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Vietnam: Cybersecurity Law including import license requirement enters into force

Policy overview

Description

Cybersecurity Law including import license requirement enters into force

On 1 July 2026, the Cybersecurity Law, including import license requirements, enters into force. The law requires organisations importing cybersecurity products to obtain certification and declare conformity with technical regulations before importa…

Scope

Policy Area
International trade
Policy Instrument
Import licensing requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-06-26
in consultation

On 26 June 2025, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam opened a consultation on the draft Cybe…

2025-07-16
processing consultation

On 16 July 2025, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam closes the consultation on the draft Cy…

2025-10-31
under deliberation

On 31 October 2025, the Cybersecurity Law, including import license requirements was introduced to …

2025-12-10
adopted

On 10 December 2025, the Cybersecurity Law, including import license requirements, was adopted by t…

2026-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2026, the Cybersecurity Law, including import license requirements, enters into force. Th…