Can I carry an IQOS device through Ho Chi Minh City airport, including airside transit?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 19 days ago

TL;DR

Recent reports indicate that IQOS devices may be confiscated at Ho Chi Minh City airport, including from airside transit passengers, sometimes without a fine. Past experience on domestic flights was more relaxed, but this is not reliable now.

What the community said

Even when transiting airside at Ho Chi Minh City airport, there may be a risk of confiscation: a recent traveler reported having an IQOS device taken away. No fine or further proceedings were reported, but the device was not returned.

19 days ago Ho Chi Minh City airport — confiscation without a fine

For international arrivals in Ho Chi Minh City, do not rely on earlier lax enforcement: travelers report stricter checks and possible IQOS confiscation.

19 days ago international arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

IQOS had reportedly passed through domestic flights via Ho Chi Minh City several times without issue the previous winter, but that experience does not guarantee the same outcome now or on an international flight.

26 days ago domestic flights via Ho Chi Minh City