When leaving Vietnam, a quantity over 300g of gold must be declared and be permitted by the State Bank. Goods of commercial nature and articles of high value require export permits issued by the Customs Office. Antiques, some precious stones and animals listed in Vietnam's red-book may not be brought out of the country. In particular, you are not allowed to bring out:

- Weapons
- Munitions
- Explosives
- Drugs
- Liquor, Water (even bottled water)
- Fish sauce
- Antiques
- Live wild animals
- Rare plants
- Documents relating to national security

Breaking these rules, you will be punished by Vietnamese laws.