Vietnam Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 97 destinations open to Vietnam passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Vietnam passport holders can currently enter 27 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 25 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 45. An embassy visa is still required for 100 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Barbados90 days
Brunei14 days
Cambodia30 days
Chile90 days
Dominica21 days
Haiti90 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran15 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Kazakhstan30 days
KenyaeTA
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Laos30 days
Malaysia30 days
Micronesia30 days
Mongolia30 days
Myanmar14 days
Panama90 days
Papua New GuineaeTA
Philippines30 days
Russia30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
TaiwaneTA
Thailand30 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bolivia
Burundi
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Palau
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Sri Lanka
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
TuvaluA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
Cuba
DR Congo
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
Hong Kong
India
Iraq
Japan
Lesotho
Libya
Moldova
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Zambia
ZimbabweApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Mali
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Vietnam Passport
Vietnam holds 59th place, in the lower tier for global mobility. It gives visa-free access to 26 destinations, and total access reaches 97 when visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa options are added. Asia is the strongest region with 14 visa-free countries, while South America offers only 1.
Singapore is visa-free for Vietnamese citizens. Japan, Australia and the United Arab Emirates can be entered with an e-Visa, which is a helpful online option. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, China and Brazil all require a visa before travel. In total, 100 countries ask for one, so most long-distance trips involve an application. Those numbers favor regional trips within Asia over long-haul travel. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 82 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Vietnam passport holders can enter 27 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 1
Asia 14
Africa 4
South America 1
Oceania 2
How Vietnam Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Togo | #58 | 98 | 30 |
| Madagascar | #59 | 97 | 29 |
| Mauritania | #59 | 97 | 26 |
| Niger | #59 | 97 | 31 |
| Turkmenistan | #59 | 97 | 16 |
 Vietnam | #59 | 97 | 27 |
| Zimbabwe | #59 | 97 | 37 |
| Bhutan | #60 | 96 | 18 |
| Angola | #61 | 95 | 25 |
| Egypt | #61 | 95 | 20 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #61 | 95 | 23 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 86 more destinations than the Vietnam passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Vietnam passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Recent Changes
- Russiafrom e-Visa to Visa-freeSource
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Vietnam passport holders visit without a visa?
Vietnam passport holders can visit 27 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 25 with a visa on arrival and 45 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 97 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Vietnam passport ranking?
The Vietnam passport ranks #59 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 5 other passports, with a mobility score of 97. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Vietnam passport holders?
25 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Vietnam passport holders: Bolivia, Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives and 15 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Vietnam passport holders?
Vietnam passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 100 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, China, New Zealand, Brazil and 92 more.
How can a Vietnam passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Vietnam passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+82 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+75 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+73 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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