If you are planning on traveling to Vietnam from Sierra Leone then you are obligated to apply for a Vietnam visa regardless of the length of your stay if you are citizens of Sierra Leone. Thankfully, the process to apply for a Vietnam visa is simple and usually very quick. As a citizen of Sierra Leone you can apply for either a Visa on Arrival or you go to your local or nearest Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in order to retrieve your visa. The first option is usually the most preferred one because of its convenience.
I heard about Vietnam e-visa. Can I apply for Vietnam e-visa if I am citizens of Sierra Leone? (No, citizens of Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone national in this list, therefore, citizens of Sierra Leone should choose two options below to get a visa for Vietnam
1. Visa on Arrival (VOA) – Apply online for pre-approval then pick up visa on arrival at the airport of Vietnam
Vietnam visa on arrival office in Da Nang Int’l Airport, Vietnam
What’s so good about the Visa on Arrival is that you can apply from anywhere in the world. All you need is your computer and internet. If you apply for this visa, you are allowed to enter Vietnam through any of the 5 international airports in Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hai Phong city. You can only travel by air if you get a VOA, meaning you can’t enter Vietnam by bus, car, et cetera.
The process is very easy. What you need to do is fill out the Online Application Form where you state your date of birth, and other relevant information. Then you wait for a confirmation email that will come in around 1-2 working hours. Normally you will receive a Visa 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 by chance you need to get an emergency visa, it will cost you more money, but you will be able to get it faster. It will take from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
On arrival support for fast check-in at Vietnam Airports
You now 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 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 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 in 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 visa stamp fee.
2. Apply for a visa through the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in the nearby countries of Sierra Leone
Vietnamese-visa-sticker-in-a-passport
The second option is to apply for a visa in the closest Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Sierra Leone. The reason why this option might not be recommended is because it’s not as convenient if you don’t live close to the embassy. It means you will have to spend time on transportation and money. You will also need to remember to bring all the necessary documents, such as passport, and if you by any chance forget anything, you need to start all over again with the process. It is time consuming and you usually need to pick up your passport in the embassy or consulate.
Rice Paddies on terraced in Sapa
Once everything is approved of you can enjoy your trip to Vietnam, one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. A popular destination for people from all over the world, this Southeast Asian country has seen a huge increase in tourism in the past years. There are several reasons why one should come visit Vietnam. If you are looking for a country with a big variety of things to do and see, where you can travel around easily and in an affordable way, this is the perfect place for you. Vietnam also has some of the most beautiful landscapes where you can see waterfalls, mountains, rice terraces, beaches and jungle. If nature isn’t really your thing or you’re looking for some city pulse, there is Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – one in the north and the other in the south. Both equally spellbinding and interesting cities that will make you want to extend your trip a few more days. Don’t wait any longer, get your Vietnam visa today, book your flight tickets and come see Vietnam for yourself!
