Vietnam passport power
Asia · PassRank 52 · ranked 159th of 199
The Vietnam passport has a PassRank score of 52 in 2026, placing it 159th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 24 destinations visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA — that is 52 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 53 require an e-visa and 93 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Vietnam passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 24 |
| Visa on arrival | 23 |
| eTA / ETA | 5 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 52 |
| e-Visa | 53 |
| Visa required | 93 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 52. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Vietnam itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (24)
Countries and territories the Vietnam passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Iran | 15 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Mongolia | 30 days |
| Myanmar | 14 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (23)
Destinations that issue the Vietnam passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (5)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Vietnam passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Suriname | — |
| Taiwan | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (53)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Japan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Russia | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
| Zambia | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (93)
Destinations where Vietnam passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| 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 | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Vietnam passport holders visit visa-free?
The Vietnam passport has a PassRank score of 52, meaning holders can enter 52 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 24 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA. A further 53 require an e-visa and 93 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Vietnam passport's rank in 2026?
The Vietnam passport ranks 159th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 52. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Vietnam need a visa for the United States?
Vietnam passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Vietnam PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Vietnam passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (24), visa on arrival (23) and eTA/ETA (5). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
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- Niger — PassRank 53 (156th) · compare Vietnam vs Niger
- Cambodia — PassRank 50 (162nd) · compare Vietnam vs Cambodia
- Ivory Coast — PassRank 53 (156th) · compare Vietnam vs Ivory Coast
- Chad — PassRank 50 (162nd) · compare Vietnam vs Chad
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21