Cash / Currency → Vietnam

VND 15 million limit; USD 5,000 foreign currency

Details

Vietnam requires declaration of Vietnamese Dong above VND 15 million and foreign currency above USD 5,000 equivalent. Gold above 300g must also be declared. State Bank of Vietnam regulations apply. Travelers should check current regulations before departure as rules change frequently. Carry all relevant documentation including prescriptions and purchase receipts. Declare items proactively at customs to avoid penalties.

Quantity limit

VND 15 million / USD 5,000

Documentation required

• Customs declaration form

Legal reference

State Bank of Vietnam regulations

Practical advice

Declare cash, traveler's cheques, or monetary instruments above the local threshold to Vietnam Customs on arrival or departure. Use the dedicated currency-declaration channel; undeclared amounts above the threshold are subject to seizure and an administrative fine of 25-50% of the undeclared sum.

Customs authority

General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn