U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Vietnam. Vietnam is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Vietnam scores 74/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Vietnam Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Vietnam destination assessed, Hanoi scores highest (74/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Vietnam: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Vietnam destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Vietnam safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 83 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2011 | 1.5 / 100k | 88 | World Bank Open Data (2011) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 97.4% | 97 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 1.2% | 96 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 52/100 | 52 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 17.7 / 100k | 49 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Vietnam safety FAQ
Is Vietnam safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Vietnam Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Vietnam averages 74/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 24 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Vietnam?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Hanoi currently scores highest at 74/100 (Safe).
Where does this Vietnam safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.