Is Vietnam safe to travel to?

Vietnam has a practical risk score of 29/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and civil unrest.

What is the current travel advisory for Vietnam?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Vietnam is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Asia

Higher risk than 27% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and civil unrest.

Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, civil unrest, transport reliability.

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

🎭Scams

Asia avg: 5758

📢Civil Unrest

Asia avg: 6251

🚌Transport

Asia avg: 5147

🌊Natural Disaster

Asia avg: 2624

🏥Health

Asia avg: 2418

⚠️Violent Incident

Asia avg: 3512

🔓Petty Crime

Asia avg: 327

✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 12/16/2024

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2024-12-16 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Is Vietnam safe to travel to?: Vietnam has a practical risk score of 29/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and civil unrest.
What are the main travel risks in Vietnam?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Vietnam are: tourist scams, civil unrest, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Vietnam?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Vietnam is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Vietnam?: Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.