Taking out More Than $5000

Bill2014 Active member

Member since 10 October 2014

Bill2014Active member06 April 2022 18:23:15

Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of bringing any money into Vietnam.聽

charmavietnam ViP

Member since 17 April 2013

charmavietnamViP06 April 2022 21:53:08

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Normally they don't care if below $10000.

In case, just fill and give the green declaration form.

Change to all $100 bills to get better exchange rate and reduce the load

SteinNebraska ViP

Member since 30 April 2018

SteinNebraskaViP06 April 2022 21:59:18

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It's a toss-up.聽 I have taken money out several times and I've never been asked, or checked, nor declared anything.聽 I have never said a single word to immigration nor have I been asked any questions by immigration so I don't know how they would even know.聽 If you are going into US you don't have to declare less than 10,000 so no issue on that end.聽 The problem declaring it is you have no proof that you brought it in.聽 I assume you don't have proof that you have paid taxes on it if it was earned in Vietnam.聽 I'm not going to state what I would do in your case as the management here will frown on doing anything that is technically illegal.

goodolboy ViP

Member since 08 February 2020

goodolboyViP07 April 2022 05:34:24

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Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of聽... - @Bill2014

聽Well I got done once when there used to be 2 scanners to go through on exiting Vietnam. Scanner 1 was customs & picked up on the money in an envelope in my back pack & scanner 2 was security but that's a whole different story & long ago.

You could change the extra 1,000usd into a certified gold nugget then you would be covered.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert07 April 2022 08:14:05

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Leaving Vietnam and after selling all my stuff will have about $6000 . Limit to take out of the country is $5000. Is there any problem if i just declare it at customs? What will they do? Need any bank receipts ? I do not have any evidence of聽... - @Bill2014

聽Not sure why you posted the same question again, as it was a duplicate it has therefore been removed.

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Bill2014 Active member

Member since 10 October 2014

Bill2014Active member07 April 2022 09:44:05

Where can i get a cerified gold nugget?

goodolboy ViP

Member since 08 February 2020

goodolboyViP07 April 2022 10:04:55

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@Bill2014聽hahahaha should have read ingot not nugget聽& most Vietnamese I know use a company called SJC & thats where I went last time.聽

Bill2014 Active member

Member since 10 October 2014

Bill2014Active member07 April 2022 10:08:35

Thanks. But do you think gold is a good buy in Vietnam. I think the prices are high no?

Bill2014 Active member

Member since 10 October 2014

Bill2014Active member07 April 2022 10:10:02

@charmavietnam聽need bank receipts or anything?

goodolboy ViP

Member since 08 February 2020

goodolboyViP07 April 2022 10:30:41

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Thanks. But do you think gold is a good buy in Vietnam. I think the prices are high no?
- @Bill2014

聽well I am not an expert but聽 just checked ingot gold price in UK & the Gold Bank in London is selling 10 gram ingots at 557 gbp, so 55.7 gbp per gram. My last buy was 18.75 gram ingot at 29,500,000 vnd & by a quick calculation thats cheaper to buy in Vietnam than in UK.

gobot ViP

Member since 17 January 2014

gobotViP08 April 2022 03:15:37

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Thanks. But do you think gold is a good buy in Vietnam. I think the prices are high no?
- @Bill2014
聽well I am not an expert but聽 just checked ingot gold price聽... - @goodolboy

Yes I believe you have a dollar allowance and a gold allowance of 300 grams =~ 10 ounces.

Google about the current limits.

Maybe you can get a 1 ounce Canadian Maple Leaf or Krugerrand coin at a gold shop for around $2000.

Don't pay much over spot price.

Bill2014 Active member

Member since 10 October 2014

Bill2014Active member09 April 2022 11:52:00

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As far as i know , Vietnamese gold is lower quality than UK gold. Or can one buy standatd Krugerands , sovereigns etc here?

goodolboy ViP

Member since 08 February 2020

goodolboyViP09 April 2022 12:10:15

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@Bill2014聽 FFS check the stamp 999.9 on that ingot. 999.9 is 24 karat be it in Vietnam or where ever................google it

Bill2014 Active member

Member since 10 October 2014

Bill2014Active member10 April 2022 05:15:07

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@goodolboy Check it out. Stamp means nowt here.

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert10 April 2022 07:18:19

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@Bill2014

I have the feeling you are spamming the forum or you are bored.

AdiQ New member

Member since 12 September 2017

AdiQNew member18 April 2022 11:21:18

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@Bill2014

I was in Saigon 2 weeks ago and they searched all my bags at terminal security and demanded I open my wallet etc

They asked what money was I taking out

Be careful

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Guest2023Guest18 April 2022 12:03:36

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@Bill2014

I was in Saigon 2 weeks ago and they searched all my bags at terminal security and demanded I open my wallet etc

They asked what money was I taking out

Be careful
- @AdiQ

We walked out with 4500 and never had an issue.

Joey_Joey New member

Member since 17 January 2023

Joey_JoeyNew member20 March 2025 12:28:37

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google everywhere but cant find any clear guide. If anyone has done the declaration before please help describe the procedures.

In one article, it mentioned the immigration will require you to produce documentation proof from Bank or SBV that monies belong to you.

Heck鈥� i鈥檝e already withdraw the money and is heading to airport tomorrow. If it just simply filling a declaration, that it鈥檚 OK. But if they need additional doc.. then i鈥檓 screwed. 馃檮

Joey_Joey New member

Member since 17 January 2023

Joey_JoeyNew member22 March 2025 03:08:52

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alright quick update. Make sure you get a letter from the bank when you do the withdrawal. The scanner picked up a stack of cash and (luckily) I had that proof with me. They will bring you to a room to count the cash and keep that letter. That鈥檚 it for now. cheers..

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Contem talkSerial 暗网禁区24 March 2025 03:39:13

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A few years ago, I carried 7,000 euros with me while leaving Vietnam. During the customs check, the officer noticed it during a scan and directed me to another room. Knowing it was against regulations, I gave 100 euros to each officer (a total of 200 euros), and they allowed me to proceed. Reflecting on this, I believe it's essential to carry the proper legal documentation when traveling with cash exceeding the permitted limits to avoid such situations with immigration.