What are the Vietnam AI Law compliance deadlines?

Mar 1, 2026: AI Law takes effect. Mar 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing AI systems (general). Sep 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing AI systems in health, education and finance.

When does Vietnam AI Law take effect?

Vietnam AI Law took effect on Mar 1, 2026. The next milestone is Mar 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing AI systems (general).

Who does Vietnam AI Law apply to?

Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals researching, developing, providing, deploying or using AI systems in Vietnam.

What are the penalties under Vietnam AI Law?

The law sets principles; administrative penalty amounts are left to implementing decrees (not verified).

Vietnam AI Law

In force Vietnam · In force Mar 1, 2026 · next deadline Mar 1, 2027 (in 5 months)

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Deadlines

Date	What happens	When
Mar 1, 2026	AI Law takes effect7 months ago	7 months ago
Mar 1, 2027	Transition ends for existing AI systems (general)in 5 months	in 5 months
Sep 1, 2027	Transition ends for existing AI systems in health, education and financein 11 months	in 11 months

Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.

What it does

Vietnam's first standalone AI law (35 articles). It classifies AI systems as high, medium or low risk based on their impact on life, health, rights and public order, requires human oversight, and requires disclosure when users interact with AI and labeling of AI-generated audio, image and video content. It applies to domestic and foreign actors in AI activities in Vietnam, with transition periods for existing systems.

Who it applies to: Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals researching, developing, providing, deploying or using AI systems in Vietnam.
Penalties: The law sets principles; administrative penalty amounts are left to implementing decrees (not verified).
Enforced by: Ministry of Science and Technology
Official name: Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15)
Citation: Law No. 134/2025/QH15
Topics: ai

Verified 2026-09-22 vilaf.com.vn bakermckenzie.com

Research notes

Transition deadlines come from law-firm summaries (VILAF, Baker McKenzie), not the official text. The Law on Digital Technology Industry (No. 71/2025/QH15), which also contains AI provisions, was not verified here. The ministry page is the former MIC portal, now under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

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Questions about Vietnam AI Law

What are the Vietnam AI Law compliance deadlines?: Mar 1, 2026: AI Law takes effect. Mar 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing AI systems (general). Sep 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing AI systems in health, education and finance.
When does Vietnam AI Law take effect?: Vietnam AI Law took effect on Mar 1, 2026. The next milestone is Mar 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing AI systems (general).
Who does Vietnam AI Law apply to?: Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals researching, developing, providing, deploying or using AI systems in Vietnam.
What are the penalties under Vietnam AI Law?: The law sets principles; administrative penalty amounts are left to implementing decrees (not verified).

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