How much alcohol and cigarettes can you bring into Vietnam duty-free? Can you take Vietnamese dong out of the country?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
You can bring up to 1.5L of spirits (22%+), 2L of wine/low-alcohol drinks, or 3L of beer into Vietnam duty-free, plus 200 cigarettes. Taking Vietnamese dong out of the country is allowed but with restrictions.
What the community said
Taking Vietnamese dong out of Vietnam is permitted but subject to limits — check the State Bank of Vietnam's official regulations before your trip for the current cap.
7 days ago VND export — restricted
Spirits with 22% alcohol or higher can be brought into Vietnam duty-free up to 1.5 litres per person. This allowance applies only to travellers aged 18 and over.
13 days ago Spirits (22%+) — up to 1.5L
Wine and other drinks below 22% alcohol can be brought in duty-free up to 2 litres per person.
13 days ago Wine/low-alcohol (under 22%) — up to 2L
Beer and other low-alcohol beverages are allowed up to 3 litres per person duty-free, for adults only.
13 days ago Beer/other drinks — up to 3L
The tobacco allowance into Vietnam is 200 cigarettes, 20 cigars, or 250g of loose tobacco per adult traveller. Under-18s have no duty-free tobacco allowance.
13 days ago Cigarettes — 200 / Cigars — 20 / Tobacco — 250g