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Vietnam Embassy in Johannesburg - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Johannesburg

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Johannesburg, South Africa. Travellers from Johannesburg can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Pretoria for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Pretoria ( km)
Address 87 Brooks St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011, South Africa
Phone +27 12 362 8119 or +27 12 362 8118
Distance 53.0km (32.9mi)
Travel Time
  • Train total time 0h 38m
  • Car train total time 1h 15m
  • Drive total time 0h 37m
Current time in Johannesburg Monday Apr 29, 2024 23:30 PM

How to get from Johannesburg to the embassy in Pretoria

How to apply

South African nationals and foreign visitors living in Johannesburg, South Africa can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Pretoria or applying online for an approval letter to pick up the visa on arrival.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Johannesburg, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your South African passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 855 ZAR)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 13:30 PM, local Johannesburg time on 10 May 2024.
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Johannesburg, the following documents are REQUIRED:

  • Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
  • Application form (Click here to download)
  • 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
  • Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for those who fly from Johannesburg to Vietnam (Average flight time between Johannesburg and Vietnam is about 16 hours, 28 minutes). The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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