Country Guide

Vietnam customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Vietnam. See what you can bring before you fly.

Cash declaration threshold

This is one of the most important declaration rules travelers check before entering Vietnam.

Category Cash
All travelers Declaration rules
Cash and monetary instruments Declaration from USD 5,000
Declaration required
Cash, monetary instruments, and equivalent value checks can apply above the threshold shown for USD.

More Vietnam customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Vietnam and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Vietnam

Prohibited. Zero tolerance. Narcotics are strictly forbidden. Trafficking can result in death penalty or life imprisonment. Prescription medicines containing controlled substances require documentation and are subject to quantity limits.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Vietnam before you travel.

About Vietnam customs

Vietnam's customs rules are administered by customs.gov.vn / moh.gov.vn / mard.gov.vn / ppd.gov.vn / caa.gov.vn. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Vietnam before travel.

Vietnam customs — frequently asked questions

How much cash can I carry into Vietnam without declaring it?
Vietnam applies the declaration rule shown above for cash and equivalent monetary instruments. Travelers carrying more than the threshold must declare it before continuing through customs.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Vietnam?
Vietnam has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Vietnam.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Vietnam?
Declare foreign currency cash exceeding USD 5,000 equivalent and Vietnamese dong cash exceeding VND 15,000,000. Travellers carrying USD 5,000 or less may still declare for customs confirmation (useful for later bank deposit or outbound carrying). Gold: jewellery and fine-art gold of 300 g or more must be declared. Official form: customs declaration for persons on entry/exit. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Vietnam limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Vietnam and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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