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IMEI Check Vietnam: Carrier Verification and Blacklist Guide

4 min readUpdated 6/1/2025

IMEI Check in Vietnam: How to Verify Your Phone

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing smartphone markets, with over 70 million mobile subscribers across Viettel, Mobifone, Vinaphone, and Vietnamobile. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) manages Vietnam's telecommunications regulations including IMEI registration requirements.

Checking IMEI in Vietnam

Method 1 — Carrier Verification:

  • Viettel: Dial *190# or contact 198 hotline
  • Mobifone: Contact 9090 hotline
  • Vinaphone: Contact 18001091

Method 2 — International IMEI Check: For brand and model verification and global blacklist status, use imeicheckpro.com — covers the GSMA database for all phones including those used in Vietnam.

Vietnam IMEI Regulations

Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications regulates phone imports and requires all phones sold commercially to have valid IMEI numbers and comply with Vietnamese technical standards (QCVN). Phones without valid IMEI registration may be confiscated at customs.

Common Phone Brands in Vietnam

The Vietnamese market is dominated by Samsung (Galaxy A, M, S series), Apple iPhone, Xiaomi/Redmi, OPPO, Vivo, and Nokia. All of these are well-supported in our IMEI database at imeicheckpro.com for brand, model, and spec verification.

Buying Used Phones in Vietnam

Used phone markets in Vietnam operate through platforms like Thegioididong.com, FPT Shop, and local markets. Key risks include refurbished phones sold as new and iCloud-locked iPhones. Always verify iCloud Activation Lock status (support.apple.com/activation-lock) and run a basic IMEI check before purchasing.