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South Africa visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Vietnam
South Africa has 1 mission in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi.
South African citizens travelling to Vietnam
South AfricaVietnam e-Visa Vietnam visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Vietnamese citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the South African embassy in Hanoi, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Vietnam
Vietnam requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the South African embassy in Vietnam?
The South African embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.
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.