Citizens of South Africa can apply for a visa to Vietnam in 2 different ways:

1. Apply for a Vietnam visa in person at the nearest embassy of Vietnam in South Africa. Kindly be advised that the procedures and fees are subject to be changed depending on where you apply. If there is no consulate/embassy of Vietnam in South Africa, there may be a embassy of Vietnam in neighboring countries of South Africa.

2. Visitors can also apply for a visa on arrival to Vietnam from South Africa. First, the online application form needs to be filled out. After 2-3 business days, an approval letter will be issued, scanned and emailed to the applicants.