Vietnam visa requirements for South African citizens
The South African tourists and businessmen are wondering if they need a visa to Vietnam or not. Here you can find the right answer for Vietnam visa requirements for South African citizens going to travel Vietnam in 2022.
Vietnam immigration policies regulated that almost the residents of the countries must have Vietnam visa prior to arriving Vietnam, except the citizens of Vietnam visa exempted countries. You should check carefully if you are in the Vietnam visa exemption list or you are obligated to apply for a Vietnam visa before entering country.
Is 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:
- Get a visa on arrival within 2 working days or just 2
hours by applying visa online. It is beneficial for those who are travelling Vietnam by air and living in the country where the local
Vietnam Embassy is too far to reach. See more
how it works.
When applying for Vietnam visa on arrival, there is NO document and original passport required. The 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 delivered via email at a given time.
- Get a traditional 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.
If you have any further queries, comments or feedback, please kindly call us by phone/whatsapp +84-912-685-141 or send an email to vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com. We are happy to assist you at our best.
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