Taking ivory & cites-listed items out of Vietnam
Export of ivory and CITES Appendix I wildlife products from Vietnam is prohibited under the Biodiversity Law 2008 and Penal Code. CITES Management Authority (CITES-MA Vietnam) permit required for any export.
Details
Vietnam's Biodiversity Law 2008 (Law No. 20/2008/QH12) and Government Decree 84/2021/ND-CP (on management of endangered species) prohibit export of CITES Appendix I species including elephant ivory without CITES-MA Vietnam authorisation. Vietnam Penal Code 2015 Article 244 imposes up to 15 years imprisonment for wildlife trafficking. Non-detriment findings required from Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST/IEBR).
Quantity limits
Any ivory export requires CITES-MA Vietnam permit; no personal-use exemption
Documentation required
- CITES-MA Vietnam CITES export permit
- VAST/IEBR non-detriment finding
- General Department of Vietnam Customs declaration
The other direction
Bringing ivory & cites-listed items into Vietnam(prohibited)