Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine into Vietnam?
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine may require documentation or declaration
Prohibited — Vietnam Ministry of Health classifies amphetamine derivatives as Schedule I narcotics; any quantity is illegal
- No personal import authorisation available from VACD
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse/Elvanse) is classified as an amphetamine derivative and is prohibited in Japan regardless of prescription status — no import permit pathway exists for personal use. China, South Korea, and most of Southeast Asia prohibit or. Enforcement in Vietnam carries fines from VND 1,000,000 to VND 100,000,000 under Customs Law 2014; Government Decree 128/2020; Criminal Code Art. 188 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
PENALTIES
- Fine: 1000000–100000000 VND
- Civil penalty only
Leaving Vietnam with vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine
Lisdexamfetamine is a Schedule II-equivalent controlled stimulant under the Penal Code Art. 249-252; Law on Customs 54/2014 framework. Personal-use quantities (typically ≤30-90 days' supply) accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export from Vietnam; above these limits a Drug Administration of Vietnam (MoH) authorisation is required in advance. Destination-side treatment is the sharper risk — several countries (Japan requires advance permission; some jurisdictions ban amphetamine-class medicines outright) restrict arrival with stimulant ADHD medication, so verify the arrival rule for the same route.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
Prohibited — Vietnam Ministry of Health classifies amphetamine derivatives as Schedule I narcotics; any quantity is illegal
- No personal import authorisation available from VACD
This page covers destination customs rules in Vietnam. Whether you can carry vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine rules in other countries
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🇺🇸 United States
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇺 Australia
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇯🇵 Japan
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine prohibited; penalties for import