How to apply for a Vietnam visa in Samoa
| Available Visas | Visa Requirements | Visa Information | Get This Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Visa required | For business travelers holding Samoan passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. | Get it as soon as 18:00 - June 14, 2023 |
| Tourist | Visa required | For Samoan passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. | Get it as soon as 10:00 - June 12, 2023 |
| Work | Visa required | For Samoan nationals who intend to work in Vietnam. | |
| Student | Visa required | For students from Samoa who plan to study in Vietnam. |
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
(It is a 3318.8 km distance from Apia with 5 hours, 31 minutes flight)
Grand Plimmer Tower Level 21/2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, Lambton 6011, New Zealand
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: 14:51 PM, Saturday 10 June 2023
Wellington: 13:51 PM, Saturday 10 June 2023
Time Difference: Wellington 24.0 hours ahead Apia
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.
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
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) | 31.3 WST | 62.5 WST |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 36.5 WST | 67.7 WST |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 52.1 WST | 83.4 WST |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 65.1 WST | 96.4 WST |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 234.5 WST | 284.0 WST |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 247.5 WST | 297.0 WST |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 286.6 WST | 362.2 WST |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 325.7 WST | 401.3 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.
2023 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 2023.
| Holidays | Date | Day | Counting down |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Solstice | 22 June 2023 | Thursday | 11 days, 15 hours |
| Father's Day | 03 September 2023 | Sunday | 84 days |
| September Equinox | 23 September 2023 | Saturday | 104 days |
| South Canterbury Anniversary Day | 25 September 2023 | Monday | 106 days |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | 20 October 2023 | Friday | 131 days |
| Labour Day | 23 October 2023 | Monday | 134 days |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | 30 October 2023 | Monday | 141 days |
| Halloween | 31 October 2023 | Tuesday | 142 days |
| Guy Fawkes Night | 05 November 2023 | Sunday | 147 days |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | 17 November 2023 | Friday | 159 days |