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Vietnam visa requirements for South African citizens

Vietnam immigration policies regulated that all South African residents must have visa to enter and stay in Vietnam within 1 to 3 months, single or multiple entry. From South Africa, they may apply for a visa at the nearest Vietnam Embassy or apply visa on arrival to save the cost

Most citizens of foreign country are obliged to apply for Vietnam visa prior to arriving Vietnam except the citizens of Vietnam visa exempted countries.

Is that Vietnam visa required for South African citizens?

Yes, South African citizens do need a visa to enter Vietnam

Visa is one of the many things for which South African citizens need to prepare before traveling to Vietnam.

"Visa is net een van die baie dinge waarvoor jy voorberei voordat jy reis Vietnam. Viëtnam immigrasie beleid gereguleer dat byna inwoners van lande Viëtnam visum moet voor die aanvang van Viëtnam, behalwe die burgers van 'n visum vrygestel lande. Jy is bly om te kyk of jy is Viëtnam visum vrygestel burgers of jy verplig Vietnam visum of Vietnam goedkeuring brief te hê voor die aankoms Vietnam. Dit sal hou jou weg van baie probleme tydens jou inskrywing."

From South Africa, the applicants may apply for Vietnam visa by 2 options:

  • Getting a visa on arrival within 2 working days or just 1 or 2 hours by applying a visa online. It's beneficial for those who is living in the country where there is no Vietnam Embassy located and who arrive Vietnam by air (it is a must). See more how it works.

    No document is required for Vietnam visa on arrival. Applicants just need to provide the visa information by filling in the online application form with full name, gender, date of birth, nationality and passport number. A letter of approval issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department will be shipped via email at a given time.

  • Getting a Vietnam visa from Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in South Africa and it takes 3 - 5 working days
    Required documents for Vietnam Embassy visa application include original passport, application form attached with 1 photo and visa fees.

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