Vietnam Visa for Samoans citizens

Visa requirement for Samoans citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Samoans passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Oct. 15, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Samoans passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 15:30 - Thursday - 15 October, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Samoans nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from American Samoa who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Samoans passport holders or foreign passports living in American Samoa 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 American Samoa, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Samoans passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 47 USD
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Pago Pago 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 American 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 American Samoa. 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.

Tips: None

Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*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 USD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

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

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from American Samoa)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	9926.7 km / 6168.2 miles (16 hours, 32 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	9822.7 km / 6103.6 miles (16 hours, 22 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	9294.7 km / 5775.5 miles (15 hours, 29 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	9604.9 km / 5968.2 miles (16 hours, 0 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	9525.7 km / 5919.0 miles (15 hours, 52 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	9587.6 km / 5957.4 miles (15 hours, 58 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	9788.4 km / 6082.2 miles (16 hours, 18 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	9526.8 km / 5919.7 miles (15 hours, 52 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	9549.6 km / 5933.9 miles (15 hours, 54 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	9824.4 km / 6104.6 miles (16 hours, 22 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	9907.2 km / 6156.1 miles (16 hours, 30 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	9859.4 km / 6126.3 miles (16 hours, 25 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	9747.6 km / 6056.9 miles (16 hours, 14 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	9708.2 km / 6032.4 miles (16 hours, 10 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	10147.5 km / 6305.4 miles (16 hours, 54 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	9659.7 km / 6002.3 miles (16 hours, 5 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	9585.4 km / 5956.1 miles (15 hours, 58 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	9721.0 km / 6040.4 miles (16 hours, 12 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	10047.7 km / 6243.3 miles (16 hours, 44 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	10017.8 km / 6224.8 miles (16 hours, 41 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	9685.3 km / 6018.1 miles (16 hours, 8 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	9702.2 km / 6028.7 miles (16 hours, 10 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	10215.2 km / 6347.4 miles (17 hours, 1 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	9623.1 km / 5979.5 miles (16 hours, 2 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	9552.8 km / 5935.8 miles (15 hours, 55 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	9524.0 km / 5917.9 miles (15 hours, 52 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	9794.2 km / 6085.8 miles (16 hours, 19 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	9792.6 km / 6084.8 miles (16 hours, 19 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	9827.5 km / 6106.6 miles (16 hours, 22 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	9300.9 km / 5779.3 miles (15 hours, 30 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	9347.5 km / 5808.3 miles (15 hours, 34 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	9510.9 km / 5909.8 miles (15 hours, 51 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	9461.5 km / 5879.1 miles (15 hours, 46 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	American Samoa	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	12:42 (15 October, 2026)	06:42 (16 October, 2026)	American Samoa is 18.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	55,216	98,083,605	98,028,389 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 26°C (Pago Pago)	light rain 32°C (Hanoi)	6°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Pago Pago	Hanoi (9927.0 km / 6168.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (9527.0 km / 5920.0 miles)	Average distance is 9703 km or 6029 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in American Samoa Upcoming holiday is Thanksgiving which will occur in 1 month, 1 week.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Oct. 20, 2026 which will start in 3 days, 17 hours (Pago Pago local time)