Vietnam immigration policies regulated that almost resident of the countries must have Vietnam visa prior to arriving Vietnam, except the citizens in the Vietnam visa exemption list. You should check carefully if you are in the Vietnam visa exemption list or you are obligated to make a Vietnam visa (or visa approval letter) before entering country. It will keep you away from many troubles during your entry.
(Visa approval letter for South African processed by Vietnam visa DEPT)
Visa is one of the many things for which South African citizens need to prepare before traveling to Vietnam.
"Visa is net een van die baie dinge waarvoor jy voorberei voordat jy reis Vietnam. Viëtnam immigrasie beleid gereguleer dat byna inwoners van lande Viëtnam visum moet voor die aanvang van Viëtnam, behalwe die burgers van 'n visum vrygestel lande. Jy is bly om te kyk of jy is Viëtnam visum vrygestel burgers of jy verplig Vietnam visum of Vietnam goedkeuring brief te hê voor die aankoms Vietnam. Dit sal hou jou weg van baie probleme tydens jou inskrywing."
From South Africa, the applicants may apply for Vietnam visa by 3 options:
1. Getting a Vietnam e-visa: If you are the citizens of the following 80 countries, you are eligible for Vietnam e-visa application. Vietnam e-visa can be arranged within 1 working days, 4 working hours or 2 working hours to satisfy your Vietnam entry needs anytime.
When applying for Vietnam visa on arrival, there is NO document and original passport required. The applicants just need to provide the visa information by filling in the online application form with full name, gender, date of birth, nationality and passport number. A letter of approval issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department will be delivered via email at a given time.
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