Latest Visa-Free Countries for Vietnamese Passport Holders

If you’re planning an overseas trip, it’s good to know the visa-free countries for Vietnamese passport holders. Doing so saves valuable time, effort, and costs during the visa application process.

Today, with a Vietnamese passport, you can visit many countries and territories without applying for a visa in advance, reducing red tapes so you can let your hair down before the trip.

How many visa-free countries can you visit  with a Vietnamese passport?

Today, Vietnamese citizens can travel to a total of 55 countries and territories without applying for a visa. This is an increase from the previous number of 48 countries and territories, allowing Vietnamese passport holders to enter more countries with less administrative burden.

Several countries also offer simplified visa procedures, such as visa on arrival or e-visa options, for Vietnamese citizens.

The newly added countries include:

1. • Tajikistan
2. • Belarus
3. • Oman
4. • Rwanda
5. • Suriname
6. • Tuvalu
7. • Mongolia

For these newly added Vietnam passport visa-free countries, the duration of stay ranges from 14 to 45 days and is generally non-extendable. Applicants must also meet other requirements of the host country.

General requirements:

1. ▸ A passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry.
2. ▸ Full legal capacity and adherence to the host country’s laws and regulations.
3. ▸ Completion of the arrival or entry form before departure.
4. ▸ A confirmed return or onward ticket.
5. ▸ Entry only for tourism or other non-commercial purposes.

List of visa-free countries for Vietnamese passport holders

Here is the list of visa-free countries for Vietnamese passport holders in 2025, by regions:

Europe

Among the European countries, only Belarus offers visa-free entry to Vietnamese citizens. Each visit may last up to 30 days, but cannot exceed 90 days in total within a 12-month period.

Asia

Holders of the Vietnamese passport can travel to certain Asian countries without a visa. These include:

1. • Brunei (14 days)
2. • Cambodia (30 days)
3. • Indonesia (30 days)
4. • Laos (30 days)
5. • Malaysia (30 days)
6. • Myanmar (14 days)
7. • Singapore (30 days)
8. • Singapore (30 days)
9. • Thailand (30 days)
10. • Kazakhstan (30 days)
11. • Kyrgyzstan (indefinite period)
12. • Mongolia (30 days)
13. • Tajikistan (45 days)

Note: Tajikistan does not offer full visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens, but you can get a visa on arrival (VOA) or e-visa without much trouble.

Africa

These African countries and territories allow Vietnamese passport holders to apply for an e-visa or visa on arrival (VOA) with ease:

1. • Burund (VOA – 30 days)
2. • Cape Verde (VOA – indefinite period)
3. • Comoro Islands (VOA – 45 days)
4. • Djibouti (Evisa – 90 days)
5. • Guiné-Bissau (VOA – 90 days)
6. • Madagascar (VOA – 90 days)
7. • Malawi (VOA – 30 days)
8. • Mauritania (VOA – 30 days)
9. • Mauritius (VOA – 30 days)
10. • Mozambique (VOA – 90 days)
11. • Namibia (VOA – 90 days)
12. • Rwanda (VOA – 90 days)
13. • Seychelles (VOA – 90 days)
14. • Sierra Leone (VOA – 90 days)
15. • Somalia (VOA – 90 days)
16. • Tanzania (VOA – 90 days)
17. • Togo (VOA – 90 days)
18. • Zambia (VOA – 90 days)

Other Regions

1. • The Americas: Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, and Suriname
2. • The Caribbean: Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines
3. • Oceania: Federated States of Micronesia, Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, Palau, Niue, Samoa, and Tuvalu
4. • The Middle East: Iran, Kuwait, and Oman

Visa-free exemption requirements for Vietnamese passport holders

It’s important to understand the distinction between visa-free entry and visa fee exemption before going further:

1. ➤ Visa-free (visa exemption): allow entry without the need to apply for a visa in advance. Vietnamese citizens must have a valid passport and have completed the arrival entry form before their flight.
2. ➤ Visa fee waiver/exemption: require applying for a visa, but the fee is waived.

For countries with visa-free exemption, Vietnamese citizens may not pay additional visa costs. Meanwhile, countries that only waive visa fees still require a short-term or tourist visa, though the approval rates are generally high.

Check out this updated list of visa fee exemption countries for Vietnamese passport holders:

1. ➤ Serbia (Vietnamese citizens with a valid visa from a Schengen or European Union country, or the United States, are eligible for visa-free entry to Serbia for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.)
2. ➤ North Macedonia (Vietnamese citizens with a valid Schengen visa are exempt from entry visa requirements and may stay for up to 15 days.)
3. ➤ Nicaragua
4. ➤ Algeria
5. ➤ Moldova
6. ➤ Romania
7. ➤ Afghanistan

FAQ about visa-free policies for Vietnamese citizens

Here are some common questions posed by travelers looking for information on visa free countries for Vietnamese passport holders.

Does China offer visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens?

Unfortunately, no. However, the visa application process for traveling to China is quite straightforward, with few complex requirements.

Does Korea offer visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens?

Vietnamese citizens are required to obtain a Korean tourism visa in general. Exceptions only apply to travelers who are:

1. • Visiting Jeju Island
2. •  Holding a valid visa from certain countries or regions (i.e., Schengen visa, American visa, Japanese visa, Canadian visa, etc.)
3. • Transiting through a South Korean airport.
4. Does the United States offer visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens?

Citizens from Vietnam are currently not eligible for visa-free entry to the United States. A valid visa is required for entry into the United States for any purpose.

Does Taiwan offer visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens?

Vietnamese citizens may enter Taiwan without a visa if they already have a visa, either valid or has expired within the past 10 years, from any of the following countries or territories:

1. • America,
2. • Canada,
3. • England,
4. • Japan,
5. • Australia,
6. • New Zealand,
7. • Countries from the Schengen Area (including long-term residence permits).

In addition, applicants must register online to obtain a Visa-Exempt Certificate before traveling.

Does Chile offer visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens?

Chile does allow Vietnamese citizens to enter visa-free for a maximum period of 90 days. However, Chile’s visa-free policies only covers tourism and family visits; it cannot be used for work or business purposes.

Does Japan offer visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens?

Japan is not among the list of Asian countries granting visa-free entry to Vietnamese citizens. Exemption is only available to those holding diplomatic or official passports, or those with an APEC Business Travel Card for business-related visits.

Does Singapore offer visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens?

Yes. If your passport is valid for at least six months, you may enter without a visa. However, you will need a return ticket or an onward ticket to another country within three months, as well as proof of sufficient financial means to cover your trip.

What to Prepare for Visa-Free Entry

Each country has different visa-free policies. However, most of them will require:

1. • A valid passport, or an equivalent document for use in international travel
2. • A permanent or temporary resident card in the destination country (if applicable)
3. • A visa exemption certificate (if your application requires further verification)
4. • A return or onward flight ticket
5. • Hotel booking confirmation
6. • Proof of financial means
7. • Proof of valid purpose of travel
8. • International travel insurance

Note: All documents must be translated into the language required by the destination country. The translations must be complete and accurate, and come with a certificate of accuracy by an approved translator or translation agency.

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