Yes, Marshallese citizens need a visa for Vietnam. The Marshall Islands is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Marshallese 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.
Many Marshallese live in the United States under the Compact of Free Association, but that status does not change the Vietnam visa rule, which depends only on the passport. This page covers the e-visa steps, payment, flights through Guam or Honolulu, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Marshallese citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. The Marshall Islands is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 5 hours behind Majuro.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the Marshall Islands from Tokyo; no Marshallese mission in Vietnam.
How many Marshallese visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 21 arrivals on Marshallese passports in 2019 and only 1 in 2020. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. In 2022 the figure rose to 18, close to the 2019 level.
Vietnam visa for Marshallese citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One study, work or holiday trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to the Philippines 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 |
If you also hold a passport on the Vietnam visa exemption list, the rules for that passport apply instead. A US passport is not on the list, so it needs an e-visa too.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Marshallese 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.
- 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 Marshallese citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. The Marshall Islands uses the US dollar, so there is no conversion, but your card must accept international online payments. 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: flight schedules, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 5 hours behind the Marshall Islands. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 1 pm on a Friday in Majuro arrives at 8 am in Hanoi, and processing can start the same day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Limited flights: flights from Majuro run only a few times a week, so get your e-visa before you book and leave a buffer of several days.
- 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 through Guam or Honolulu, then on to Asia via Manila, Tokyo, Seoul or Taipei.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for the Marshall Islands. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Majuro. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Tokyo, Japan, covers the Marshall Islands. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Marshall Islands for Vietnam. The Marshall Islands has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Majuro.
Worked examples
- Couple from Majuro, 10 days in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Guam and Manila.
- Marshallese nurse living in Arkansas, 2 weeks in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa on the Marshallese passport, starting the trip from the United States.
- Student from Ebeye visiting Vietnam and the Philippines in 4 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Marshallese citizens
Do Marshallese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. The Marshall Islands is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in the Marshall Islands?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Tokyo covers the country. 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.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
