Vietnam visa requirement for the Micronesia passports
The citizens of Micronesia is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Micronesian travelers need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
Vietnam visa is required for all Micronesian citizens;
Micronesian citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Micronesian citizens can get visa on arrival with pre-arranged visa approval letter;
At present, there are 3 options for the Micronesian citizens applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy:
Since there is no representative office of Vietnam’s government in Micronesia at present, the foreigners (including Micronesian citizens and other nationalities residing in Micronesia) are suggested to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in neighboring countries: South Africa, Mozambique and Tanzania to get pre-stamped visa.
2. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
If it is inconvenient for you to visit the Vietnam Embassy in neighboring countries, you may select Vietnam visa on arrival to simplify your visa application process.
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa to Vietnam in addition to the traditional way of obtaining a visa at Vietnam Embassy or Consulates. Once issued, it has same validity with the visa get from Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates. However, visa on arrival is applicable for those who travel Vietnam by airplane only.
3. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including Micronesian citizens are eligible for 90 days (single or multiple entry) e-visas for Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, the Micronesian citizens need to prepare:
- Files of passport data page photo and passport-sized photo: The passport data page photo should show up 4 corners and borders of the main page in which all the information is displayed clearly without being flashed or obscured by fingers;
The passport-sized photo must be taken in recently 6 months with eyes open, straight look, without wearing hat or glasses and be taken on a white or light coloured plain background; - Credit card or debit card that are enabled to conduct online payment. You can also make a payment via PayPal when you apply for an e-visa on our website;
How to apply e-visa for Vietnam?
Step 1: Fill the requirement information in the application form.
Step 2: Pay the visa fee and get e-visa in maximum 3 – 5 working days.
Step 3: Receive an email containing e-visa upon successful application. Please print out the e-visa, bring along with your passport to get on the plane.
Step 4: Present your e-visa at the immigration counter to get entry into Vietnam.
How to apply for urgent e-visa for Vietnam in 1 working day or few hours?
Normally, it takes 3 – 5 working days to complete an e-visa and you will receive an email to inform you that the visa is completed. You just need to enter your visa application code, email and date of birth to download your e-visa file.
After downloading your e-visa, you please check the visa information against your passport carefully. Any of spelling mistake, typos, incorrect passport number, date of arrival, entry ports… will not be accepted and it matters as the airlines will not let you board the plane with a wrong e-visa. What you should do if your granted visa contains mistakes?
- If you have enough time, you should apply for a new e-visa immediately.
- If there are only a few hours to your flight check-in time you may need our urgent e-visa service.
With the rush Vietnam visa service, you are guaranteed to receive an e-visa within 1 working day, 4 working hours or even 2 working hours that will help you avoid missing your flight and breaking your whole trip.
