Complete the form on behalf of yourself or someone you know and it will be sent directly to our Consular Emergency Centre. Exercise normal safety precautions in Vietnam. According to the Vietnam tourism website, there were over , Australian visitors in Vietnam in Most visits are trouble-free.
We set out below some information to help you prepare for your trip and stay safe. Full travel advice: Safety. Full travel advice: Health. Full travel advice: Local laws. Full travel advice: Travel. Full travel advice: Local contacts. Bag slashing is common in tourist areas, at markets, on crowded trains and buses, and at supermarkets. It increases in the lead up to Vietnamese and Western holiday periods. Thieves on motorcycles commit snatch-and-grab crimes against pedestrians. This happens often and sometimes results in injury.
Aggravated theft, sexual assault and assault happen. Hot spots include:. Drink spiking occurs. Foreigners have been robbed and sexually assaulted after having spiked food and drinks.
This happens at late-night establishments in major cities. If you think your drink or a friend's drink has been spiked, get urgent medical attention. If you're a victim of violent crime, especially sexual assault, get medical attention. Break-ins to hotels and private homes are reported. This happens even while guests are in their rooms. To protect yourself from robbery :. Personal or commercial arguments sometimes lead to threats of physical violence or death. To avoid commercial disputes, have a clear agreement on what the expected level of service is.
Many travellers have become victims of credit and debit card, taxi and gambling scams. Credit and debit card skimming is where card data is taken for use in fraudulent transactions.
