Vietnam’s passport rises to 90th on global ranking
Vietnam’s passport has climbed up two places to 90th in the Henley Passport Index’s December ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations.
Vietnam now shares the same position with Bhutan, Burundi, Cambodia, and Liberia.
Vietnam’s passport had climbed seven spots to rank 84th globally with visa-free access to 51 destinations in the July ranking but dropped four places to 88th in September before falling to 92nd in the October ranking.
Singapore continues holding the title of the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 193 destinations, followed by South Korea and Japan.
Malaysia’s passport climbed up two places to enter the top 10.
The Henley Passport Index tracks global travel freedom across 227 countries and territories, using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
It ranks 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can enter without obtaining a visa in advance. Updated regularly throughout the year to reflect changes in visa policies, the index is widely regarded as a key measure of global mobility.
Within Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranks above Laos (93rd) and Myanmar (94th).
The five weakest passports belong to Pakistan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
By Hoang Vu – VnExpress.net – December 14, 2025