Yes, Fijian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Fiji is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Fijian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Neither country has an embassy in the other, so the e-visa is also the most practical route. This page covers the steps, payment, which passport to use if you hold two, connecting flights and transit visas, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Fijian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Fijian passport: visa needed. Fiji is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. Australian or New Zealand passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Fijian passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 5 hours behind Suva.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Fiji from Wellington; Fiji has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Fijian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 514 arrivals from Fiji in 2019. Only 2 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. The number recovered to 194 in 2022, and January 2023 alone brought another 43 Fijians.
Vietnam visa for Fijian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday, study or business trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Fiji allows dual citizenship, so many Fijians also hold an Australian, New Zealand or British passport. Only the British one is on the Vietnam visa exemption list; Australians and New Zealanders need an e-visa too. Choose one passport and use it for check-in, arrival and departure.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Fijian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. Copy the given names and surname from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page. If your passport shows only one name in the surname field, keep it that way.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Fijian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Pay by international Visa or Mastercard; most Fijian bank cards work for online payments in US dollars, but turn on international online payments with your bank first. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 5 hours behind Fiji all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, which works in your favour: a form sent at 1 pm on a Friday in Suva arrives at 8 am on Friday in Hanoi, so processing can start the same day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and school holidays: December and January are busy. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers fly from Nadi through Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney or Brisbane. Check whether you need a transit visa for the country where you change planes, especially Australia.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Fiji. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Suva. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to New Zealand, based in Wellington, is also accredited to Fiji; the current ambassador presented his credentials in Suva in May 2026. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Fiji for Vietnam. Fiji has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Suva, which will tell you which Fijian mission can help.
Worked examples
- Couple from Suva, 12 days in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Singapore.
- Rugby coach from Nadi running a 3-week camp in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa, with the club’s details on the form.
- Fijian-British family from Lautoka: the parent with a British passport travels visa-free for up to 45 days, while the children on Fijian passports need e-visas.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Fijian citizens
Do Fijian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Fiji is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Fiji?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Wellington covers Fiji. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; The World and Vietnam Report (May 2026). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
