Yes, citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia need a visa for Vietnam. Micronesia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Micronesian 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.
Micronesia spans four states and two time zones, and most trips to Asia start with a flight to Guam. This page covers the e-visa steps, payment in US dollars, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Micronesian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Micronesia 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 4 hours behind Pohnpei and 3 hours behind Chuuk and Yap.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Micronesia from Beijing; Micronesia has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Micronesian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 10 arrivals on Micronesian passports in 2019. None arrived in 2020 or 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 14 came in 2022, more than before the pandemic.
Vietnam visa for Micronesian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday, study or work 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 |
Many Micronesians live in the United States or Guam under the Compact of Free Association, but that status does not change the Vietnam visa rule. A US passport is not on the Vietnam visa exemption list either.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Micronesian 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 Micronesian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Micronesia uses the US dollar, so there is no currency 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 4 hours behind Pohnpei and 3 hours behind Chuuk and Yap. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at noon on a Friday in Pohnpei arrives at 8 am in Hanoi, and processing can start the same day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Limited flights: island-hopper flights to Guam 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 to Guam, then through Manila, Taipei, Seoul or Tokyo to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Micronesia. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Palikir. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing, China, covers Micronesia. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Micronesia for Vietnam. Micronesia has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Department of Foreign Affairs in Palikir.
Worked examples
- Fisheries officer from Kolonia at a 2-week training in Nha Trang: a single-entry e-visa, with the institute’s details on the form.
- Couple from Weno, Chuuk, 10 days in Hanoi: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Guam and Manila.
- Micronesian student living in Hawaii, 4 weeks in Vietnam and Thailand: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Micronesian citizens
Do Micronesian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Micronesia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Micronesia?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing covers Micronesia. 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.
