Vietnamese customs are pretty lax and easy, especially for international tourists. However, learning about basic national laws is essential to ensure a smooth trip. In addition, bribery and scams still happen, unfortunately. Therefore, you would want to be well-equipped when arriving at Vietnam customs.
Items must be declared upon entry and exit at customs in Vietnam
- Luggage exceeding the duty-free allowance
- Imports and exports under the regulation of the State
- Addictive medication
- Jewelry (gold) exceeding 300g, metals or precious stones valuing more than VND 300 million
- Foreign currencies or its equivalent exceeding USD 5,000
- Local currency exceeding more than VND 15 million
Duty-free allowance for arriving passengers
- Cigarettes (200 pieces), Cigars (100 pieces), Tobacco (500g)
- Liquor 1.5 liters if above 22 percent alcohol; 2 liters if below 22 percent alcohol, 3 liters max allowance
- Articles/Items with a total value not exceeding VND 10 million
Imports prohibition
- Weapons & ammunition
- Explosives & firecrackers of all kinds
- Military equipment
- Drugs & toxic chemicals
- Ingot gold & raw gold
- Immoral products
- Toys with a negative impact on society and its culture
- Some consumer goods
Exports prohibition
- Documents related to national security
- Weapons & ammunition
- Explosives
- Military equipment
- Antiques
- Drugs & toxic chemicals
- Wild animals, endangered animals & plants
- Ingot gold & raw gold
Other information on public services, documents, news, and events: General Department of Vietnam Customs