Updated 2026-07-03
Visa-free countries for Vietnamese 2026
The Vietnam passport sits near the bottom of the global ranking (#77), with only 24 fully visa-free destinations. Adding 23 visa-on-arrival and 58 eVisa/eTA destinations, holders can travel with relative ease to 105 of 198 destinations. Current travel freedom score: 52.
Within Asia, 24 visa-free destinations means advance planning and visa paperwork remain necessary for most international trips. The remaining 93 destinations require a traditional visa — check the map and list below before booking.
The tables below separate visa-free, visa-on-arrival and eVisa/eTA destinations so Vietnamese travelers can prepare correctly before booking.
Visa-free
24| Country | days | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | 90 | Fully visa-free |
| Belarus | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Brunei Darussalam | 14 | Fully visa-free |
| Cambodia | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Chile | 90 | Fully visa-free |
| Dominica | 21 | Fully visa-free |
| Haiti | 90 | Fully visa-free |
| Indonesia | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Iran | 15 | Fully visa-free |
| Kazakhstan | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 | Fully visa-free |
| Laos | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Malaysia | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Micronesia | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Mongolia | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Myanmar | 14 | Fully visa-free |
| Palestine, State of | — | Fully visa-free |
| Panama | 90 | Fully visa-free |
| Philippines | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Rwanda | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 | Fully visa-free |
| Seychelles | 90 | Fully visa-free |
| Singapore | 30 | Fully visa-free |
| Thailand | 60 | Fully visa-free |
Visa on arrival
23| Country | days | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Cabo Verde | — | Process on arrival |
| Comoros | 45 | Process on arrival |
| Djibouti | 90 | Process on arrival |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 | Process on arrival |
| Jordan | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Madagascar | 90 | Process on arrival |
| Malawi | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Maldives | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Marshall Islands | 90 | Process on arrival |
| Mauritius | 60 | Process on arrival |
| Mozambique | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Namibia | 90 | Process on arrival |
| Nepal | 150 | Process on arrival |
| Palau | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Saint Lucia | 42 | Process on arrival |
| Samoa | 90 | Process on arrival |
| Sierra Leone | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Sri Lanka | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Tajikistan | 45 | Process on arrival |
| Tanzania | — | Process on arrival |
| Timor-Leste | 30 | Process on arrival |
| Tuvalu | 30 | Process on arrival |
eVisa / eTA
58| Country | days | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | — | Apply online before flying |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — | Apply online before flying |
| Armenia | 120 | Apply online before flying |
| Australia | — | Apply online before flying |
| Azerbaijan | 30 | Apply online before flying |
| Bahamas | — | Apply online before flying |
| Bahrain | — | Apply online before flying |
| Benin | — | Apply online before flying |
| Bhutan | — | Apply online before flying |
| Bolivia | — | Apply online before flying |
| Botswana | — | Apply online before flying |
| Burkina Faso | — | Apply online before flying |
| Cameroon | — | Apply online before flying |
| Chad | — | Apply online before flying |
| Colombia | — | Apply online before flying |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Cuba | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| DR Congo | 7 | Apply online before flying |
| Ecuador | — | Apply online before flying |
| El Salvador | — | Apply online before flying |
| Equatorial Guinea | — | Apply online before flying |
| Ethiopia | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Gabon | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Georgia | — | Apply online before flying |
| Guinea | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Guyana | — | Apply online before flying |
| Hong Kong | — | Apply online before flying |
| India | 30 | Apply online before flying |
| Iraq | — | Apply online before flying |
| Israel | — | Apply online before flying |
| Japan | — | Apply online before flying |
| Kenya | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Liberia | — | Apply online before flying |
| Libya | — | Apply online before flying |
| Mauritania | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Moldova | — | Apply online before flying |
| Nigeria | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Oman | — | Apply online before flying |
| Pakistan | 30 | Apply online before flying |
| Papua New Guinea | 30 | Apply online before flying |
| Qatar | — | Apply online before flying |
| Russia | 30 | Apply online before flying |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — | Apply online before flying |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — | Apply online before flying |
| Saudi Arabia | — | Apply online before flying |
| Somalia | — | Apply online before flying |
| South Korea | — | Apply online before flying |
| South Sudan | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Suriname | 90 | Apply online before flying |
| Syria | — | Apply online before flying |
| Taiwan | 30 | Apply online before flying |
| Togo | 15 | Apply online before flying |
| Uganda | — | Apply online before flying |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apply online before flying |
| Uzbekistan | 30 | Apply online before flying |
| Vanuatu | — | Apply online before flying |
| Zambia | — | Apply online before flying |
| Zimbabwe | — | Apply online before flying |
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Vietnam visa-free FAQ
How many visa-free destinations does the Vietnamese passport have in 2026?
As of 2026-07-03, Vietnam has 24 fully visa-free destinations, 23 visa-on-arrival destinations and 58 eVisa/eTA destinations.
Is visa on arrival the same as visa-free?
No. Visa on arrival still requires paperwork at arrival and may require fees, photos or supporting documents.
How long should my passport be valid before travel?
The common rule is at least 6 months from entry date. Some countries or airlines may be stricter.
What photo standard should I prepare?
Use a plain white background, frontal face, even lighting and no AI retouching. Gao Nau provides compliant passport and visa photos in Vietnam.