Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine → Vietnam

Vyvanse / Lisdexamfetamine may require documentation or declaration

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).

Quantity limit

Prohibited — Vietnam Ministry of Health classifies amphetamine derivatives as Schedule I narcotics; any quantity is illegal

Documentation required

• No personal import authorisation available from VACD

Leaving with this item

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a controlled stimulant; personal export from Vietnam requires prescription documentation and stays within personal-use limits.

Practical advice

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.

Customs authority

General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn