The Legal Drinking Age in Vietnam
The legal drinking age in Vietnam is 18. Here is how it is enforced, where ID is checked, and the alcohol rules travellers should know.
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Tony Ngo
Founder & Chairman, BDA
Founder & Chairman, BDA
The legal drinking age in Vietnam is 18. Here is how it is enforced, where ID is checked, and the alcohol rules travellers should know.
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