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Vietnamese passport remains ‘weak’ despite improvement

Vietnamese passport remains ‘weak’ despite improvement

The Vietnamese passport has made insubstantial gains, climbing up three places in a global passport power ranking from 78th to 75th this year.  
Vietnamese passport slips in power ranking

Vietnamese passport slips in power ranking

55 visa-free destinations for Vietnam passport holders

55 visa-free destinations for Vietnam passport holders

How can Vietnam improve its passport ranking?

How can Vietnam improve its passport ranking?

Many years ago, at a relative's wedding in the U.K., I met a man named Danh who had traveled from Vietnam.
March 25, 2024 | 03:15 pm PT
Singapore possesses world's most powerful passport

Singapore possesses world's most powerful passport

Singapore holds its title of having the most powerful passport in the world, while Vietnam's passport keeps their 87th position, a new report says.
July 21, 2024 | 11:54 pm PT
Asia's most powerful passports in 2024

Asia's most powerful passports in 2024

Singapore, Japan, and South Korea hold the most powerful passports in Asia, while Nepal, Yemen, and Afghanistan remain among the lowest-ranked in terms of visa-free access in the region, a new report found.
November 4, 2024 | 11:49 pm PT
China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2025, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
November 22, 2024 | 01:58 am PT
China grants visa-free access to ASEAN tour groups for Xishuangbanna visits

China grants visa-free access to ASEAN tour groups for Xishuangbanna visits

China has introduced a visa-free policy for tour groups from Southeast Asian countries, allowing them to visit Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province for up to six days.
February 13, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam's passport rises to 84th most powerful in the world

Vietnam's passport rises to 84th most powerful in the world

Vietnam's passport has climbed seven spots since the beginning of the year to rank 84th globally, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 51 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index released on July 22.
July 22, 2025 | 06:05 pm PT
Asia's most powerful passports in 2025

Asia's most powerful passports in 2025

Singapore, Japan, and South Korea possess the most powerful passports in Asia, while Nepal, Yemen, and Afghanistan remain among the lowest-ranked in the region, according to the Henley Passport Index released on July 22.
July 23, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
World's most favorite destination holds 2nd most powerful passport

World's most favorite destination holds 2nd most powerful passport

Japan, named the world's most favorite travel destination last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, boasts the second most powerful passport in the world only after Singapore.
July 24, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Why Vietnamese passport climbed 7 places in global rankings

Why Vietnamese passport climbed 7 places in global rankings

Vietnam's rise in the global passport rankings has been attributed to its proactive foreign policy, upgraded passport technology and the positive image of its citizens abroad.
July 24, 2025 | 08:16 pm PT
Netizens celebrate as Malaysian passport ranked more powerful than American

Netizens celebrate as Malaysian passport ranked more powerful than American

Malaysians have expressed pride after their passport stands third globally with visa-free access to 174 destinations, stronger than the U.S. passport according to a ranking by Canadian financial advisory firm Arton Capital.
November 10, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Japanese passport ranked less powerful than Malaysian

Japanese passport ranked less powerful than Malaysian

Global citizenship and financial advisory firm Arton Capital has ranked the Japanese passport fourth most powerful globally with visa-free access to 173 destinations, placing it behind Singapore and Malaysia.
November 12, 2025 | 02:55 pm PT
Visa requirements remain key barrier for Asian tourists: Agoda

Visa requirements remain key barrier for Asian tourists: Agoda

A recent survey by online travel platform Agoda reveals that visa requirements continue to significantly affect travel plans for Asian tourists, with 35% of respondents citing visas as a limiting factor.
December 3, 2025 | 06:28 pm PT
 
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