Vietnam Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States. Advisory as of June 23, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 1 of 4 · as of June 23, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated June 26, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “New information about submitting a health declaration if you are travelling to or transiting through Vietnam ('Entry requirements' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 23, 2026 — current
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Vietnam since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Vietnam safe? What the official advisory says
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Vietnam.
Exercise Normal Precautions in Vietnam.
Advisory summary
- Vietnam is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings.
- Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist in Vietnam. Areas of greatest risk are construction sites. Landmine risk is low in urban and populated areas, including tourist destinations. The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often unmarked and difficult to recognize. Do not pick up or approach unknown metal objects in the ground.
- Review our Travel Guidance for Vietnam to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 23, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Vietnam travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Vietnam?
As of June 23, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
What does Level 1 mean?
Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) — The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
When did the Vietnam travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 23, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Vietnam?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 26, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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