Getting an embassy visa:
Vietnam has its official embassy in 70 nations across the globe. Unfortunately, until now, Vietnam has not established its embassy in Zimbabwe that makes it difficult for the people here to apply for a visa. This is what you can do:
1) First, try to locate a Vietnam embassy in the neighboring nations. You can approach a Vietnam embassy located in any of the chosen country.
2) Visit their website or get in touch with them to understand the entire process. After that, fulfill all the formalities like filling up of the form, making payment and sending the relevant documents.
3) You may either visit the embassy personally or send the completed application via post to that particular embassy. You will also need to send the original passport to the embassy hence make sure you choose a good postal service.
4) The visa process on receipt of application usually takes about 5 to 7 days to be completed.
5) Since the entire process will take via post, you will need more than 7 days to get your visa and international the postal service will add to your cost.
6) Hence, make sure you plan your trip accordingly keeping all this in mind.
Getting a Visa on Arrival:
It is well understood by now, that an embassy visa is going to be a lengthy and expensive one. Therefore, we bring to you the wonderful option of a VOA. Please keep in mind that a VOA is applicable only for journey via air route.
1) Fill up the online application form with some basic information. Go ahead and make a payment for the visa-processing fee. With this, your process of applying is completed.
2) The rest will be handled by us. We take your application to the immigration department that will issue an approval letter to you. We will mail this letter to your registered e-mail id with us.
3) This letter is all you need to board a flight to Vietnam. Once at the Vietnamese airport, the immigration officer will check the approval letter, hence keep it handy.
4) The information will be crosschecked with your passport and other documents. Post this; your visa will be stamped by the officer.
5) Hence, simply apply for a VOA and enjoy your stay in Vietnam.