Conventionally people approach the embassy for a visa. Getting an embassy visa is tricky for Palauan citizens because they do not have a Vietnam embassy. The steps are mentioned below:
1) Identify an embassy in the neighboring countries where you will be applying. Each country has a slightly different process so you should select a country with a procedure that works for you. A comprehensive list of countries with Vietnam embassies is available at the embassy website. Near Palau there are Vietnam embassies in countries including in Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc.
2) Despite the process being slightly different, the basic steps remain the same. Fill the application form, affix a colored photo and send the required documents including your original passport. Visiting another country to get a visa won’t be feasible; hence, you should select an embassy that allows submission of applications by post.
3) You must select a reliable international postal service as you will have to trust them with your original passport. There are many services that provide you with tracking service.
4) A processing fee is applicable; you must enquire about the amount and acceptable currency.
5) The time taking for the process is 5 to 7 days. The postal service may add to the duration of the process.
6) Once you get the visa, check if all the details are mentioned correctly, if not, contact the embassy.
7) An embassy visa is valid for all routes of travel, namely, air, water and land.
The process of obtaining an embassy visa is tedious, expensive and strenuous. You may go for a route that is much smoother. Agencies like ours can play a really important role in helping with the process. All you have to do is submit the application form online and the processing fee and the rest of the process will be carried out by us. You do not have to submit any documents making the process even smoother. The entire process is completed within 2 days. We communicate with the immigration department and forward their approval letter to you via email. This letter and a valid passport is all that you need for boarding the flight. Once you reach one of the major airports in Vietnam your documents will be cross verified and the visa will be stamped. There is one thing you should consider while applying for a VOA, i.e. this route is applicable only for air travel.
