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Vietnamese passport and visa guide

For Vietnamese citizens, their families and overseas Vietnamese: passports, visa-free countries and visas by country, with official sources.

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Underlined topics are published; the rest are being written from official sources.

Vietnamese passport

Applying, renewing at home or abroad, and government fees.

Where can you travel?

Which countries need a visa and which are visa-free for Vietnamese passports.

Vietnamese passport fees

Government fees paid when you apply. These are not service fees.

Delivery of the result by post, if chosen, is charged separately.

New passport (with or without chip)
Current feeVND 100,000Standard fee VND 200,000. 50% reduction until 31 December 2026 (Circular 64/2025/TT-BTC).
Passport reissued after damage or loss
Current feeVND 200,000Standard fee VND 400,000. 50% reduction until 31 December 2026 (Circular 64/2025/TT-BTC).

Updated: Sources: Thông tư 28/2026/TT-BTC, Thông tư 64/2025/TT-BTC

Visas by country

Full guides for 19 countries and territories, each on a dedicated Tu Do Travel website.

Open visas by country

15 bilateral visa-free countries

For ordinary Vietnamese passports, per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list. Check with the destination's mission before you travel.

Updated: Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visa exemption list

  • Brunei14 days
  • Philippines21 days
  • Cambodia30 days
  • Indonesia30 days
  • Laos30 days
  • Malaysia30 days
  • Myanmar30 days
  • Singapore30 days
  • Thailand30 days
  • Mongolia30 days
  • Kyrgyzstanper agreement
  • Belarus30 days
  • Kazakhstan30 days
  • Chile90 days
  • Panama90 days

Checked against official sources

  • Official sources only

    Passport procedures are handled by Vietnam's immigration authority. Every guide links the public service portal and the legal text.

  • Dated checks

    Fees and requirements show the date they were last checked against the source.

  • No promised outcomes

    Passport and visa decisions rest with the competent authorities. We explain; we do not guarantee results.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a government website?
No. Vietnam Passport & Visa Guide is a website of Tu Do Travel Trading and Service Company Limited, a private company not affiliated with any government. Passport applications are made on the Ministry of Public Security portal or at the immigration authority.
How much does a Vietnamese passport cost?
A new or renewed passport costs VND 100,000 (50% reduction until 31 December 2026; standard fee VND 200,000), under Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC.
Which countries are visa-free for Vietnamese passports?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 15 countries with bilateral visa exemption for ordinary Vietnamese passports, each with its own length of stay. Always check with the destination's mission before travelling.

Updated: 12 October 2026