Yes, Tuvaluan citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Tuvalu is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Tuvaluan 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.
Tuvalu is one of the hardest places in the world to fly from, with only a few flights a week to Fiji, so timing your e-visa well matters. This page covers the steps, payment, flights through Suva or Nadi, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Tuvaluan citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Tuvalu 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 Funafuti.
- Embassies: neither country has an embassy in the other.
How many Tuvaluan visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 11 arrivals on Tuvaluan passports in 2019 and 1 in 2020. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 13 came in 2022, more than before the pandemic.
Vietnam visa for Tuvaluan 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 |
Residence rights in Australia under the Falepili Union treaty do not change the Vietnam visa rule, which depends on the passport you travel on. If you also hold a passport on the Vietnam visa exemption list, the rules for that passport apply instead.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Tuvaluan 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 Tuvaluan citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Tuvalu uses the Australian dollar, and the payment is made online in US dollars by international card. If your local card does not work, a sponsor, employer 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: flight schedules, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 5 hours behind Tuvalu. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 1 pm on a Friday in Funafuti arrives at 8 am in Hanoi, and processing can start the same day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Very few flights: flights from Funafuti to Fiji run only a few times a week and can change at short notice. Get your e-visa before you book, and leave several days of buffer.
- 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. Travelers fly from Funafuti to Suva or Nadi, then through Sydney, Brisbane, Singapore or Hong Kong to Vietnam. Check the transit rules where you change planes.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Tuvalu. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Funafuti. If you need a paper visa, contact the Vietnamese embassy in the country where you live, for example in Canberra or Wellington. You do not need any embassy for an e-visa.
Tuvalu for Vietnam. Tuvalu has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Funafuti.
Worked examples
- Climate officer from Funafuti at a 1-week conference in Hanoi: a single-entry e-visa, with the organiser’s details on the form.
- Seafarer from Nukufetau joining a ship in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa, with the shipping agent’s details on the form.
- Student from Vaitupu visiting Vietnam and Thailand in 4 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Tuvaluan citizens
Do Tuvaluan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Tuvalu is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Tuvalu?
No. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online; no embassy visit is needed.
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.
