Sending a Parcel to Vietnam: What You Need to Know

What Customs Documents are Required for Shipping to Vietnam?

When you book your shipping to Vietnam with us, we’ll help you arrange the customs documents you’ll need.

You’ll just need to fill in some details during the booking process, and we’ll do the rest.

• Information we’ll need includes:

• A detailed description of each item. For example, instead of ‘jacket’ put ‘men’s leather jacket’

• The value of each item

• The place of origin. This is where the item was made, not where it’s being sent from

Once you’ve made your booking, your documentation will be sent to you along with your confirmation email—all you’ll need to do is print it out and include it with your shipment.

You can find lots of helpful information on our International Shipping Hub, including details on HS Codes and how to fill out a commercial invoice. If you run into any difficulties, you can contact our friendly customer service team, who are available 24/7.

What is Prohibited When Shipping to Vietnam?

Before packing up your parcel to Vietnam, make sure you’re not sending any items that are restricted. Sending these items could cause your parcel to be delayed in customs.

Some items that are prohibited in Vietnam include:

• Furs

• Ivory

• Precious metals

• Materials referencing the ‘South China Sea’

To check which items you won’t be able to send with our couriers, you can refer to our prohibited items page. You’ll also find more useful information on Vietnam’s customs page.

Average Delivery Time for Vietnam Parcels

With our express delivery service, your parcel could arrive in Vietnam in as little as 3 – 4 days.

If you’re not in a hurry, our economy services are a more affordable way to send a parcel to Vietnam and will take approximately 5 – 10 days to arrive at their destination.

When you’re planning your shipping to Vietnam, it’s a good idea to avoid sending your parcel during national holidays, which might affect your delivery times.

What is the best way to ship to Vietnam?

The best way to send a parcel to Vietnam will depend on what you’re shipping and how quickly you want it to get there.

With Parcel2Go, shipping to Vietnam starts at just £21.45 exc VAT, and our Lowest Price Guarantee means you can be certain you’ll always find the best price with us.

Once you’ve entered your parcel’s dimensions and weight in our quick quote tool, you’ll be able to filter your results by features such as speed or price to find the best courier for you. You’ll even be able to filter by criteria such as no-printer couriers for extra convenience.

Best International Shipping Couriers

We only work with the UK’s most trusted couriers so you can be certain your parcel will be in safe hands on its journey to Vietnam.

Some of our most popular international couriers include well-known names such as Royal Mail, DPD, and UPS.

Packaging & Address Tips for Vietnam

Our couriers will handle your parcel carefully, but you’ll still need to pack it well to minimise the risk of damage during its journey.

These are our top tips for packing your parcels well:

• For long journeys, we recommend using new boxes

• Choose a box that’s slightly larger than the items you’re sending

• If you’re sending more than one item, wrap each one individually in bubble wrap

• Fill the space around your items with more bubble wrap or packing peanuts

• Use plenty of packing tape to seal your box—top and bottom

How to Format Vietnam Addresses Correctly

Here are a few things to remember when addressing your parcel to Vietnam:

• The house number should go before the street name

• The sub-district should be followed by the district on the same line

• Include the 5-digit postcode after the province

Read this guide to find out more details on how to format a Vietnamese address.