Traveling to Vietnam has become immensely popular in the last few years and nowadays the country welcomes millions of tourists each year from all the corners of the world. People come to Vietnam for various reasons – some go here because of the unspoilt white sand beaches, others go to get a little adventure kick and go kitesurfing, hiking or canoeing, and others are just interested in the rich culture and history of Vietnam. Whatever reason you’re going for, you’ll be happy that you chose Vietnam as your next destination.
Intercontinental Hotel Da Nang by Night
Once you’ve started to plan your trip to Vietnam from Liberia, make sure that you apply for a Vietnam visa. This is crucial since it’s required for all citizens of Liberia to get a visa. Regardless of the length of your stay, or if it’s for business or leisure, you must apply for a visa. But nowadays, since Vietnam has gotten a bigger influx of tourists, the process has developed and become faster and easier. If you apply for a visa online, you only need a computer and internet. This is by far the most popular way to acquire a visa. But you also have the second option, which is to go to your nearest Vietnam Embassy or Consulate and apply with them. Take a look at the two options below.
I heard about Vietnam e-visa. Can I apply for Vietnam e-visa if I am citizens of Liberia? (No, citizens of Liberia are not eligible for Vietnam e-visa)
From 01 Feb 2019, under Decision 17/2019/NĐ-CP of the Government of Vietnam, there are 80 countries which citizens of it are eligible to apply online for an e-visa of Vietnam online (e-visa is a single entry valid for staying 30 days). We check but not found Liberia national in this list, therefore, citizens of Liberia should choose two options below to get a visa for Vietnam
1. Visa on Arrival (VOA) – Apply online for pre-approval then pick up your visa on arrival
Tourist queue to pick up visa on arrival at Da Nang Int’l Airport, Vietnam
This is the most preferred option for many travellers. If you live far away from the Vietnamese Embassy for example, or you do not want to send important documents such as your passport, this is a good option for you. It’s also easy, quick and affordable. If you get a Visa on Arrival, you are allowed to enter Vietnam through any of the 5 international airports: Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hai Phong. You can only travel by air if you get a VOA, meaning you can’t enter Vietnam by bus, car, and so forth.
The process is very simple. What you need to do is fill in the Online Application form with all relevant information. What you need to state in the application form is:
- Your full name, as stated in your passport
- Date of Birth – The format they use in Vietnam is DD/MM/YY
- Your nationality – as stated in your passport
- Your passport number
- Date of Arrival – you can state a date of arrival and then arrive later, but not earlier
After you have filled this information out, you have to wait for a confirmation email which usually arrives within 1-2 working hours. Normally you will receive an Approval Letter within 2 working days. When the letter comes, don’t forget to print it out so the immigration officers in Vietnam can stamp your passport. If you need an emergency visa, you can get one within 40 minutes to 4 hours. This will cost you more money, but you will be able to get it much faster.
On arrival support for fast check-in at Vietnam Airports
You also have the option to buy “On Arrival Support” which is a very good option for those who wants to check in to Vietnam faster:
- Standard Support : +US$20/pp
Our staff will meet you in front of the “visa on arrival” desk with a welcome board, then take care of all procedures necessary to get the visa stamped on your passport. Please prepare 25 USD/person and give it to our staff to pay for the visa stamp fee.
- VIP Support : +US$35/pp
Our staff will meet you in front of the “visa on arrival” desk with a welcome board, receive your passport and give it back with the visa within 5-10 minutes, then escort you to check out via the VIP gate. Please prepare 25 USD/person and give it to our staff to pay for the visa stamp fee.
2. Apply for a visa through the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in the nearby countries of Liberia
Vietnamese-visa-sticker-in-a-passport
The reason why applying for a visa with the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Liberia might not be recommended is because it’s not as convenient if you don’t live close to the embassy. As of now, there’s no Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Liberia. Therefore, if you wish to apply for a visa this way, you will have to spend time on transportation and money. You also need to remember to bring all the necessary documents, such as passport, and if you happen to forget anything, you need to start the process all over again. It’s time consuming and you usually need to pick up your passport in the embassy or consulate. Also, be kindly advised that the fees and procedures are subject to change depending on where you apply. You can apply through any Vietnamese Embassy in the world, but the prices will differ.
