Vietnam Passport Hits Record-High 86th Rank

March 12, 2026·22 days ago·via VnExpress International

Vietnam's passport climbs four places to 86th in the Henley Passport Index's 2026 ranking, its highest in five years, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 49 destinations out of 227 worldwide. This surge from 90th last month outpaces regional peers like Laos at 87th and Myanmar at 89th, while Malaysia secures top-10 status with 180 destinations. Singapore leads globally with 192 visa-free spots, followed by Japan and South Korea at 188. The U.S.

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