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Vietnam Embassy in Port Elizabeth - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Port Elizabeth

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Travellers from Port Elizabeth 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 946.3km (588.0mi)
Travel Time
  • Fly to Johannesburg total time 2h 42m
  • Fly to Lanseria total time 4h 26m
  • Bus, car train, train total time 21h 53m
  • Drive total time 12h 18m
Current time in Port Elizabeth Monday Apr 29, 2024 21:33 PM

How to get from Port Elizabeth to the embassy in Pretoria

How to apply

South African nationals and foreign visitors living in Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth to Vietnam (Average flight time between Port Elizabeth and Vietnam is about 17 hours, 24 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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