All the information you need to know about applying for Vietnam visa for South Africa citizens. The passports need to meet the following requirements:
- The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date.
- The passport with 2 blank pages.
Visa requirements
| Type of visa | Requirements | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Required | N/A |
| E-visa | Eligible | 90 days |
How to apply for Vietnam Visa in South Africa?
South African passport holders can apply for a visa to Vietnam using one of the three methods below.
Steps to apply for Vietnam e-Visa:
- Fill in an online visa application form;
- Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
- Download and print the Vietnam e-Visa.
Required documents include:
- Your portrait scan photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
- Your passport scan photo information page (full and clear). Sample: click view
=> Guidelines and size for Vietnam visa photo.
Vietnam e-Visa fee for South Africa
| Type of e-Visa | Government fee (USD) | Consultant service fee (USD) |
| 1-month single entry | 25 | 30 |
| 1-month multiple entry | 50 | 45 |
| 3-months single entry | 25 | 45 |
| 3-months multiple entry | 50 | 60 |
Note: Processing time excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Vietnam Holiday
Steps to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
- Fill in online visa application form;
- Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
- Download and print the approval letter and get visa stamp upon arrival at Vietnam airport.
Required documents include (bring):
- 01 portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
- Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
- A printed copy of enclosed Letter of Approval;
- An entry/exit form (download here) filled with your information;
- Stamping fee in cash;
Note: You are required to show passport and visa approval letter when checking in for a flight to Vietnam.
How much do you need to pay?
| Type of visa | Fee (USD/pax) | Processing time |
|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | Contact Us | 7 – 10 working days |
Note: This fee only includes consultant for visa approval letter and does not include stamping fee payable at Embassy of Vietnam or airport for visa stamping.
Apply for a Visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in 1 of 4 ways:
- Apply in person at the Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa;
- Apply by post;
- Apply online, collect visa in person;
- Apply online, receive loose-leaf visa by post;
Required documents include:
- Visa application form with the application’s photo;
- Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
- Get an approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam;
- Pay visa stamping fee.
Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in South Africa information
- Address: 87 Brooks St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011, South Africa
- Phone: +27 12 362 8119
- Fax: +27 12 362 8115
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.vietnam.co.za/
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Mon-Fri)