South Africa
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-pretoria.mofa.gov.vn
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
Vietnam’s e-Visa costs US$25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Vietnamese missions in South Africa
Vietnam has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to South Africa
VietnamSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Vietnam
Travel advice for Vietnam
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from South Africa to Vietnam, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Vietnam
South African citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for South African citizens
China requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to South Africa
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Vietnam?
South African citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Vietnamese embassy in South Africa?
The Vietnamese embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.