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Blocked Updated 14 Oct 2026 About 5 minutes

How to unblock Telegram in Vietnam

If Telegram won't work in Vietnam, you're not alone: it has been blocked since May 2025. Here's how to get it back with ExpressVPN, one step at a time.

Short answer

Use ExpressVPN with automatic obfuscation (protocol set to Automatic) on, connect to Singapore, then open Telegram.

We picked ExpressVPN for Vietnam because it can disguise VPN traffic with automatic obfuscation (protocol set to Automatic).

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Why Telegram doesn't work in Vietnam

Telegram has been blocked in Vietnam since May 2025.

Telegram has been blocked since May 2025; Facebook, YouTube and TikTok work but are heavily moderated.

Is a VPN legal in Vietnam? Legal. VPN use is legal and common.

Step by step with ExpressVPN

  1. Get the VPN before you need it

    Sign up for ExpressVPN and download the app while you still have an open connection, ideally before you arrive in Vietnam. VPN websites and app-store listings are often blocked there.

  2. Install and sign in

    Install ExpressVPN on the phone or computer where you use Telegram, then sign in.

  3. Switch on its stealth mode

    Open Settings, then Protocol, and keep it on Automatic. ExpressVPN obfuscates every server, and Automatic lets it switch protocols when one gets blocked.

  4. Connect to a nearby server

    Connect to a server in Singapore, Japan or Taiwan. Telegram works normally in these countries, and nearby servers are faster.

  5. Open Telegram and let it reconnect

    The "Connecting…" banner should disappear within a few seconds of the VPN connecting.

  6. Leave the VPN on

    Keep ExpressVPN connected while you use Telegram. If you disconnect, the block applies again.

Tip: Telegram also supports MTProto proxies (Settings, then Data and Storage, then Proxy) as a backup when VPNs are struggling.

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If it still doesn't work

  • Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data. Some networks block far more than others.
  • Try a different server country: Singapore, Japan or Taiwan.
  • Restart your phone after a failed attempt. Some blocks cache your earlier connection.
  • Update the VPN app. Providers update their stealth protocols when blocks change.

Or try another VPN

NordVPN Connects

Open Settings, go to Connection, then VPN protocol, and choose NordWhisper. If your device doesn't offer NordWhisper, choose OpenVPN (TCP) and connect to a server under Specialty servers, then Obfuscated servers.

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Proton VPN Connects

Open Settings, then Protocol, and choose Stealth. Also switch on Alternative routing so the app can reach Proton even if its usual servers are blocked.

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What people in Vietnam are reporting

Not enough reports yet for ExpressVPN in Vietnam this fortnight.

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Questions people ask

Does Telegram work in Vietnam without a VPN?

No. Telegram is blocked in Vietnam, so it won't load without a VPN or proxy.

Is it legal to use a VPN for Telegram in Vietnam?

Legal. VPN use is legal and common. This is general information, not legal advice.

Can I use a free VPN to unblock Telegram in Vietnam?

Usually not. Most free VPNs have no way to disguise their traffic, so Vietnam's filters spot them quickly, and many free apps sell browsing data. Proton VPN's free plan is a safe free option, but its free servers are limited and busy.

Why does Telegram still not work with the VPN on?

Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data. Some networks block far more than others. Try a different server country: Singapore, Japan or Taiwan. Restart your phone after a failed attempt. Some blocks cache your earlier connection.

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