Tobacco Cigarettes → Vietnam

400 cigarettes duty-free

Details

Vietnam allows 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500g tobacco duty-free for travelers over 18. Quantities above the allowance attract excise duty and VAT. 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

400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500g tobacco

Documentation required

• Customs declaration form for quantities above duty-free allowance

Legal reference

Vietnamese Customs Law

Practical advice

Declare quantities above the standard 200-cigarette / 50-cigar / 250g personal allowance to Vietnam Customs; bring the purchase receipt to compute excise + VAT. Keep duty-free purchases sealed in the original retailer bag for audit.

Customs authority

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