The Vietnamese visa policy instructs the Congo residents to obtain a valid visa for making any kind of trip to Vietnam. It has, although, given several criteria to the Congo citizens that help them to enjoy a visa free stay for a specified duration. For example, Congo diplomatic passport holders can make a visa free journey of up to 90 days to Vietnam. Hence, before initiating the visa process, enquire about these exemption criteria. Usually, the first visa providing body in any country is the embassy but since Congo does not have a Vietnam embassy, the residents have to work a little extra towards obtaining a Vietnamese visa.
Applying for an embassy visa:
1) First, the residents need to locate a Vietnam embassy in any of the preferred neighboring nations that can process their visa. One can locate an embassy in Algeria, Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Morocco etc. It is advisable to get in touch with the embassy to know about their processing fee, time frames etc.
2) It is unrealistic to go to a different country to get a visa for another country. It will be bothersome and costly. Hence, you can apply for a visa, via post. You may also check if your embassy accepts online applications.
3) Once that is sorted, you may go to the website and download the application form. You may also fill the form and then print it.
4) Attach a colored photo to this form. Make sure that the dimension of the photo is as per the requirement. Prepare the necessary documents and your valid passport that needs to be submitted along with the application. Send this to the embassy along with the fee via post. Opt for a registered post that allows you to track the delivery.
5) The application form, after being verified and accepted will give you your visa in the next 3 to 5 working days.
6) Send a pre paid envelope to the embassy along with the post so that the visa can be shipped to you.
7) Once you have the visa, check the name, spelling etc to avoid any hassle later on.
8) This visa will allow you to enter Vietnam through any preferred route.
In addition to an embassy visa, Congo citizens who prefer taking air trips to Vietnam can apply for visa on arrival. This has a speedier, easier, and more economical process. We can help you in getting your VOAs in the least possible time frame. The entire process is online based and is free from paper work. Hence, simply apply for a VOA with us, sit back, and enjoy a wonderful stay in Vietnam.
