Taking cash / currency out of Vietnam
Vietnam requires declaration when leaving with cash and bearer-form negotiable instruments above USD 5,000 (or VND 15,000,000).
Details
Travellers departing from Vietnam carrying cash, banker's cheques, bearer bonds, or other bearer-form negotiable instruments totalling USD 5,000 (or VND 15,000,000) or more must complete the Vietnam Customs currency declaration at customs before boarding. This threshold aggregates all currencies at exchange-rate parity. Failure to declare is grounds for seizure of the entire cash amount under SBV Circular 15/2011/TT-NHNN; Law on Customs 54/2014 plus criminal prosecution for aggravated cases. Source-of-funds documentation may be requested. Legitimate declared movements are not restricted; the requirement is transparency-based to combat money laundering and tax evasion.
Quantity limits
Above USD 5,000 (or VND 15,000,000) triggers declaration
Documentation required
- Vietnam Customs currency declaration
- Source-of-funds evidence if requested (bank statement, sale contract, payroll)
The other direction
Bringing cash / currency into Vietnam(restricted)