Vietnam Visa for Palauan citizens

Palauan passport holders are REQUIRED to get a Vietnam visa. See requirements & fees of Vietnam visa for Palauan citizens here!

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Do Palauan passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. As of February 2026, Palauan citizens must have a visa to enter Vietnam. If arriving through one of the 33 ports of entry, Palauan residents may obtain an e-visa online.

  • With the easiest option being the 90-day eVisa (electronic visa) for tourism or business
  • Must be valid for at least 6 months with one blank page
  • A recent passport-style photo is required

Visa requirement for Palauan citizens summary:

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Palauan passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Visa required For Palauan passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as
Work Visa required For Palauan nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from Palau who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Palauan passport holders or foreign passports living in Palau can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Palau, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Palauan passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 55 USD
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Koror time on .
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Palau, 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 Palau. The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in USD)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 12 USD 24 USD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 14 USD 26 USD
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 20 USD 32 USD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 25 USD 37 USD
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 90 USD 109 USD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 95 USD 114 USD
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 110 USD 139 USD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 125 USD 154 USD

*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).


Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Palau can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Palau)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi 3449.8 km / 2143.6 miles (5 hours, 44 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong 3344.6 km / 2078.3 miles (5 hours, 34 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang 2823.3 km / 1754.3 miles (4 hours, 42 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 3183.1 km / 1977.9 miles (5 hours, 18 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 3023.8 km / 1878.9 miles (5 hours, 2 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) 3085.4 km / 1917.2 miles (5 hours, 8 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) 3371.0 km / 2094.6 miles (5 hours, 37 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City 3085.5 km / 1917.2 miles (5 hours, 8 minutes)
Bo Y Landport 3053.5 km / 1897.4 miles (5 hours, 5 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport 3322.7 km / 2064.6 miles (5 hours, 32 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport 3406.9 km / 2116.9 miles (5 hours, 40 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport 3396.8 km / 2110.7 miles (5 hours, 39 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport 3322.6 km / 2064.6 miles (5 hours, 32 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport 3206.1 km / 1992.1 miles (5 hours, 20 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport 3679.7 km / 2286.4 miles (6 hours, 7 minutes)
La Lay Landport 3157.8 km / 1962.2 miles (5 hours, 15 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport 3140.6 km / 1951.4 miles (5 hours, 14 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport 3258.4 km / 2024.7 miles (5 hours, 25 minutes)
Nam Can Landport 3550.8 km / 2206.4 miles (5 hours, 55 minutes)
Na Meo Landport 3527.8 km / 2192.1 miles (5 hours, 52 minutes)
Song Tien Landport 3247.2 km / 2017.7 miles (5 hours, 24 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport 3271.6 km / 2032.9 miles (5 hours, 27 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport 3729.0 km / 2317.1 miles (6 hours, 12 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport 3167.9 km / 1968.4 miles (5 hours, 16 minutes)
Chan May Seaport 3050.6 km / 1895.6 miles (5 hours, 5 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport 3022.0 km / 1877.8 miles (5 hours, 2 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport 3375.7 km / 2097.5 miles (5 hours, 37 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport 3317.5 km / 2061.4 miles (5 hours, 31 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport 3349.8 km / 2081.5 miles (5 hours, 34 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport 2826.6 km / 1756.4 miles (4 hours, 42 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport 2855.2 km / 1774.1 miles (4 hours, 45 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 3070.1 km / 1907.7 miles (5 hours, 7 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport 3026.8 km / 1880.7 miles (5 hours, 2 minutes)

Travel information and facts

Palau Vietnam Differences
Local time 07:52 (12 February, 2026) 05:52 (12 February, 2026) Palau is 2.0 hours ahead Vietnam.
Population 18,108 97,486,613 97,468,505 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather moderate rain 28°C (Koror) light rain 20°C (Hanoi) 8°C higher than Vietnam
Distance Koror
  • Hanoi (3450.0 km / 2144.0 miles)
  • Ho Chi Minh city (3085.0 km / 1917.0 miles)
Average distance is 3233 km or 2009 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Palau
  • Upcoming holiday is Youth Day which will occur in 1 month.
The next public holiday in Vietnam is Feb. 14, 2026 which will start in 1 day, 18 hours (Koror local time)

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in Palau?

No. There is no embassy of Vietnam in Palau.

How much is a Vietnamese e-visa fee for Palauan citizens?

An e-visa for Vietnam will cost 55 USD for a normal 5-7 working day processing.

How soon can I get a visa for Vietnam from Palau?

For the quickest processing time, an e-visa can be obtained as early as 16:00 PM on 12 February 2026 (Koror local time).

How many ways are there to obtain a visa for Vietnam?

If you are currently residing in Palau, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa.