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Vietnam passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Vietnam passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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23Visa-free
50eVisa
25Visa on arrival
100Visa required

Vietnam passport at a glance

With a Vietnam passport you can enter 23 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 48 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 50 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 100 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Vietnam

Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Vietnam passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapaneVisa
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Vietnam passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2142117
Asia1451714
Europe00342
North America51512
Oceania1427
South America1128

Longest visa-free stays

Where Vietnam passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 23
eVisa 50
Visa on arrival 25
Visa required 100

Frequently asked questions

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

Vietnam passport holders can visit 23 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Rwanda and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 48 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Vietnam passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Vietnam passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Vietnam passport holders travel with an eVisa?

50 destinations let Vietnam passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Vietnam passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Vietnam passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Vietnam passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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