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 - 16 December, 2025 ( 9 days 16 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. |
Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in South Africa
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
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Pretoria: Saturday Dec 06, 2025 20:38 PM (Africa/Johannesburg)
Email
embassy@vietnam.co.za
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.
To apply for an e-visa online from South Africa, please follow these steps:
- Access our online e-visa application form.
- Upload .jpg images of your South African passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
- Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (55 USD ~ 1001 ZAR)
- Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 13:30 PM, local Pretoria time on 16 December 2025.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
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
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:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Tips: None
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.
2025 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 2025.
| Holidays | Date | Day | Counting down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day of Reconciliation | 16 December 2025 | Tuesday | 8 days, 22 hours |
| December Solstice | 21 December 2025 | Sunday | 13 days, 22 hours |
| Christmas Eve | 24 December 2025 | Wednesday | 16 days, 22 hours |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 | Thursday | 17 days, 22 hours |
| Day of Goodwill | 26 December 2025 | Friday | 18 days, 22 hours |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December 2025 | Wednesday | 23 days, 22 hours |
| International New Year's Eve | 31 December 2025 | Wednesday | 23 days, 22 hours |
| International New Year's Day | 01 January 2026 | Thursday | 24 days, 22 hours |
| New Year's Day | 01 January 2026 | Thursday | 24 days, 22 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | 16 January 2026 | Friday | 39 days |