Vietnam Visa Requirements for I-Kiribati citizens

Visa requirement for I-Kiribati citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding I-Kiribati passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 4:27 p.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For I-Kiribati passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 16:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For I-Kiribati nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Kiribati who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

I-Kiribati passport holders or foreign passports living in Kiribati 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 Kiribati, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your I-Kiribati passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 0 AUD)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local South Tarawa 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 Kiribati, 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 Kiribati. 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 AUD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Kiribati 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 Kiribati)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	10639.5 km / 6611.1 miles (17 hours, 43 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	10547.3 km / 6553.8 miles (17 hours, 34 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	10336.0 km / 6422.5 miles (17 hours, 13 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	10728.6 km / 6666.4 miles (17 hours, 52 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	10423.4 km / 6476.8 miles (17 hours, 22 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	10474.9 km / 6508.8 miles (17 hours, 27 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	10915.4 km / 6782.5 miles (18 hours, 11 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	10620.9 km / 6599.5 miles (17 hours, 42 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	10500.0 km / 6524.4 miles (17 hours, 29 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	10671.5 km / 6630.9 miles (17 hours, 47 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	10729.9 km / 6667.2 miles (17 hours, 52 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	10539.9 km / 6549.2 miles (17 hours, 33 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	10863.8 km / 6750.4 miles (18 hours, 6 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	10591.5 km / 6581.2 miles (17 hours, 39 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	10817.0 km / 6721.4 miles (18 hours, 1 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	10553.0 km / 6557.3 miles (17 hours, 35 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	10672.1 km / 6631.3 miles (17 hours, 47 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	10413.5 km / 6470.6 miles (17 hours, 21 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	10833.1 km / 6731.4 miles (18 hours, 3 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	10770.0 km / 6692.2 miles (17 hours, 57 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	10781.5 km / 6699.3 miles (17 hours, 58 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	10810.3 km / 6717.2 miles (18 hours, 1 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	10937.3 km / 6796.1 miles (18 hours, 13 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	10689.5 km / 6642.1 miles (17 hours, 48 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	10441.3 km / 6487.9 miles (17 hours, 24 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	10421.0 km / 6475.3 miles (17 hours, 22 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	10919.4 km / 6785.0 miles (18 hours, 11 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	10510.8 km / 6531.1 miles (17 hours, 31 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	10550.6 km / 6555.9 miles (17 hours, 35 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	10335.2 km / 6422.0 miles (17 hours, 13 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	10324.7 km / 6415.5 miles (17 hours, 12 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	10606.2 km / 6590.4 miles (17 hours, 40 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	10567.8 km / 6566.5 miles (17 hours, 36 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Kiribati	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	14:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Kiribati is 5.0 hours ahead Vietnam.
Population	0	97,996,241	97,996,241 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 28°C (South Tarawa)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	1°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	South Tarawa	Hanoi (10640.0 km / 6611.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (10621.0 km / 6599.0 miles)	Average distance is 10622 km or 6600 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Kiribati	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (South Tarawa local time)