PassportVietnam Passport
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📖About Vietnam
The Vietnam passport currently provides travel mobility to 48 destinations worldwide through a combination of visa-free access and visa-on-arrival options. According to the latest 2026 passport ranking data, the Vietnamese passport is positioned at rank 83 globally, reflecting an improvement from its 2025 rank of 91. While Vietnamese citizens enjoy an openness score of 42, they do not currently have visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The historical ranking data shows significant growth in travel freedom since 2006, when the visa-free count was only 18. Holders of a Vietnam passport can enter 23 countries visa-free, including regional neighbors like Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, as well as nations further afield such as Chile and Panama. Additionally, 24 destinations offer a visa-on-arrival, such as the Maldives and Nepal, while several others require an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). For many major economies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and European Union members, a standard visa is still required. With a global score of 8, the passport ranking continues to be a key indicator for Vietnamese nationals planning international travel and assessing their overall global mobility.
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📈Historical Ranking Trend
Vietnam's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2026
Historical ranking trend based on available yearly data.
Trend: Declined by 5 positions from 2006 to 2026
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Vietnam passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
23 countries
Barbados
Brunei
Cambodia
Chile
Cook Islands
Dominica
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Malaysia
Micronesia
Myanmar
Panama
Philippines
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Thailand
Suriname
Rwanda
Iran
Mongolia
Belarus
🛬 Visa on Arrival
24 countries
Madagascar
Bolivia
Burundi
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Malawi
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Palau Islands
Samoa
Sierra Leone
St. Lucia
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Niue
Jordan
🔐 ETA Required
3 countries
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Seychelles
💻 E-Visa
44 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Benin
Colombia
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Moldova
Montserrat
Pakistan
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
St. Kitts and Nevis
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Albania
Russian Federation
Guinea
Armenia
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Zambia
Oman
Syria
Morocco
Bahamas
Cuba
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
132 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Aruba
Austria
Bangladesh
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
The Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao (SAR China)
North Macedonia
Mali
Malta
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Senegal
Haiti
Kuwait
Ecuador
Lesotho
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Comparison against other countries
Closely related passports based on region, mobility tier, and travel profile.
Cambodia
As a neighboring Southeast Asian nation, Cambodia maintains a similar mobility profile within the ASEAN region.
Comparison context
Vietnam's visa-free access is frequently compared to the Cambodia passport ranking due to their shared geographical and economic ties in Southeast Asia.Laos
Laos falls within the same global mobility tier, reflecting similar visa-free access constraints in Asia.
Comparison context
The Laos passport occupies a comparable position in the global index, reflecting the regional mobility standards for the Indochinese peninsula.Thailand
Thailand is a major regional trade partner and tourism competitor with a higher but relevant mobility benchmark.
Comparison context
While Vietnam continues to expand its diplomatic reach, Thai passport strength serves as a key benchmark for travel freedom within the ASEAN bloc.Related sources and important links
Trusted references for Vietnam passport rules, travel notices, and government information.
❓Frequently asked questions
Check Your Passport Validity
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