Customs
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Vietnam Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
400 cigs
Tobacco allowance
5 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Explosive material
- Live animals – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations. Contact nearest embassy to obtain permission.
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
- Medication
- 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 50g of tobacco
- 1,5L of spirits or 2L of alcohol containing up to 22% volume of alcohol or 3L of beer (or similar light alcoholic beverages)
- 3Kg of coffee
- 5Kg of tea
- Non-commercial amount of gifts and unused items of up to the value of VND 5,000,000
- Items for personal use (clothing, toiletries etc.)
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Explosive material
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Vietnam
Basic security information for travelers to Vietnam
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Vietnam
- The overall standard of available healthcare is considered to be reasonable throughout Vietnam and the surrounding area but will likely become more limited and basic in more rural areas. Most pharmacies inside the country are well stocked but all travellers to the region are still advised to bring along any specially required medicine in the event of an emergency.
- Japanese Encephalitis, rabies and Avian Influenza (Brid Flu) have been reported in Vietnam. Malaria is common in urban areas of Vietnam.
- A clear copy of the prescription and the reason for the medicine is advised for taking the drugs into the country through customs safely.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Vietnam
- The general precaution is required; however there is no outstanding disease threat in the country.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Vietnamese Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+84444520424
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