From entry and exit activities through border gates

The change of entry and exit procedures, import and export, and epidemic prevention and control through border gates in Lang Son province in order to flexibly and promptly adapt contents related to the easing of preventive measures. , against the Covid-19 epidemic of China.

Import and export activities at Tan Thanh border gate area, Lang Son

The People's Committee of Lang Son province said that from January 8, 2023, entry and exit activities through border gates will be adjusted as follows: At Huu Nghi International Border Gate, for Chinese citizens when exiting Vietnam, they will enter Vietnam. China does not need to register for an appointment before entering the country, only a certificate of Covid-19 test by PCR method is valid within 48 hours of 1 of 8 pre-designated Chinese Embassy facilities and procedures. Immigration documents according to regulations.

Vietnamese citizens and third-country nationals who enter China temporarily do not have an adjustment policy (cannot enter China yet). For drivers and their companions operating cargo vehicles when entering China, they only need a certificate of Covid-19 test by PCR method valid within 48 hours and fill in the test results on the Declaration Form. health as required by China Customs (individuals self-declared and self-responsible for declared information).

At Tan Thanh sub-border gate, restore entry and exit through the dedicated freight road at 1088/2-1089 to serve import and export activities.

Drivers and accompanying passengers operating goods vehicles when entering China only need a certificate of Covid-19 test by PCR method, which is valid within 48 hours. Individuals declare themselves and are responsible for the declared information and fill in the results on the Health Declaration Form at the request of China Customs.

At other border gates in Lang Son province, entry and exit activities for citizens of the two countries have not been restored.

Restore import and export activities through Huu Nghi border gate

From January 8, 2023 , import and export activities through the border gates will be implemented as follows: At Huu Nghi international border gate, import and export activities will be restored through Huu Nghi international border gate, Lang Son province. Stop regulating and channeling means of transport of exported goods into the Cargo Transshipment Zone (when the volume of goods increases, it will be proactive in regulating and reactivating this area).

Restore the traditional method of freight forwarding as before, that is, drivers and people traveling with vehicles across the border of the two sides are allowed to drive goods transport vehicles directly into the opposite country's yards to deliver and receive goods. . Before entering China, drivers of vehicles carrying import and export goods and their accompanying persons need to have negative PCR test results for Covid-19 within 48 hours and fill in the test results. Health declaration form at the request of China Customs (individuals declare themselves and are responsible for the declared information).

The authorities of China and Vietnam encourage businesses of the two sides to apply the method of "luxury car - delivery truck" (making use of vehicles that have already been delivered to receive exports from the opposite country). .

At Tan Thanh sub -border gate, import and export activities will be restored through Tan Thanh sub-border gate. Stop regulating and channeling means of transport of exported goods into the Free Trade Zone (when the volume of goods increases, it will be proactive in regulating and reactivating this area).

In the immediate future, import and export activities through Tan Thanh border gate will implement two methods of freight forwarding in parallel, specifically: First, the non-contact method of freight forwarding (cutting hooks and lifting containers), ie. using specialized tractors and specialized drivers of Bao Nguyen Commercial Transport Joint Stock Company.

Secondly, the traditional method of delivery and receipt of goods is the same as before, that is, drivers and people traveling with vehicles across the border of the two sides are allowed to drive vehicles carrying goods directly into the yards of the opposite country to deliver and receive goods. chemical. The authorities of China and Vietnam encourage businesses of the two sides to apply the method of "luxury car - delivery truck" (making use of vehicles that have already been delivered to receive exports from the opposite country). .

Before entering China, drivers of vehicles carrying import and export goods and their accompanying persons need to have negative PCR test results for Covid-19 within 48 hours and fill in the test results. Health declaration form at the request of China Customs (individuals declare themselves and are responsible for the declared information).

In case the driver and accompanying person cannot deliver the goods within the day but must leave the vehicle on the Chinese side, at the end of the day, the Chinese side will arrange a vehicle to take the driver and accompanying person to the area Km0. Dedicated road for transporting goods for entry procedures. The next day, the Chinese side will arrange a vehicle to pick you up at the above location (the cost of transportation will be borne by the driver and accompanying person).

After fully preparing the conditions and restoring entry and exit activities through Tan Thanh border gate area at landmark 1090, the traditional method of freight forwarding will be restored as before.

At Coc Nam sub-border gate, according to the custom since before the epidemic, the method of freight forwarding continues to follow the method of Chinese drivers driving vehicles to Coc Nam border gate to deliver goods for export and import. import goods. During the delivery and delivery of goods, Chinese drivers must wear masks to ensure epidemic prevention.

At Chi Ma bilateral border gate, in the immediate future, continue to implement the method of delivery and receipt of goods according to the method of Chinese drivers driving vehicles to Chi Ma border gate to deliver export goods and receive imported goods. During the delivery and delivery of goods, Chinese drivers must wear masks to ensure epidemic prevention.

Strengthening negotiations, facilitating import and export

Lang Son province also recommends and requires drivers to operate vehicles carrying import and export goods and their companions to be proactive in preparing documents as prescribed for convenience in carrying out import and export procedures. landscape, import and export.

At the same time, strictly abide by the regulations on prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic of the authorities of Vietnam and China, comply with the wearing of masks (N95) during the delivery and receipt of goods in China; declare truthfully and fully information on the Health Declaration Form at the request of China Customs and take self-responsibility for the declared content. Be proactive in declaring information on the Digital Border Gate Platform before entering the border area.

To meet the demand for Covid-19 testing by PCR method for drivers of vehicles carrying import and export goods and their accompanying passengers, the People's Committee of Lang Son province has directed the Department of Health to organize a sampling location for testing. at Huu Nghi international border gate and Tan Thanh border gate.

"In the coming time, the Provincial People's Committee will continue to direct relevant departments and agencies to strengthen talks and exchanges with Chinese authorities to create the most favorable conditions for entry and exit. import goods, remove the conditions for testing; extend the working time at the border gates, soon restore entry and exit activities at Tan Thanh border gate with landmark 1090 as soon as possible" - representative of the People's Committee Lang Son province said.

At the same time, restore other auxiliary border gates when all conditions are met to improve customs clearance capacity to promote import and export activities, contributing to improving import and export turnover between Lang Son province, Vietnam and Guangxi, China.

In the process of implementing the new method of delivery and receipt of goods, organizations and individuals have difficulties and problems, please contact the Management Board of Dong Dang - Lang Son border gate economic zone for guidance and timely. to handle. In addition, if there is a change in the method of goods delivery, entry and exit, the Management Board of Dong Dang - Lang Son border gate economic zone will also notify organizations and individuals.