All Vanuatu citizens including Ni-Vanuatu passport holders traveling for tourism, business, or family visits are required to hold a valid visa to enter Vietnam, as no bilateral exemption agreement exists between the two countries.
As of 2026, three application pathways are available: The 90-day Vietnam e-visa (the most recommended option, applied online via evisa.gov.vn for $25–$50 USD), visa on arrival (requiring a pre-approved letter before departure, airport entry only, up to 30 days), and an embassy visa sticker obtainable through Vietnamese consular offices in Sydney or Wellington.
Standard processing takes 3–7 business days, with fast-track options available for urgent cases. Travelers should apply at least two weeks before departure and ensure their Vanuatu passport carries a minimum 6 months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages.
All Vanuatu passport holders must hold a valid visa to enter Vietnam, regardless of the purpose of travel. This requirement covers tourism, business, family visits, investment activities, and journalism, there are no blanket exemptions under current Vietnamese immigration law for citizens of Vanuatu [1].
A narrow exception applies to Overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu) currently residing in Vanuatu, along with their foreign spouses and minor children, who may qualify for a 5-year visa exemption certificate. This is administered through the nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate, currently located in Sydney, Australia, or Wellington, New Zealand, as no Vietnamese diplomatic mission is physically present in Vanuatu itself.
To satisfy Vietnam entry requirements, every Ni-Vanuatu passport holder must meet the following baseline:
A valid Vanuatu passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the intended date of entry
A minimum of 2 blank visa pages in the passport
A valid Vietnam visa, visa on arrival approval letter, or embassy visa sticker
Sufficient funds for the intended duration of stay
Types of Vietnam visa available for Vanuatu passport holders
Vanuatu nationals traveling to Vietnam have three practical visa pathways. Each carries different processing requirements, timelines, and suitability depending on your specific travel plans.
Vietnam e-visa (EVISA) is now the most widely recommended option for travelers from Pacific island nations. Applied for entirely online through the official government portal at evisa.gov.vn, this visa eliminates the need to visit an embassy in person or arrange a physical approval letter. It is valid for up to 90 days with both single entry and multiple entry options.
Visa on arrival (VOA) remains a viable alternative but demands advance preparation — you must obtain a visa approval letter before boarding any flight to Vietnam. This letter is issued by an authorized Vietnamese visa agency or the immigration department and must be presented at the airport immigration counter upon arrival. This method is restricted strictly to international airports and cannot be used at land border crossings or seaports.
Embassy visa sticker requires traveling to, or mailing documents to, the Consulate General in Sydney or the Embassy in Wellington. This method suits travelers who require a physical visa stamp in their passport, or whose visa category falls outside the e-visa system.
The EVISA application process is entirely digital and requires no in-person attendance.
Step 1: Access the official portal
Go to evisa.gov.vn, which is the only official Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal for e-visa applications or you can use a trusted visa service provider such as Tan Van Lang via https://evisa.vnhub.com/ to handle the submission on your behalf. Scam websites mimicking the official portal are a persistent and documented problem; Always verify the URL carefully before entering any personal or payment details. Third-party sites that charge inflated fees while simply forwarding your data to the same government system should be avoided entirely.
Step 2: Complete the online application form
You will need to provide the following for your Vietnam visa application from Vanuatu:
Full name exactly as printed in your Vanuatu passport
Passport number, issue date, and expiration date
Date of birth and nationality (Ni-Vanuatu)
Intended entry and exit dates and travel purpose
Intended entry and exit checkpoints in Vietnam
A clear digital scan of your passport biographical data page
A recent passport-style digital photo (white background, proper framing — this is a common rejection trigger if not done correctly)
Step 3: Pay the visa fee
The e-visa fee is paid by credit or debit card at submission:
Single entry Vietnam e-visa: $25 USD
Multiple entry Vietnam e-visa: $50 USD
Step 4: Await processing and retrieve your e-visa
Standard processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Once approved, the e-visa arrives as a PDF to your registered email address. Print this document and carry it with you, immigration officers at all Vietnamese airports, seaports, and land border checkpoints will check it alongside your Vanuatu passport.
A critical point drawn from our casework: The most common cause of e-visa delays from Pacific island applicants is a name mismatch between the passport and application form, or passport photos that fail to meet the required specification. Review every field before submitting.
Tan Van Lang provides reliable Vietnam visa services backed by over 20 years of professional experience.
Visa on arrival is a legitimate option for Vanuatu travelers, particularly when faster processing is needed or when applicants prefer handling visa logistics through a professional agency. The essential distinction from the e-visa: you must have the approval letter in hand before you fly.
How the visa on arrival process works:
Submit your request to a licensed Vietnamese visa agency such as Tan Van Lang
You receive a visa approval letter by email within 2–5 business days
Print the letter and carry it on your flight
At the Vietnamese international airport, present your Vanuatu passport, the approval letter, a completed NA1 entry/exit form, two passport-sized photos, and the visa stamping fee (cash only at the immigration counter)
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Based on our advisory experience, Visa on arrival is valid only at international airports. Travelers entering Vietnam by land from Cambodia, Laos, or China or arriving by cruise ship must use the e-visa instead. This is one of the most frequent errors our team encounters from Pacific island Vietnam visa applicants.
