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Age Verification Compliance Overview

This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Vietnam. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.

Vietnam has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.

The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.

Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Vietnam. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.

Minimum Age

N/A (Banned)

Content is completely prohibited

Age Gate Required

No

No verification required

Last Verified

10/12/2025

Most recent data update

Regulatory Timeline

Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events

  1. Banned

    Decree 147/2023/ND-CP takes effect: New regulations mandating user authentication through registered phone numbers for all social media users, and requiring platforms to monitor and remove illegal content, take effect.

  2. Banned

    Decree 147/2023/ND-CP issued: The Vietnamese government introduced stricter regulations requiring social media platforms to authenticate users’ identities.

  3. Banned

    Cybersecurity Law (Law No. 24/2018/QH14) effective: The Cybersecurity Law came into effect, granting the government broad powers to control online content, including removal of 'illegal' or 'harmful' content.

  4. Banned

    Penal Code (Law No. 100/2015/QH13, amended by Law No. 12/2017/QH14) effective: The updated Penal Code, including articles criminalizing activities related to 'depraved cultural products,' became effective.

  5. Banned

    Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP came into effect: Made it illegal to distribute materials online that 'harms national security' or 'opposes' the government, restricted personal information sharing on blogs/social media, and required foreign web companies to operate domestic servers.

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All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.

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