Vietnam Visa Requirements for Papua New Guinean citizens

Visa requirement for Papua New Guinean citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Papua New Guinean passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 3, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Papua New Guinean passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 12:30 - Thursday - 03 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Papua New Guinean nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Papua New Guinea who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Papua New Guinean passport holders or foreign passports living in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Papua New Guinean passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 168 PGK)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Port Moresby 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 Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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:

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

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	5662.8 km / 3518.7 miles (9 hours, 26 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	5558.6 km / 3454.0 miles (9 hours, 15 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	4829.1 km / 3000.7 miles (8 hours, 2 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	5079.1 km / 3156.0 miles (8 hours, 27 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	5145.6 km / 3197.3 miles (8 hours, 34 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	5210.7 km / 3237.8 miles (8 hours, 41 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	5254.8 km / 3265.2 miles (8 hours, 45 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	5019.2 km / 3118.8 miles (8 hours, 21 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	5129.5 km / 3187.3 miles (8 hours, 32 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	5460.3 km / 3392.9 miles (9 hours, 6 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	5555.4 km / 3451.9 miles (9 hours, 15 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	5630.8 km / 3498.8 miles (9 hours, 23 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	5220.4 km / 3243.8 miles (8 hours, 42 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	5325.4 km / 3309.1 miles (8 hours, 52 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	5899.7 km / 3665.9 miles (9 hours, 49 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	5273.1 km / 3276.6 miles (8 hours, 47 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	5079.2 km / 3156.1 miles (8 hours, 27 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	5496.0 km / 3415.1 miles (9 hours, 9 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	5713.4 km / 3550.2 miles (9 hours, 31 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	5712.5 km / 3549.6 miles (9 hours, 31 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	5170.1 km / 3212.5 miles (8 hours, 37 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	5180.5 km / 3219.0 miles (8 hours, 38 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	5917.2 km / 3676.8 miles (9 hours, 51 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	5126.3 km / 3185.3 miles (8 hours, 32 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	5177.7 km / 3217.3 miles (8 hours, 37 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	5144.6 km / 3196.7 miles (8 hours, 34 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	5261.2 km / 3269.2 miles (8 hours, 46 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	5537.1 km / 3440.6 miles (9 hours, 13 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	5564.3 km / 3457.5 miles (9 hours, 16 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	4839.4 km / 3007.1 miles (8 hours, 3 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	4921.7 km / 3058.2 miles (8 hours, 12 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	5003.2 km / 3108.8 miles (8 hours, 20 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	4950.1 km / 3075.8 miles (8 hours, 15 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Papua New Guinea	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	21:55 (28 August, 2026)	18:55 (28 August, 2026)	Papua New Guinea is 3.0 hours ahead Vietnam.
Population	9,070,345	97,964,692	88,894,347 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 29°C (Port Moresby)	light rain 27°C (Hanoi)	2°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Port Moresby	Hanoi (5663.0 km / 3519.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (5019.0 km / 3119.0 miles)	Average distance is 5305 km or 3296 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Papua New Guinea Upcoming holiday is September Equinox which will occur in 3 weeks, 4 days.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 4 days, 5 hours (Port Moresby local time)