All the information you need to know about applying for a visa to Vietnam for Western Samoa passport holders or foreigners living and traveling in Western Samoa. The passports need to meet the following requirements:
- The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date.
- The passport with 2 blank pages.
Visa requirements
| Type of visa | Requirements | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Required | N/A |
| E-visa | Eligible | 90 days |
How to apply for Vietnam Visa in Western Samoa?
Western Samoa passport holders or tourists in Western Samoa can apply for a visa to Vietnam using one of the three methods below.
Steps to apply for Vietnam e-Visa:
- Fill in an online visa application form;
- Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
- Download and print the Vietnam e-Visa.
Required documents include:
- Your portrait scan photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
- Your passport scan photo information page (full and clear). Sample: click view
Vietnam e-Visa fee for Western Samoa Citizens
| Type of visa | Visa Fee + Service Fee (USD/pax) | Processing time |
|---|---|---|
| E-Visa (1-month single entry) | 55 | 4 – 6 working days |
| 100 | 2 working days | |
| 150 | 1 working day |
Note: Processing time excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Vietnam Holiday
Steps to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
- Fill in online visa application form;
- Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
- Download and print the approval letter and get visa stamp upon arrival at Vietnam airport.
Required documents include (bring):
- 01 portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
- Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
- A printed copy of enclosed Letter of Approval;
- An entry/exit form (download here) filled with your information;
- Stamping fee in cash;
Note: You are required to show passport and visa approval letter when checking in for a flight to Vietnam.
How much do you need to pay?
| Type of visa | Fee (USD/pax) | Processing time |
|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | Contact Us | 7 – 10 working days |
Note: This fee only includes consultant for visa approval letter and does not include stamping fee payable at Vietnamese Embassy or airport for visa stamping.
Apply for a Visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in 1 of 4 ways:
- Apply in person at the Vietnamese Embassy in Western Samoa;
- Apply by post;
- Apply online, collect visa in person;
- Apply online, receive loose-leaf visa by post;
Required documents include:
- Visa application form with the application’s photo;
- Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
- Get an approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam;
- Pay visa stamping fee.
Embassy/Consulate of Vietnam in Western Samoa
Currently, there is no Embassy/Consulate of Vietnam in Western Samoa, so visitors can contact the Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand or another nearby nation.