Vietnamese Passport Global Ranking
As of May 2025 the Vietnamese passport holds the 148th position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.
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Cambodia
Rank: 136th
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China
Rank: 116th
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Laos
Rank: 164th
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Rwanda
Rank: 147th
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Jordan
Rank: 149th
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Where Can Vietnamese Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of May 2025, the holders of Vietnam passport enjoy visa-free access to 27 countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Vietnamese citizens can travel without a visa:
- Belarus
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Panama
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Chile
- Suriname
- Cook Islands
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Samoa
- Kenya
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
Make sure your Vietnamese passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
What Countries Issue eVisa to Vietnamese Citizens?
Citizens of Vietnam can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 37 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where Vietnamese can apply for an eVisa online:
- Albania
- Russia
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bhutan
- Georgia
- India
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Guyana
- Papua New Guinea
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Nigeria
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- South Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Vietnamese Citizens?
If you are a Vietnamese citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 24 countries listed below:
- Bahrain
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Saint Lucia
- Bolivia
- Marshall Islands
- Palau
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Zambia
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Can Vietnamese Citizens Visit ASEAN Countries Without a Visa?
Yes, Vietnamese citizens can enter other ASEAN countries without a visa for stays up to 14 days or even more depending on the country — since Vietnam is a part of the ASEAN agreement.
Where Can I Enter Visa-Free With an APEC Card?
If you have an APEC business card from Vietnam, you can enter the following countries visa-free:
- Australia
- Brunei
- Chile
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Russia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Taiwan
Countries With Visa Requirements for Vietnamese Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 138 countries with a Vietnamese passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- China
- Hong Kong
- Iraq
- Israel
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Macau
- North Korea
- Oman
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Turkmenistan
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Caribbean Netherlands
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Martin
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Vanuatu
- Algeria
- Angola
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Niger
- Réunion
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Saint Helena
- Sudan
- Gambia
- Tunisia
- Eswatini
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Vietnamese travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.