Yes, Solomon Islands citizens need a visa for Vietnam. The country is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Solomon Islands 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, how to pay from Honiara, flights through Brisbane or Port Moresby, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Solomon Islands citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Solomon 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 4 hours behind Honiara.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the country from Canberra; no Solomon Islands mission in Vietnam.
How many visitors from Solomon Islands go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 27 arrivals on Solomon Islands passports in 2019. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. In 2022 the figure recovered to 22, and January 2023 brought another 4.
Vietnam visa for Solomon Islands 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 or New Zealand passport is not on the list, so it needs an e-visa too.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa from Solomon Islands
- 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.
Paying for the Vietnam visa for Solomon Islands citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. The payment is made online in US dollars by international card, and some local cards are not enabled for this. Ask your bank first; otherwise an employer, sponsor or relative abroad can pay with an international Visa or Mastercard. 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 4 hours behind Solomon Islands all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at noon on a Friday in Honiara 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 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 Honiara through Brisbane, Port Moresby or Nadi, then on to Asia. Check the transit rules where you change planes, especially in Australia.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Solomon Islands. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Honiara. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra, Australia, covers Solomon Islands. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Solomon Islands for Vietnam. Solomon Islands has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade in Honiara, which will tell you which mission can help.
Worked examples
- Fisheries officer from Honiara at a 2-week training course in Nha Trang: a single-entry e-visa, with the training institute’s details on the form.
- Couple from Gizo, 10 days in Hanoi: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Brisbane.
- Student from Auki visiting Vietnam and Thailand in 4 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Solomon Islands citizens
Do Solomon Islands citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. The country is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Solomon Islands?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra 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.
