Yes, Palauan citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Palau is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Palauan 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.
Palau is closer to Vietnam than most Pacific nations: Vietnam is only 2 hours behind Koror, and flights connect through Manila, Taipei or Guam. This page covers the steps, payment, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Palauan citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Palau 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 2 hours behind Koror.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Palau from Manila; Palau has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Palauan visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 29 arrivals on Palauan passports in 2019. None arrived in 2020 or 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. In 2022 the figure was back to 27, almost the pre-pandemic level.
Vietnam visa for Palauan 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 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 |
The rules follow the passport you travel on. A US passport is not on the Vietnam visa exemption list either, so Palauans with US citizenship need an e-visa too.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Palauan 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 Palauan citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Palau 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: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 2 hours behind Palau all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in Koror arrives at 8 am in Hanoi, and processing can start the same day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and school holidays: December and the summer break 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 Koror through Manila, Taipei or Guam, then on to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Check the transit rules where you change planes.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Palau. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Palau. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Manila, Philippines, covers Palau. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Palau for Vietnam. Palau has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of State in Koror, which will tell you which Palauan mission can help.
Worked examples
- Couple from Koror, 10 days in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Manila.
- Fisheries officer from Melekeok at a regional meeting in Nha Trang: a single-entry e-visa, with the organiser’s details on the form.
- Student from Airai visiting Vietnam and the Philippines in 4 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Palauan citizens
Do Palauan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Palau is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Palau?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Manila covers Palau. 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.
