Immigration is an indispensable part of every international trip. However, this process can sometimes be time-consuming and tiring, especially at major airports during rush hour. To solve this problem, priority immigration service was born, providing a fast, convenient and premium travel experience.
1. What is Priority Immigration Service?
Priority immigration service (often called Fast Track, VIP Service or Premium Service) is a service that supports passengers to be given priority to check-in at separate counters or directly assisted by staff, helping to save waiting time at the following areas:
Check-in: Priority at the check-in counter, no need to wait in line.
Security check: Go through a separate, faster security check gate.
Passport control (entry and exit): Priority to check-in at a separate passport control counter.
Customs: Supported to clear customs quickly.
2. Benefits of Priority Immigration Service:
Save time: No need to wait in line, especially useful during rush hour.
Comfortable experience: Avoid fatigue and stress from waiting.
Enhance travel experience: Enjoy high-class and professional service.
Especially useful for:
Business people and VIP guests.
Seniors, disabled people, pregnant women, families with young children.
People with busy schedules.
Group travelers.
3. Types of Priority Immigration Services:
Fast Track/Express Lane: Basic service, allowing passengers to be prioritized at check-in counters and security checks.
VIP Service/Meet & Greet: More advanced service, including personal support staff, airport pick-up and drop-off, luggage assistance and other special services.
Airline Services: Some airlines offer priority service to business class, first class, or frequent flyer program members
Airport Services: Some airports also offer priority service to passengers
Travel agency and airport support services: These companies offer a full range of services, including immigration assistance.
4. How to Use Priority Immigration Services:
Book directly with the airline: When booking your flight, you can choose to add priority services (if available).
Book through a travel agent: Travel agents can often provide priority services to customers.
Book directly with the airport: Some airports allow priority services to be booked online or at the airport.
Using a membership card or special ticket class: If you are a member of an airline's frequent flyer program or fly business/first class, you may enjoy priority service.
5. Priority Entities According to Regulations (In Vietnam):
In addition to commercial services, Vietnamese law also stipulates a number of subjects that are given priority in immigration procedures, for example:
ABTC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card) holders: Get priority in separate areas at border gates of APEC member economies.
Priority subjects according to law: Such as Vietnamese citizens, foreigners who are experts, investors, business managers, highly skilled workers, people entering for diplomatic and official purposes, and some other special cases.
Passengers of airlines with frequent flyer programs (Frequent Flyer Programs) with high card levels: As mentioned above.
6. Important Note:
Check the terms and conditions of the service carefully: Each service may have different rules and conditions.
Book the service in advance (if possible): To ensure the best service.
Prepare all documents: Passport, visa (if required), air ticket and other relevant documents.
Priority immigration service brings many practical benefits, helping passengers save time, avoid fatigue and enjoy a premium travel experience. If you want a smooth and comfortable trip, consider using this service.