The team was welcomed by "semi-official" personnel connected with the city. At the airport, they were not only passed quickly through customs without their bags being inspected, but were also received in the VIP lounge, which is normally reserved for foreign dignitaries on state visits.
台灣醫療團受到越南胡志明市「半官方」人士的禮遇，在機場不但擁有免檢查行李的快速通關禮遇，更進入國賓才能進入的機場貴賓室接受接待。