🇻🇳 Vietnam — restricted items
45 items are documented as restricted for import into Vietnam. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.
cash currency
VND 15 million limit; USD 5,000 foreign currency
Limit: VND 15 million / USD 5,000
tobacco cigarettes
400 cigarettes duty-free
Limit: 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500g tobacco
alcohol spirits
1.5L spirits or 2L wine/beer duty-free
Limit: 1.5L spirits or 2L wine/beer
vape e cigarette
Regulatory status unclear; personal use tolerated
Limit: Personal use
drone consumer
Ministry of Defence approval required
Limit: With MND approval only
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
testosterone
Testosterone may require documentation or declaration
satellite phone
Satellite Phone may require documentation or declaration
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit may require documentation or declaration
seeds plants
Seeds & Plants may require documentation or declaration
poppy seeds
Poppy Seeds may require documentation or declaration
electronic cigarette liquid
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration
antiquities
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
xanax alprazolam
Xanax / Alprazolam may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
vyvanse lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine may require documentation or declaration
Limit: Prohibited — Vietnam Ministry of Health classifies amphetamine derivatives as Schedule I narcotics; any quantity is illegal
drone batteries
Drone Batteries (LiPo) may require documentation or declaration
Limit: ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; CAAV follows IATA DGR
kratom
Kratom may require documentation or declaration
coral seashells
Coral & Seashells may require documentation or declaration
taxidermy
Taxidermy may require documentation or declaration
used cars
Used Cars may require documentation or declaration
motorcycles
Motorcycles may require documentation or declaration
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Vietnam.
vape e cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
alcohol spirits
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
tobacco cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.
antiquities
Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into Vietnam.