Vietnam Customs

Items must be declared on 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