⚡ Customs Quick Tip
Bringing Gold Into Vietnam: The 300-Gram Line
⚡ Quick Answer
Carrying more than 300 grams of gold into Vietnam means you must declare it at customs. Under 300 grams, there is nothing to do — walk through the green channel like everyone else.
Three hundred grams is roughly eight taels (một lượng = 37.5g) — about the weight of a paperback.
| What you’re carrying | What to do |
|---|---|
| Under 300g of gold | Nothing — green channel |
| Over 300g of gold | Declare it at the red channel |
Does This Actually Apply to You?
For most travellers, no — worth saying plainly rather than making you anxious about a necklace. A watch, a chain, a few rings and a bracelet won’t come close to 300 grams.
It’s written for people carrying gold as value rather than jewellery: wedding gold moving between families, investment bars, a collection brought in for a relative. If that’s you, weigh it before you fly rather than guess at the counter.
✅ Declaring is not the same as being taxed. The red channel is a paperwork step. The risk sits entirely in not declaring something that turns out to be over the line.
⚠️ Gold and cash are separate limits. They don’t add up or offset each other. Cash has its own thresholds — USD 5,000 or 15 million VND — and you can be over one and under the other. Check both.
Carrying something you’re not sure about? Ask before you pack, not at the red channel.
Ask on WhatsApp →Does jewellery I’m wearing count?
The threshold covers gold you’re bringing in, worn or packed. Ordinary personal jewellery sits far below 300 grams, so this rarely comes up for tourists.
Is it 300g of pure gold, or total item weight?
If you’re anywhere near the line, get the pieces weighed and ask us before you fly — a five-minute question in advance, an awkward one at the counter.
Where do I declare it?
At the red channel after baggage claim — same place as goods over the duty-free allowance. See the full customs guide for how the channels work.
As of 5 September 2026.
