Applying for a visa is an important and necessary step when you want to come to Vietnam. For South Africans, applying for a Vietnam visa may encounter some difficulties due to cultural and procedural differences between the two countries. However, no need to worry, this article will help you better understand the Vietnam visa application procedure for South Africans and the simplest way to complete the application.
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How to apply Vietnam visa for South African Citizens?
Currently, there are 02 ways for South African citizens to apply for a Vietnam visa. Depending on your plan, location, you can figure out and choose the best way to obtain a Vietnam visa.
1. Apply at the Vietnam Embassy in South Africa:
Information of Vietnam Embassy office:
Address: 87 Brooks St., Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa.
Telephone: +27 (0)12 362 8119
Fax: +27 (0) 12 342 8441
Email: [email protected]
Procedure to apply Vietnam visa at the embassy for South Africans
To simplify the visa application process, you need to prepare a complete and accurate application. Below are some notes when preparing Vietnam visa applications for South Africans:
- Vietnam visa application form completely filled in and signed.
- 4x6cm ID photo taken within the last 6 months
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the expected departure date to Vietnam
- Round-trip airfare or confirmed flight itinerary, hotel, proof of finances (bank account statement, credit card statement,…)
- (for tourist visa)
- Invitation letter from company or organization in Vietnam when you submit for the working/business or investor visa.
- Cash for stamping fee
Submit visa at the embassy
After preparing all documents, you can apply for a visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in Pretoria.
Processing time
Processing time for Vietnam visa application usually takes about 5-7 working days. However, in some special cases, processing time may be longer. Therefore, you should prepare your documents and apply for a visa early to avoid expired passports or airline tickets.
Working hours: 8:00 Am – 12:00 Pm from Monday to Friday
The Vietnamese Consulate DO NOT WORK on the Vietnam and South African Public Holiday and weekend.
Vietnam visa fees at Embassy
Each type of Vietnam visa has a difference price. Therefore, we suggest applicants contact directly to the office to get a confirmation, also with their delivery or urgent service (if any).
2. Apply for a visa on arrival (VOA)
Visa on arrival (VOA) is another way to get a visa to Vietnam. It’s suitable for those who live far away from the Vietnamese Embassy or don’t have free time to visit the office. Basically, you just need to complete only 3 simple steps as below:
- Fill in the secure visa application form online.
- Receive the visa approval letter or Vietnam E-visa via email within 3 working days or less.
- Submit the visa letter to get the visa stamp on arrival checkpoints in Vietnam.
That’s it!
How much does Vietnam visa for South African Citizens cost and processing time?
The standard processing time for the visa on arrival is 3 working days. Travelers who need a visa to Vietnam on the weekend or Vietnam Public Holiday can apply with Emergency visa services, you will be received the visa in couple hours.
Here is a sample fee of visa on arrival service fees for South African citizens, after take a look, you can also click down here to apply:
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Applicants need to pay for 2 type of visa fees for visa on arrival:
- Visa service fee: pay for visa agent to handle your application which show on our website.
- Stamping fee: regulates by Vietnam Ministry of Finance, requires only when you submit for a visa approval letter. It cost 25USD for single entry or 50USD for multiple entry visa valid less than 90 days, and being paid on arrival checkpoints when you show the visa approval letter.
After all, kindly let us know if you have any questions about apply Vietnam visa for South African citizens via:
Hotline/WhatsApp/Viber/Zalo (+84)918 709 338
Office number: (+84)28 3838 8322
Best regards,
Vietdream team.
