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Vietnam
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESSOUTHEAST ASIA
Vietnam is in Southeast Asia. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Death penalty for drug trafficking. Even small amounts can mean life imprisonment.
DO NOT BRING
Drug trafficking · Anti-government activities
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- Possession of even small amounts of methamphetamine carries life sentences, despite tourist-bar reputations to the contrary.
- Buddha images and antique artefacts cannot be exported without a culture-ministry permit, and customs seize undocumented items.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Drug possession over 100g of heroin or 5kg of cannabis triggers mandatory death-penalty review, with no parole pathway.
- Currency declaration is required for cash over USD 5,000 on entry, and undeclared amounts can be seized at the airport.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.