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.

General goods allowance

This page highlights one real customs value travelers often check before arriving in Vietnam.

Category General goods
Personal use Traveler allowance
Personal goods and purchases VND 10,000,000 duty-free value
Duty-free value
Personal-use conditions, traveler status, and route-specific rules can affect how the allowance works.

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
Cash (VND or equivalent) Declaration from ••• VND
Declaration required
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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Know before you go

Surprising restriction for Vietnam

Vietnam has a zero-tolerance drug policy. Narcotics, heroin, cocaine, opium, and methamphetamine are strictly prohibited. Trafficking can result in the death penalty or life imprisonment. Prescription medicines containing controlled substances may require permits.

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

About Vietnam customs

Vietnam's customs rules are administered by Vietnam Customs General Department. 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 personal goods and purchases can I bring into Vietnam?
VND 10,000,000 duty-free value is the real traveler example shown on this page for Vietnam. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
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?
Foreign currency exceeding USD 5,000 equivalent must be declared. Vietnamese dong (VND) exceeding VND 15,000,000 must also be declared when entering or leaving Vietnam. Gold jewellery and fine-art gold exceeding 300 grams must be declared. Failure to declare: confiscation and penalties. 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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