The Vietnam Embassy in South Africa is the official diplomatic representation of the Vietnamese government and provides a range of services for both Vietnamese citizens living in South Africa and South African citizens (or residents) who wish to travel, work, study, or invest in Vietnam.

Address of the Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa

📌 Contact Information

Address: 87 Brooks Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa
Phone: +27 (12) 362 8119
Fax: +27 (12) 362 8115
Email: embassy@vietnam.co.za
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)

Vietnamese Visa Application Procedure in

🕒 Processing Time for Vietnamese Visas at the Vietnam Embassy in South Africa (2025 Update)

If you’re applying for a Vietnam visa from South Africa through the Vietnamese Embassy in Pretoria, here’s what you need to know about the processing time:

⏱️ Standard Processing Time

Tourist Visa (DL): 5–7 working days
Business Visa (DN1/DN2): 5–7 working days
Work Visa (LD1/LD2): 7–10 working days (depends on valid work permit submission)
Student Visa (DH): 7–10 working days
Family Visit Visa (TT): 5–7 working days
Transit & Diplomatic Visas: 3–5 working days

📌 Note: Processing does not include weekends or Vietnamese/South African public holidays.

🛂 Consular Services

1️⃣ Visa Services

Tourist Visa: Issued for travel and leisure purposes (usually 30 days).
Business Visa: For attending meetings, conferences, or short-term business trips.
Work Visa: For those who have a job offer or contract with a Vietnamese company.
Student Visa: For those enrolling in educational institutions in Vietnam.
Transit Visa: For travelers passing through Vietnam to another destination.
Family Visit Visa: For visiting relatives in Vietnam.

💡 Application must include a valid passport, completed form, photo, travel itinerary, and visa fee. Processing time: 5–7 working days.

2️⃣ Legalization and Notarization

Legalization of South African documents for use in Vietnam (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, contracts).
Certification and authentication of Vietnamese documents for legal use in South Africa.

3️⃣ Passport and Travel Documents for Vietnamese Citizens

Renewal and issuance of Vietnamese passports.
Emergency travel documents for lost/stolen passports.
Registration of birth, marriage, or death abroad.

4️⃣ Civil and Citizen Services

Citizenship registration: For Vietnamese citizens residing in South Africa.
Consular protection: Assistance for Vietnamese citizens in legal or emergencies.
Marriage registration: Between a Vietnamese citizen and a foreign national.

5️⃣ Trade and Investment Support

Assists businesses from South Africa looking to invest or establish trade with Vietnamese partners.
Provides information about business laws, investment policies, and trade fairs in Vietnam.

⚡ Express or Urgent Visa Services

The Vietnam Embassy in South Africa may offer expedited processing (24 to 72 hours) for urgent cases, depending on the visa type and circumstances.
✅ Extra charges apply for express services.
✅ Must request it during submission and explain the urgency.

✈️ Important Note for Visa Applicants:

The Vietnam Embassy does not issue e-visas or visa-on-arrival letters. If you plan to fly into Vietnam and obtain your visa at the airport, you must apply for a Visa on Arrival through a licensed agent such as VisaOnlineVietnam.com.

📞 Need Help with a Vietnam Visa Fast?

Contact:

📧 Email: sales@visaonlinevietnam.com
📱 WhatsApp: +84 968 18 77 18
☎️ USA Hotline: +1 (972) 666-0676.

Here’s a helpful Vietnamese Visa Q&A guide tailored for South African citizens applying from South Africa in 2025:

🇿🇦 Vietnamese Visa in South Africa – Q&As 2025

❓ Do I need a visa to travel to Vietnam from South Africa?

Yes. All South African passport holders must obtain a valid visa before entering Vietnam.

❓ What are my visa options as a South African citizen?

You can choose from:

Tourist Visa (DL) – for short-term travel
Business Visa (DN) – for business-related visits
Work Visa (LD) – requires a work permit
Visa on Arrival (VOA) – easiest option for air travelers
Visa via Embassy – traditional method, applied at the embassy in Pretoria

❓ Is the Vietnam E-Visa available for South Africans?

As of 2025, South African citizens are not eligible for the Vietnam e-Visa.
Please use Visa on Arrival or apply directly at the Vietnamese Embassy.

❓ How do I apply for Visa on Arrival?

Apply online for a visa approval letter at visaonlinevietnam.com
Receive the letter via email
Print and bring it with:
- Your valid passport (6+ months)
- 2 photos (4x6cm)
- Visa stamping fee in USD cash
Upon arrival at a Vietnam international airport, submit documents and pay stamping fee to receive your visa