Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Firearms → Vietnam
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Firearms import prohibited
Details
Firearms import prohibited. Enforcement in Vietnam carries fines from VND 10,000,000 to VND 2,000,000,000 under Penal Code Art. 250-251 (narcotics smuggling); Law on Customs Art. 8. In the reverse direction (taking firearms out of Vietnam): prohibited — Vietnam prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.
Leaving with this item
Vietnam prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.
Practical advice
Do not bring firearms to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
Customs authority
General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn