Xanax / Alprazolam 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Xanax / Alprazolam may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Xanax / Alprazolam into Vietnam?
Xanax / Alprazolam may require documentation or declaration
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Alprazolam (Xanax) is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the US but faces much stricter treatment internationally. The UAE, Japan, and Singapore require prior government authorization before importing benzodiazepines including alprazolam. Traveler. 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 xanax / alprazolam
Alprazolam is Schedule IV in most jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities with prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Penal Code Art. 249-252; Law on Customs 54/2014. Above these limits, a Drug Administration of Vietnam (MoH) authorisation is required.
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.
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
This page covers destination customs rules in Vietnam. Whether you can carry xanax / alprazolam through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Related rules
Xanax / Alprazolam rules in other countries
Xanax / Alprazolam
🇺🇸 United States
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇺 Australia
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇯🇵 Japan
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Xanax / Alprazolam
🇸🇬 Singapore
Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Xanax / Alprazolam prohibited; penalties for import