Yes, Nauruan citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Nauru is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Nauruan 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.
Nauru is the smallest republic in the world, and nearly every trip abroad starts with a Nauru Airlines flight to Brisbane or Nadi. This page covers the e-visa steps, payment, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Nauruan citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Nauru 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 Nauru.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Nauru from Canberra; Nauru has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Nauruan visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 5 arrivals on Nauruan passports in 2019 and 2 in 2020. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and then 10 came in 2022, twice the pre-pandemic figure.
Vietnam visa for Nauruan 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 |
If you also hold a passport on the Vietnam visa exemption list, the rules for that passport apply instead. An Australian passport is not on the list, so it needs an e-visa too.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Nauruan 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 Nauruan citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Nauru uses the Australian dollar, and the payment is made online in US dollars by international card. If your card does not work, an employer or relative in Australia can pay for you. 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 Nauru. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 1 pm on a Friday in Yaren arrives at 8 am in Hanoi, and processing can start the same day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Limited flights: Nauru Airlines flies 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 Brisbane or Nadi, then on through Singapore, Hong Kong or Sydney to Vietnam. Check the transit rules where you change planes, especially in Australia.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Nauru. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Nauru. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra, Australia, covers Nauru. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Nauru for Vietnam. Nauru has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Yaren.
Worked examples
- Public servant from Yaren at a regional workshop in Da Nang: a single-entry e-visa, with the organiser’s details on the form.
- Couple from Aiwo, 10 days in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Brisbane.
- Student from Denigomodu visiting Vietnam and Thailand in 4 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Nauruan citizens
Do Nauruan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Nauru is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Nauru?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra covers Nauru. 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.