Vietnam visa validity and length of stay for Vanuatu citizens
Two terms are frequently confused by first-time Vietnam visitors from Vanuatu, and conflating them can result in serious legal complications at immigration.
Visa validity is the date window within which you must use the visa to make your initial entry into Vietnam. If your e-visa shows validity from June 1 to August 30, you must enter before August 30, but you do not need to depart by that date.
Length of stay is the number of days you are permitted to remain in Vietnam from the actual date of each entry:
E-visa: Up to 90 days per entry (single or multiple entry)
Visa on arrival: Up to 30 days per entry (single or multiple entry)
Embassy visa sticker: Varies by visa category and consular discretion
For Vanuatu travelers planning an extended itinerary across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and the Mekong Delta the multiple entry 90-day e-visa offers the greatest flexibility. It permits you to exit and re-enter Vietnam multiple times within the validity window without filing a separate application.
Every foreign national in Vietnam, including Ni-Vanuatu passport holders, is legally required to register temporary residence (khai bao tam tru) within 24 hours of arrival at any accommodation. Licensed hotels and guesthouses process this registration automatically.
Travelers staying with Vietnamese hosts must ensure the host submits this registration to the local ward police authority (công an phường). Non-compliance is a violation of Vietnamese immigration regulations and can affect the outcome of future visa applications.
Can Vanuatu citizens get a Vietnam visa on arrival?
Yes but you must obtain a visa approval letter before you board your flight. This letter is arranged through a licensed agency and cannot be requested at the departure or arrival airport without advance processing. Arriving without the letter will result in denied boarding at your home airport.
How long does it take to process a Vietnam e-visa for Vanuatu citizens?
Standard processing through evisa.gov.vn takes 3 to 5 business days. Expedited processing through authorized agents including Tan Van Lang can reduce this to 4 to 8 hours for genuine urgent cases. Across two decades of processing Pacific island Vietnam visas, the most common delay triggers are photo quality failures and name discrepancies between the passport and the application form — always review both before submitting.
What documents are required for a Vietnam visa application from Vanuatu?
The exact documentation set varies by application method, but the general baseline for Vanuatu nationals includes:
Valid Ni-Vanuatu passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
Minimum 2 blank visa pages
Completed application form (digital for e-visa; physical for embassy applications)
Recent passport-style color photo (digital version for e-visa; printed for embassy)
Clear scan of the passport biographical data page
Visa fee payment confirmation
For visa on arrival: a printed copy of the approval letter, to be carried on your flight
Is there a visa exemption agreement between Vietnam and Vanuatu?
No. Vietnam and Vanuatu do not have a bilateral visa exemption agreement as of 2026. All Vanuatu passport holders — traveling for any purpose — must obtain a Vietnam visa. The sole exception is Overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu) residing in Vanuatu and qualifying immediate family members, who may apply for a 5-year visa exemption certificate through the Vietnamese embassy in Sydney or Wellington.
How much does a Vietnam visa cost for Vanuatu passport holders?
The official Vietnam e-visa fee is $25 USD for single entry and $50 USD for multiple entry, payable directly on the government portal. Visa on arrival costs begin at approximately 2,974 VUV for a 1-month single-entry approval letter with standard processing through Tan Van Lang, plus a separate stamping fee collected in cash at the Vietnam airport immigration counter. Embassy visa sticker fees vary by consulate and visa category.
Can Vanuatu citizens extend their Vietnam visa after arrival?
Extensions are possible but not assured — immigration authorities retain full discretion, and approvals for tourism extensions have become harder to obtain in practice. The more reliable approach, as our team advises consistently, is to apply for the 90-day multiple entry e-visa before travel rather than depend on an in-country extension. If an extension is urgently required while you are already in Vietnam, Tan Van Lang can assist in managing the formal application with local immigration authorities.
Which Vietnam international airports accept visa on arrival for Vanuatu citizens?
Visa on arrival with a pre-approved letter is accepted at all major international airports, including:
Visa on arrival is not valid at land border crossings or seaports. Travelers arriving from Cambodia, Laos, or by vessel must use the Vietnam e-visa. This distinction is one of the most consequential errors our advisory team sees from travelers in the Pacific island region, and it can result in entry denial if not addressed before departure.
Conclusion
Established in 2003, Tan Van Lang is one of Vietnam’s most experienced immigration and visa advisory firms, with a track record spanning over two decades and tens of thousands of successfully processed applications from across the Oceania, Melanesia, and wider Pacific island region. Whether you are planning a short Vietnam tourist visa from Vanuatu or a complex multi-entry business arrangement, our team is positioned to guide your application from start to airport clearance.
Contact Tan Van Lang today for a direct consultation on your Vietnam visa from Vanuatu.
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