Vietnam to Solomon Islands visa requirements

Yes, a visa is required. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are NOT on the Solomon Islands free-visitor-permit-on-arrival list, so they must obtain prior approval / a visitor visa from the Solomon Islands Immigration Division before traveling, now done via the official online portal. A Vietnam ordinary passport holder needs a visa to visit the Solomon Islands for tourism. The Solomon Islands grants a free visitor permit on arrival (up to 3 months in any 12-month period) only to nationals of roughly 40+ listed countries (Australia, NZ, Japan, USA, UK, EU states and most Commonwealth countries). Vietnam is not on that list. According to the UN Permanent Mission and Wikipedia visa-policy references, nationals not on the exempt list require prior approval from the Director of Immigration before entering. As of 2025-2026 the Solomon Islands Immigration Division operates an online visitor-visa portal (immigration.gov.sb) where applicants register, complete the form, upload documents (passport bio page, return ticket, proof of funds, accommodation), and pay fees levied in US dollars (a lodgement/online fee of about USD 50 plus a visa fee of about USD 100). The visa is typically issued for 30 days on arrival and can be extended up to a maximum stay of 150 days. There is no guaranteed processing timeframe, so applicants should apply well in advance (immigration recommends at least two weeks, and longer is safer). Because Vietnam cannot use the visa-on-arrival/free-permit channel, the conservative and correct classification is visa-required.