The Vietnamese passport has risen by 6 places in the global passport ranking compared with the ranking issued in December 2025, and is now ranked 84th in the world. At present, Vietnamese citizens can travel to 48 destinations worldwide without having to apply for a visa in advance.

A new proposal concerning Phu Quoc’s visa policy has drawn attention in Vietnam’s tourism sector. According to information presented at a visa policy workshop, representatives from Kien Giang’s tourism industry proposed extending visa-free entry for international visitors to Phu Quoc to up to 180 days in order to improve competitiveness and support tourism growth.

A reader asks: When is a loose-leaf visa issued? How is the issuance of a loose-leaf visa by Vietnam’s overseas visa-issuing authorities regulated?

From July 1, 2026, foreign nationals in Vietnam who lose their permanent residence cards will no longer need to submit a separate loss report to the authorities. Instead, the loss must be declared directly in the application form for card reissuance, a change aimed at simplifying administrative procedures while maintaining transparency and preventing misuse of residency regulations.

The National Assembly has passed the Law amending and supplementing a number of provisions of 10 laws relating to security and public order. Under this law, effective 1 July 2026, Vietnam will introduce two additional visa categories for foreign nationals.

The Government has issued a consolidated list of ports of entry through which foreign nationals may enter and exit Viet Nam using an electronic visa (e-visa) in accordance with the latest regulations.

On 21 September 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2109/QĐ-TTg, approving a plan to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2025. This plan includes significant changes to procedures for the issuance of Visa Exemption Certificates.

The Ministry of Public Security has issued Decision No. 7134, officially announcing the procedures for the issuance of special visa exemption cards for foreign nationals, effective from 18 August 2025.

The Government has issued Decree No. 221/2025/NĐ-CP on visa exemptions for foreign nationals. Accordingly, from August 15, 2025, Vietnam will grant visa exemptions to certain billionaires and internationally recognized public figures.

Resolution No. 124 proposes the granting of visa exemptions and the application of preferential entry visa policies for foreign investors. On 8 May 2025, the Government issued Resolution No. 124/NQ-CP on the regular Government meeting for April 2025.