🇻🇳 Vietnam · Wi-Fi Devices

Vietnam Wi-Fi Certification

Routers, cameras, smart home, POS and IoT devices with Wi-Fi need MIC/CR approval in Vietnam. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands have specific rules that differ from other regions.

Which Wi-Fi Products Need Vietnam Certification?

All Wi-Fi products — routers, smart speakers, Wi-Fi cameras, smart home hubs, POS terminals, IoT gateways — fall under MIC when exported to Vietnam. 5 GHz Wi-Fi is common in higher-end devices and adds specific requirements.

Product	2.4 GHz	5 GHz	Timeline
Wi-Fi router / access point	Required	If present	4-8 weeks
Wi-Fi camera	Required	If present	4-8 weeks
Smart home hub / IoT gateway	Required	If present	4-8 weeks
POS terminal	Required	If present	4-8 weeks

Applicable Standards: 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz

Band	Vietnam standard	International reference
2.4 GHz	QCVN 65	EN 300 328
5 GHz	QCVN 66	EN 301 893
EMC (all bands)	QCVN 18	CISPR 32

Key risk: Vietnam's permitted channels and power limits for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz differ from EU/US configurations. Devices covering unsupported bands or exceeding power limits fail testing. Always verify your channel plan against the current Vietnamese regulations — they are revised frequently.

Certification Process

Confirm scope

Identify applicable QCVN for your Wi-Fi device (65/66/18/22)

Sample testing

RF + EMC at MIC-accredited lab

Local submission

Vietnamese entity submits DoC

✓

Apply CR mark

Affix CR mark and Vietnamese label

Timeline: 4-8 weeks | Local representative: required | Factory inspection: not required

Common Reasons Wi-Fi Certification Fails

Wrong channel plan

Device configured for EU/US channels that Vietnam does not permit. A common and expensive-to-fix failure.

Power limit exceeded

Vietnam's EIRP limits differ. Devices tuned for other regions can exceed Vietnamese limits.

Outdated standards

QCVN revisions are frequent (some every 2-3 years). Certificates under old versions may not clear customs.

Missing Vietnamese label

The most common shipment-return reason. Labels and manuals must be in Vietnamese.

FAQ

Can a 5 GHz Wi-Fi device be approved in Vietnam?

Yes, but only for the bands and power levels Vietnam permits under QCVN 66. Verify your 5 GHz channel coverage against Vietnamese regulations before testing.

Can I use a CE or FCC Wi-Fi report for Vietnam?

No direct transfer. Testing must be redone at a Vietnam MIC-accredited lab. Vietnam recognises no external reports.

Does a battery or mains adapter change the requirements?

MIC approval is required regardless of power source. A built-in mains adapter may add safety requirements (QCVN 22). A battery adds UN38.3.

How long does Wi-Fi certification take?

Typically 4-8 weeks. Dual-band (2.4+5 GHz) devices and battery products add time.

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