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Yes. All South African Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
Type of visa Visa Requirement Tourist visa Required Business visa Required
To visit Vietnam, travelers with South Africa passports should also meet the entry requirements:
South African Citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
With this way of application for Vietnam visa, the South African applicants need to contact the local Vietnam embassy/consulate in South Africa (if they are residing in South Africa), or in nearby countries (if they are not residing in South Africa currently).
For the South African Citizens entering Vietnam via one of 8 international airports mentioned below, the best way to get a visa to Vietam is to get a visa on arrival.
With VOA, you apply online via website: www.vietnam-visa.com by:
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This part gives you the answer for “How much is a Vietnam visa for South African Citizens?”.
The cost of Vietnam visa for South Africans depends on the way they choose to get the visa for Vietnam, as follow:
| Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | $21 | $18.25 | $17.25 | $25 |
| 3 months single entry | $34 | $30.25 | $28.25 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $55 | $52.25 | $46.75 | $50 |
Service Fee is quoted in US $/pax
Q: I will be working in Vietnam. Could I apply for 1 year multiple entry visa or do I need to apply for 3 months and then leave and apply again?
A: Hi. You need to apply for 3 months visa and then leave Vietnam and apply again. In case you will be working for Vietnam for long-term, you should consider applying for a working visa.
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