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Updated 2026-07-03

Vietnam passport

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.

Bìa hộ chiếu Việt Nam

Real passport cover sources: มองโกเลีย๔๔ (CC BY-SA 4.0) .

Travel freedom score
52
Visa-free
24
Visa on arrival
23
eVisa / eTA
58
Visa required
93
Global rank
#77 / 199
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Where can Vietnam passport holders travel easily?

Map colors follow the 4 visa groups. Click any country for its dashboard.

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Vietnam passport rank over the years

#70 2019 #67 2020 #74 2021 #74 2022 #82 2023 #77 2024 #75 2025 #77 2026

Lower rank is stronger. The 2020-2021 dip reflects global border closures during COVID. Source: open data 2019-2026.

FAQ

Vietnam passport FAQ

How powerful is the Vietnam passport in 2026?
The Vietnam passport ranks #77 globally with a travel freedom score of 52 — 24 visa-free, 23 visa-on-arrival and 58 eVisa/eTA destinations.
How many countries can Vietnam passport holders visit visa-free?
24 destinations are fully visa-free. Including visa-on-arrival and eVisa/eTA, easy-access destinations total 105 of 198.
What photo do I need for a Vietnam passport or visa?
ICAO-compliant: plain white background, neutral expression, no AI retouching. Gao Nau Profile studios in Hanoi and HCMC shoot compliant passport/visa photos for every country standard.
How often is this Vietnam passport data updated?
Weekly, from an MIT-licensed open dataset. The last-updated date is shown on this page.

Source: open data (MIT), compiled by Gao Nau · Updated 2026-07-03

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