, simply tick the box next to “Same as Permanent Residence”.

Step 3 Fill in the Destination Information

Next, fill in the “Destination Information” section, including province, district, ward, house number, street, and neighborhood/village/team of your destination.

If the destination address is the same as your permanent residence, tick the box next to “Same as Permanent Residence”.

Destination Information

Step 4 Provide Vehicle, Departure Date, and Travel Purpose Details

In the “Vehicle License Plate” section, select the type of vehicle by tapping the arrow icon. Choose the type of vehicle you will be using, such as airplane, train, bus, boat, etc.

Enter the license plate number of the vehicle and select the departure date.

Vehicle and Departure Details

In the “Travel Purpose” section, select the purpose of your trip by tapping the arrow icon. Choose the appropriate option, such as traveling to your permanent address, buying essential goods, etc.

Travel Purpose

Step 5 Provide Additional Information

Next, provide the following additional information:

In the past 14 days, have you been to any other countries or territories? Answer by tapping “Yes” or “No”
In the past 14 days, have you experienced any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, pneumonia, sore throat, or fatigue? Answer by tapping “Yes” or “No”
In the past 14 days, have you been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is a suspected case? Answer by tapping “Yes” or “No”

Additional Information

Step 6 Make a Commitment and Submit the Declaration

After completing the above steps, tick the box to confirm that all the information provided is true and accurate. Tap “Submit Declaration”.

Commit and Submit

After submitting, you will receive a QR code to present at checkpoints, along with the validity period of the code displayed below the QR code. You can choose to save the QR code image to your device.

Save the QR Code

3How to Scan the QR Code at Checkpoints

When you arrive at a checkpoint and are asked to present your QR code, simply open the VNEID app. The main interface of the app will display the QR code you generated during the declaration process. Show the QR code to the checkpoint staff for scanning.

Scan the QR Code at Checkpoints

Additionally, whenever you need to go out, remember to wear a mask, sanitize your hands, and maintain social distancing to protect yourself and others!

This guide on using the VNEID app for health declarations and travel within the city is intended to provide helpful information. We hope you found it useful.

Frequently asked questions

From October 1st, Ho Chi Minh City residents will need to use the ‘GoHoChiMinhCity’ app when going out. This app will be used for contact tracing and displaying a person’s COVID-19 vaccination status. The app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices.

The ‘GoHoChiMinhCity’ app uses a QR code system to facilitate contact tracing. When a user arrives at a location, they need to scan a QR code displayed at the venue using their smartphone. This will register their visit to that location. When leaving, they need to scan another QR code to check out. The app also displays a person’s COVID-19 vaccination status, which is verified by the city’s health department.

The app collects basic information such as name, phone number, and email address. It also records a person’s visit history, including the dates, times, and locations visited. This information is used solely for contact tracing purposes and will be kept confidential.

Yes, the use of the ‘GoHoChiMinhCity’ app is mandatory for all residents of Ho Chi Minh City when going out to public places. This is a measure implemented by the city’s government to help control the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of its citizens.

For those who don’t have a smartphone or are unable to use the app, they can provide their information manually. When arriving at a location, they need to provide their name, phone number, and other relevant details to the staff or authorities. This information will be recorded and used for contact tracing if needed.