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Hi everyone, I will be travelling to Vietnam for the first time later this year.I grew up hearing stories about corrupt airport officials asking for bribe money when you enter/leave the country.I was told that they will make up random excuses to make you wait – sometimes the entire day. I heard it mostly has to do with fake “Visa issues”… “longer baggage checks”… “confiscated packages at Customs”… (especially expensive items). Is all of that still happening in 2026?
Hi everyone, I will be travelling to Vietnam for the first time later this year.
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My first time back in over 40 years was about 3 years ago. Didn’t put any “bribe money” in my passsport as my wife who’s been back a couple times before me said not to & didn’t have issues, not even a single question. As a few others have said, make sure all your documents are in order. I don’t recall them having fast track when I went. I guess I went during a slow time & it was relatively quick. I guess if I went during peak times, I would’ve spent the extra funds on a fast pass service.
Nope
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If yoy feel that way simply don’t go, not had any problems.
Well the airport official asked me how many Dongs I was leaving Vietnam with last year. It seriously felt like a shakedown. I showed him my USD$40 equivalent and he let me go.
That is nonsense
Been here 3 months and just did a visa run, zero issues.
Don’t believe everything you hear, I’ve traveled to Vietnam five times and never once did I need to bribe anyone at the airport.
Shut up
I have been to Vietnam 9 times, never experienced any form of corruption.