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Vietnam passport · 2026

Where can Vietnam passport holders travel without a visa?

Vietnam passport holders can visit 46 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 59 with an online ETA or e-Visa, and need a visa issued in advance for 93.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) + verified entries

Visa-free (7)

No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.

Visa on arrival (2)

You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.

eTA / ETA required (2)

A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.

e-Visa required (5)

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Rules verified on official sources for Vietnam passport holders

These 5 destinations have been checked by the Visa and Trips editorial team against an official government source. Every other destination on this page comes from the open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17).

DestinationRequirementStayChecked
Georgiae-Visa requiredPer visa terms11 Nov 2026
KenyaeTA / ETA requiredPer visa terms23 Oct 2026
Russiae-Visa required30 days23 Oct 2026
Sri LankaeTA / ETA requiredPer visa terms23 Oct 2026
ThailandVisa-free30 days23 Oct 2026

FAQ

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

24 destinations are visa-free and 22 offer a visa on arrival, 46 in total, according to the open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17). Another 6 require an online ETA and 53 an e-Visa.

Which destinations can Vietnam citizens apply for online with Visa and Trips?

16 destinations: Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Russia, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and more. Each one is a fully online e-Visa or ETA, or a mandatory online arrival form, that Vietnam passport holders can get without any condition.

Can Visa and Trips apply for my visa?

Only when the whole process is online: an e-Visa or ETA (or a mandatory online arrival form) that your passport qualifies for without conditions. We do not handle embassy or consulate visas, visa centre appointments or biometrics, visas paid in cash on arrival, sponsored visas, or visas that depend on holding another country's visa. Visa and Trips is a private service, not a government site.

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