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Cannabis Laws in Vietnam: Prohibited with Strict Controls

Vietnam prohibits cannabis under national drug laws. See the primary law and decrees on narcotic lists, with official references. Not legal advice.

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Key takeaways

  • Cannabis is illegal in Vietnam; criminal penalties apply.
  • Control lists are set by national decrees--verify the current schedules before travel.
  • Official portals and authorized English translations are provided for verification.

Vietnam: Cannabis Laws (Plain-Language Overview)

Last updated: June 18, 2026 -- Not legal advice.

Status: Cannabis remains prohibited in Vietnam under national drug legislation. Possession, cultivation, transport, and trafficking are criminal offenses. Vietnam maintains official lists of narcotics and precursors; the 2026 decree replaced the earlier 2022 list framework and should be checked before relying on older summaries.

Key Points

  • Primary statute: The Law on Drug Prevention and Control (No. 73/2021/QH14) provides the legal framework (effective 2022), supported by decrees.
  • Schedules: Decree 28/2026/ND-CP is the current list page to check for narcotic substances and precursors; it superseded the prior Decree 57/2022/ND-CP and Decree 90/2024/ND-CP list updates.
  • Enforcement: Expect strict enforcement; penalties scale with quantity and conduct (e.g., trafficking).

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Use the official statute/portal references below (Vietnamese/English). When in doubt, consult a licensed Vietnamese attorney.

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thuvienphapluat.vnVietnam Law 73/2021/QH14 - Drug prevention and controlthuvienphapluat.vnVietnam Decree 28/2026/ND-CP - narcotics and precursors listthuvienphapluat.vnVietnam Decree 90/2024/ND-CP - amendments to narcotics lists

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