ProhibitedTourist access: Prohibited · Medical access: Prohibited
Cannabis is illegal in Vietnam: use is an administrative offence, possession and any sale are crimes under the Penal Code with prison terms, and trafficking can carry the death penalty. There is no medical, CBD or tourist channel.
Prohibited: There is no legal way to buy cannabis in Vietnam: sale and purchase are criminal offences. Cannabis is illegal in Vietnam: use is an administrative offence, possession and any sale are crimes under the Penal Code with prison terms, and trafficking can carry the death penalty. Last reviewed 2026-09-22.
How do you buy cannabis legally in Vietnam?
There is no legal purchase route.
Source: vbpl.vn
Is cannabis legal in Vietnam?
Buying cannabis in Vietnam — what are the rules?Prohibited
Any purchase is an offence; there is no personal-use exemption for buying.
Street offers to tourists are a common setup for extortion or arrest.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Possession in Vietnam — what are the rules?Prohibited
Cannabis is illegal in Vietnam: use is an administrative offence, possession and any sale are crimes under the Penal Code with prison terms, and trafficking can carry the death penalty.
Never carry cannabis across a national border.
Traces in luggage, vape cartridges or edibles count as possession.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Tourist access in Vietnam — what are the rules?Prohibited
Foreign nationals face the same penalties as residents, often with deportation added.
Do not bring cannabis or THC products into the country.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Medical access in Vietnam — what are the rules?Prohibited
There is no medical-cannabis programme in Vietnam; a prescription from another country gives no legal access.
Medical proposals, where they exist, have not created a dispensing channel.
Answer verified on 2026-09-22. · Sources and references
Can tourists buy cannabis in Vietnam?
Visitors have no legal way to buy or use cannabis in Vietnam. There is no legal purchase route.
- Possession: Prohibited
Answer verified on 2026-09-22.
Sources and references
420.camp editorial review process
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-22
- Next scheduled review
- 2026-12-21
This is a plain-language informational summary, not legal advice. Rules can change and may differ by municipality or venue. Check the linked official sources before acting.
Where to consume in Vietnam
No verified consumption places are listed in Vietnam yet. The consumption rules for Vietnam are on the page linked below.
