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VIETNAM CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
-Vietnamese travelers are entitled to bring along up to USD 3,000. A larger amount must be declared with a permit to take foreign currency oversea.
-Foreigners are entitled to bring into the country USD 3,000 and a larger amount should be declared, 3m/m diamonds must be declared.
-Machinery equipments exceeding USD 300 value should be declared and not to be packed in registered luggage. Merchansies imported will be evaluated by Vietnam custom ( not contingent -on overseas invoice ); exceeding value of the USD 300 limit will be subject to 50% tax.
-Electrical equipments, in particular, are subject to 50% tax without USD 300 deducation. In adddition, a 10% VAT on the value of the equipment is to be paid, exclusive of import tax.
-Assistance will be given to travelers on entry – exit produres and customs regulations.
EXCHANGE OF DRIVING PERMIT FOR OVERSEA VIETNAMESE AND FOREIGNERS.
-According to related regulations, overseas Vietnamese or Foreigners allowed to stay in Vietnam over 3 monhts, having driving permit still valid are entitled to change for a temporary permit with the same length of validity but not longer than local permit validity length ( 3 to 5 years contigent upon category instead of previuos regulation on residence length permission ).
CUSTOMS :
-With the yellow and white declaration form, tavelers are requeted to declare clearly : movie camera, recorder and other electronic equipments not classified as personal utensils.
-Accompanied monetary amount should not exceed to USD 3,000.
-Video cassette tapes are to be ratained for inspect on for a few days before being returned to their owners.
-The green custom form must be constantly retained by travelers to be used on their home bound trip at the port of departure .
-Duty free articles include : 200 cigarettes, 2 liters of brandy, reasonable amount of perfume and personal cosmetic goods.
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