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Vietnam Advisory Summary Updated, Level Still 'Exercise Normal Precautions'

The Vietnam travel advisory summary was updated, but the advisory level and risk indicators did not change. It remains at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions.

BriefPublished 15 September 20261 min read1 linked source · 7 checked facts

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The advisory summary for Vietnam has been updated. The advisory level and risk indicators remain unchanged: Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions. The summary notes that Vietnam is generally a safe destination for travelers, but petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist in Vietnam; the greatest risk areas are construction sites, while risk is low in urban and populated areas including tourist destinations. Locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often unmarked and difficult to recognize. Travelers are advised not to pick up or approach unknown metal objects in the ground. The advisory also suggests enrolling in STEP, reviewing the Country Security Report, checking CDC travel health information, using the International Travel Checklist, and buying travel insurance.

What the reporting says

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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.
Advisory summary was updated.
Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations.
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.
Do not pick up or approach unknown metal objects in the ground.

Our view

This is a summary refresh rather than a change in official risk level, so it does not signal a new restriction or requirement for travelers.

What the reporting says: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators, and that the advisory summary was updated.

Sources

US State Department travel advisoriesText stored 15 September 2026 · checked 15 September 2026

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Vietnam Advisory Summary Updated, Level Still 'Exercise Normal Precautions'

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