Vietnamese Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Vietnamese passport holders can visit 29 countries visa-free, plus 78 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Vietnamese passport is ranked #143 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Vietnamese passport allows its holders access to 29 countries without a visa. An additional 65 countries offer e-visas. 13 countries provide visas upon arrival. However, visas are required in 128 nations.

Vietnam has a populous country with over 97 million residents. This makes it the world's 15th most populated country. The majority of the population resides in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City and the historic capital, Hanoi.

Vietnamese passport holders benefit from global mobility. Despite this, they still require visas for travel to several countries. This includes popular destinations in the European Union and North America.

Some destinations that require a visa for Vietnamese passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Vietnamese passport holders are Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei.

Visa free countries

So, where can Vietnameses travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Vietnam citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Americas

🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇨🇱 Chile (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇵🇦 Panama (90 days)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 months)
🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)

Europe

🇧🇾 Belarus (30 days)
🇸🇯 Svalbard (Unlimited)

Asia

🇧🇳 Brunei (14 days)
🇰🇭 Cambodia (30 days)
🇮🇩 Indonesia (30 days)
🇮🇷 Iran (15 days)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (30 days)
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (30 days)
🇱🇦 Laos (30 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
🇲🇳 Mongolia (30 days)
🇲🇲 Myanmar (30 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
🇹🇯 Tajikistan (14 days / 60 days)
🇹🇭 Thailand (60 days)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)
🇵🇸 Palestine (N/A)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇨🇰 Cook Islands (31 days)
🇳🇺 Niue (30 days or less)
🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands (14 days or less)

Africa

🇷🇼 Rwanda (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Vietnamese passport holders visit without a visa?

Vietnamese passport holders can visit 29 countries visa-free, plus 78 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Vietnamese passport holders?

Vietnamese passport holders can travel visa-free to Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Mongolia, Myanmar, and 21 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Vietnam citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Vietnam, 29 are visa-free, 65 can be visited with an e-visa and 13 with a visa on arrival, while 128 require a visa, as of October 2026.