What's blocked in Vietnam
Telegram has been blocked since May 2025; Facebook, YouTube and TikTok work but are heavily moderated.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Blocked
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegram | Blocked | May 2025 | How to unblock | |
| Temu | Blocked | Dec 2024 | Suspended after failing to register as an e-commerce platform. | |
| Shein | Blocked | Dec 2024 | Suspended along with Temu. | |
| Steam | Partly blocked | 2024 | Some ISPs block the Steam store; the client often still works. | How to unblock |
Not offered in Vietnam
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Disney+
- HBO Max
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
Search, AI, money & shopping
The 3 VPNs that fit Vietnam
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Vietnam are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Vietnam ordered network operators to block Telegram on 21 May 2025, citing anti-state content and fraud. Other global platforms stay online but face pressure to remove content quickly.
Before you connect: Any of the three restores Telegram in Vietnam.
Is a VPN legal in Vietnam?
Legal
VPN use is legal and common.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Vietnam?
Yes. Telegram, Temu and Shein are blocked in Vietnam.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Vietnam?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Vietnam. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Vietnam?
Legal. VPN use is legal and common.
Which VPN works in Vietnam?
Our picks for Vietnam are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Vietnam?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
Report a block
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