taking cameras into vietnam

[ron_erwin1]

Has anyone had any experience taking several camera bodies and lenses into

vietnam? I'll have two F100s and a D200, with a lens for each. And did you

declare them? I read sometimes that, since they are for personal use only,

they don't have to be declared; but then I read the opposite.

 

Thanks for any information or advice.

[gungajim]

I've been to over 180 countries in the past 30 years and can't recall any serious problems. I usually carry 3 cameras and 3 lenses and a variety of other stuff. I do declare them, at least the major items, if requested on the entry form. However, in countries where I have declared, I never remember anyone ever comparing my declaration form with the items in my camera bag upon departure. If I am carrying more than $500 in cash, I usually only declare only $500 - but this is just a personal thing. Remember that most emerging countries welcome your tourist dollars and aren't going to hassle you very much. If anyone has had a contrary experience, I would be very interested in hearing about it.

[Spearhead]

I took three cameras with me when I went to Vietnam and nobody paid any attention. I went through four airports internally, and two on international flights and nobody paid any attention. I've never traveled anywhere that my cameras provoked any interest at customs.

[emily73]

Hi Ron,

 

I'm from Vietnam. You can take all your gears here, many great landscapes and street life photos are waiting for you.

 

:-)

[tim_b]

I've visited Vietnam three times, on each occasion carrying at least two cameras, a few lenses and a lot of film. No questions were asked, no declaration required.

 

It's not Iraq, they get a LOT of tourists with cameras.