Starting January 1, 2026, domestic banks will no longer accept passports as valid identification for Vietnamese citizens in any transactions, including payments, cash withdrawals, or card services, according to circulars issued by the State Bank of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s passport has fallen 8 spots compared to the previous quarter, now ranking 92nd globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index (HPI) for Q4/2025.

Green tourism is no longer an option but a mandatory requirement for those who want to succeed in the international market, said Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) Chairman Vu The Binh.

Citizens from 12 countries will be granted visa-free entry for stays of up to 45 days in Vietnam for tourism purposes, regardless of their passport types.

Goods traceability is not only a filter to prevent counterfeits and substandard products but also acts as a "digital passport" for Vietnamese goods to reach international markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s passport has climbed seven spots in the latest Henley Passport Index, reflecting improved visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for Vietnamese citizens to destinations around the world.

VOV.VN - The total number of visitors to the central tourist city of Da Nang in the first quarter of the year rose 19% year on year to nearly 2.54 million, the Da Nang Department of Tourism reported.

To Thai Hung, 29, is the creator of the "Ha Giang Passport”, a new hot trend among youth.

The recent announcement from the Henley & Partners Passport Index shows that Vietnam passport's strength has dropped for the second time in a row since January last year – and is now ranked 91st globally.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese passport has dropped one spot to 91st on the list of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest report by the Henley Passport Index.