South Africa citizens are required to apply for valid visas to enter Vietnam for tourism and business purposes and meet the entry requirements:
- South Africa Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date
- Passport has 2 blank pages for visa stamp
Vietnam visa requirements for South Africa citizens
Type of visa | Requirements |
Electronic Visa (e-visa) | Required |
How to get Vietnam visa from South Africa ?
South Africa passport holders can choose one of the available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam:
1 - Visa at local embassy
- Address: 87 Brooks Street Brooklyn, P.O. Box 13692 Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, South Africa
- Phone: (+27) 12 362 8119 / (+27) 12 362 8118
- Fax: (+27) 12 362 8115
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.vietnam.co.za
To apply for a Vietnam visa at the embassy of Vietnam in South Africa, you will need to:
- Submit a print-out of your completed visa application and supporting documents.
- Submit original passport which must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.
- Pay the visa fees: Money order/check, or cash in case you apply at the embassy in person.
- Have 02 passport-sized photos taken with no glass wears.
If you are currently living outside of South Africa, you can you also contact the local embassy in the country where are residing.
2 - Electronic visa (e-visa)
E-visa can be used at International airports, Land border gates, and Sea border gates
- Apply online using our secure form.
- Pay the fee and wait for 3-5 working days.
- Receive the e-visa and print it out. (e-visa not requires a stamping fee and you dont need preparing a physical portrait photo)
Vietnam visa types for South Africa citizens
Type of visa | Tourist visa |
Single 1 month | Eligible |
Single 3 month | Eligible |
Multiple 1 month | Eligible |
Multiple 3 month | Eligible |
Vietnam visa fees for South Africa citizens
For detailed information on visa fees, please refer here: click here
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible for South Africa citizens to get Vietnam tourist visa ?
Yes, it is possible. See how how e-visa works?