Vietnam Embassy in South Africa - Visa Information & How to Apply

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding South African passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Visa required For South African passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 13:30 - Tuesday - 30 April, 2024 ( 11 days 22 hours from now)
Work Visa required For South African nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from South Africa who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in South Africa

Pretoria

Address
87 Brooks St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011, South Africa

Phone
+27 12 362 8119 or +27 12 362 8118

Fax
+27 12 362 8115

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:45 am - 11:30 am (Open now)

Time Right Now
Pretoria: Thursday Apr 18, 2024 14:35 PM (Africa/Johannesburg)

Email
embassy@vietnam.co.za

Embassy of Vietnam in Pretoria South Africa

How to apply

South African passport holders or foreign passports living in South Africa can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from South Africa, 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 Pretoria time on 30 April 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 South Africa, 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 applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from South Africa. 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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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in ZAR)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 218.3 ZAR 436.7 ZAR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 254.7 ZAR 473.0 ZAR
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 363.9 ZAR 582.2 ZAR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 454.8 ZAR 673.2 ZAR
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 1637.5 ZAR 1983.1 ZAR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 1728.4 ZAR 2074.1 ZAR
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 2001.3 ZAR 2529.0 ZAR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 2274.2 ZAR 2801.9 ZAR

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Rand, click here to see our latest price in USD.


2024 Public Holiday Schedules in South Africa

To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and South Africa, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2024.

Holidays Date Day Counting down
Freedom Day 27 April 2024Saturday8 days, 4 hours
Liberation Day/Reunification Day 30 April 2024Tuesday11 days, 4 hours
International Labor Day 01 May 2024Wednesday12 days, 4 hours
Workers' Day 01 May 2024Wednesday12 days, 4 hours
Ascension Day 09 May 2024Thursday20 days, 4 hours
Mother's Day 12 May 2024Sunday23 days, 4 hours
Pentecost 19 May 2024Sunday30 days, 4 hours
Father's Day 16 June 2024Sunday58 days
Youth Day 16 June 2024Sunday58 days
Youth Day 17 June 2024Monday59 days

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