However, wherever you go, you have to comply with the rules and regulations of that place or country. Similarly, for the citizens of Sudan, it is mandated by the Immigration Department of Vietnam that they must possess a valid Vietnam visa. No matter for what purpose you are going Vietnam, it is necessary to put up with the rules as well as regulations of Immigration Department, Vietnam.
Methods to get Vietnam visa for nationals of Sudan:
Usually, it is mandatory for citizens of all countries to have validated visa for getting in some another country. For that purpose, there are two ways through which a Sudan resident can apply for Vietnam visa as mentioned below:
(i) Either apply only for visa on approval, or else
(ii) Visit in person the Vietnam embassy in Sudan.
But at present, there is no embassy of Vietnam located in Sudan; therefore you will have to apply for Vietnam visa at the embassy situated in nearest country to Sudan which is Egypt.
1. Online application for visa on arrival: It comes with manifold advantages for people who live far away from Vietnam embassy or there is no embassy in their country such as Sudan. Also, you do not have to sendoff your original passport in this way. After you apply online for Vietnam visa and duly fill-in the details, you will be provided with an approval letter via mail. Thereafter, when you will arrive on Vietnam international airport, you will have to present the approval letter and thus Vietnam visa issued by Vietnam Immigration Department will be provided to you. Applying online for Vietnam visa not only saves your time but also saves the cost which you will spend while visiting Vietnam embassy in Egypt.
Processing time: 1 to 2 working days
Documents required: you can board the flight with approval letter, application form, your Sudan passport, 2 passport sized photographs and stamping fees to be paid on Vietnam Airport.
2. Applying at Vietnam embassy in Egypt (nearest country to Sudan):
In case, you wish to apply through Vietnam embassy, you will have to go Vietnam embassy, Egypt. In this method, you will have to submit your original Sudan passport along with all the documents required to be attached with application form. Afterwards, you will be granted with visa by Vietnam Immigration Department.
Processing time: 4 to 5 business days
Documents required: Sudan passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, 2 passport sized photos.
