Things to consider when shipping a parcel to Vietnam.
Vietnam's postal code format changed in 2020, the new postal code format is six digits. In Shipit's shipping tool, you can get prices to Vietnam by simply entering in the Postal Code field where you're sending to:
Important considerations when sending a package to Vietnam.
Vietnam does not accept goods shipments as letters, all shipments should be sent to Vietnam as packages.
The recipient needs an import license to receive shipments in Vietnam, except for gifts valued under 20 USD, which should be marked separately on the waybill and proforma invoice: "Gift - Export license not required".
Commercial or Proforma Invoice are therefore mandatory when sending a package to Vietnam, and the import license number should also be added to the invoice.
Prohibited Items
Money, checks and securities, precious metals: Platinum, gold and silver in manufactured or unmanufactured form, precious stones, jewelry and other valuables, tobacco products, used stamps, food preserves, alcohol, cosmetic products, mobile phones, radio transmitters and receivers, and political publications.
Vietnam does not accept letter shipments containing goods or objects.
The currency of Vietnam is DONG (VND)
Vietnam's phone country code: +84
Shipments to P.O. Box addresses in Vietnam are not allowed.