Vietnam Embassy in Samoa - Visa Information & How to Apply
Business
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For business travelers holding Samoan passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.
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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Tuesday - November 18, 2025
Tourist
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Samoan passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.
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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Monday - November 17, 2025 ( 4 days 12 hours from now)
Work
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Samoan nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
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Student
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For students from Samoa who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Samoa
There is no embassy of Vietnam in Apia, Samoa at the moment.
Please find the information below for the nearest embassy of Vietnam.
Nearest Embassy
Embassy of Vietnam in Wellington, NZ
Grand Plimmer Tower Level 21/2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, Lambton 6011, New Zealand
(It is a 3318.8 km distance from Apia with 5 hours, 31 minutes flight)
Phone
+64 4 473 5912
To call the embassy from Samoa, please dial +64
Office hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:00 AM and 2:00pm -5:00pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Apia: 12:19 PM, Thursday 13 November 2025
Wellington: 12:19 PM, Thursday 13 November 2025
Time Difference:
How to apply
Samoan passport holders or foreign passports living in Samoa can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
Apply at the embassy
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Samoa, the following documents are required:
- Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
- Application form (Click here to download)
- 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
- Visa application fees
Apply for visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Samoa. The process involves 4 simple steps:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Tips:
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in WST)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 32.7 WST | 65.4 WST |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 38.2 WST | 70.9 WST |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 54.5 WST | 87.2 WST |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 68.1 WST | 100.8 WST |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 245.3 WST | 297.1 WST |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 258.9 WST | 310.7 WST |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 299.8 WST | 378.8 WST |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 340.7 WST | 419.7 WST |
*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Tala, click here to see our latest price in USD.
2025 Public Holiday Schedules in Samoa
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Samoa, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2025.
Canterbury Anniversary Day
Date
14 November 2025
Day
Friday
Counting down
0 days, 17 hours
Westland Anniversary Day
Date
01 December 2025
Day
Monday
Counting down
17 days, 17 hours
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Date
01 December 2025
Day
Monday
Counting down
17 days, 17 hours
December Solstice
Date
21 December 2025
Day
Sunday
Counting down
37 days
December Solstice
Date
22 December 2025
Day
Monday
Counting down
38 days
Christmas Eve
Date
24 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
40 days
Christmas Day
Date
25 December 2025
Day
Thursday
Counting down
41 days
Boxing Day
Date
26 December 2025
Day
Friday
Counting down
42 days
New Year's Eve
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
47 days
International New Year's Eve
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
47 days