Vietnam like any other country has imposed restrictions on bringing certain items from the home country of the visitors. These restrictions are imposed by the customs department and must be adhered to for safe and hassle-free travel. From restricted items to items that can pose a risk to the country's national security are completely banned which visitors must be aware of. Apart from restricted items, travellers must be even aware of various things to carry while visiting Vietnam. First, let's explore various customs-restricted and prohibited items followed by various essentials that visitors must carry for their trip to Vietnam: 

Prohibited items:

1. Alcohol and tobacco products
The customs department of Vietnam has put a complete restriction on bringing alcohol and various other tobacco-based products into their country. Bringing Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco through immigration in Vietnam can put travellers at great risk.

2. Ammunition and fireworks
Travellers should not carry ammunition like guns and explosives with them while travelling to Vietnam. Guns, fireworks, and other hazardous life-threatening products are banned.

3. Radio equipment and other associated electronic devices
Travellers must not carry radio equipment, specialized telecommunication devices, and other associated items that can pose a risk to military activities in Vietnam. The customs department restricts travellers from bringing items that can interfere with the military network and pose a national security risk to Vietnam. Anti-government publications like newspapers, articles, and other associated literary works are banned as well.

4. Products that pose a risk to wildlife
The Vietnamese government has laid guidelines to ensure a complete ban on products that can pose a risk to wildlife. Moreover, products made of animal skin like bags and wallets are banned as well.

5. Illegal products
Various illegal and duplicate products are banned as well. Travellers are advised not to bring counterfeit products for sale and other purposes. These items include bags, wallets, belts, electronic products, books, and other multimedia products.

Things to carry while visiting Vietnam

Visitors must be aware of all the essential items that they must bring with themselves when travelling to Vietnam. These include essential travel documents, electronic devices for navigation, and cash for emergency purposes. Some of these are as follows:

1. Travel documents like a passport, pre-approved visa, travel insurance, and a prescription for essential medicines, etc. must be carried along for a convenient trip to Vietnam.

2. Electronic devices like smartphones with inbuilt GPS and navigation, and portable charger is a must. Travellers must even carry a sim for communication that they can procure at the arrivals at Vietnam airport.

3. Comfortable shoes, clothes, and other items of every day wear like caps and sunglasses are essential as well. With different areas, cities, and sites to explore, visitors must wear comfortable clothes that are perfect for travel. Also, clothing, footwear, and sunscreen for beaches must be packed along.

Travellers are advised to follow all the above-mentioned guidelines related to essential items to carry and other prohibited products. One can even take the help of private companies like Atlys which can help provide information about travel guidelines, fulfill eligibility criteria, and deliver services for visa application and approval.