Laos vs Vietnam Passport Comparison
Laos
ASIA
#93
Rank
Visa-Free Access45 countries
Vietnam
ASIA
#91
Rank
Visa-Free Access48 countries
Detailed Comparison
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Vietnam
With 48 visa-free destinations, Vietnam offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Most Unique Access
Vietnam
Vietnam provides exclusive visa-free access to 8 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 15 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 48 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
15
Shared Destinations
5
Unique to Laos
8
Unique to Vietnam
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Laos
5 unique destinations
EcuadorThe GambiaHaitiVietnamZambia
Vietnam
8 unique destinations
BarbadosChileKazakhstanKyrgyzstanLaosPanamaIranBelarus
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (15)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
BruneiCambodiaCook IslandsDominicaIndonesiaMalaysiaMicronesiaMongoliaMyanmarPhilippinesSingaporeSt. Vincent and the GrenadinesThailandSurinameRwanda
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Laos
Rank: #93
Visa-free: 49
Vietnam
Rank: #91
Visa-free: 51
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Laos | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #93 (49) | #91 (51) |
| 2024 | #90 (51) | #87 (55) |
| 2023 | #93 (50) | #88 (55) |
| 2022 | #93 (50) | #89 (54) |
| 2021 | #99 (49) | #95 (53) |
| 2020 | #90 (50) | #86 (54) |
| 2019 | #92 (49) | #90 (51) |
| 2018 | #89 (52) | #90 (51) |
| 2017 | #88 (48) | #90 (45) |
| 2016 | #90 (47) | #90 (47) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.