The Embassy of Vietnam in South Africa is in Pretoria at 87 Brooks Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa, phone +27 12 362 8115. It issues passports and handles civil status and protection for Vietnamese citizens, and legalises documents and issues visas for foreigners. Most South Africans now apply for a Vietnam e-visa online instead of visiting the embassy. From the Vietnam side, Info Travel helps with e-visas, approval letters, urgent visas, legalisation and translation – WhatsApp +84327828822.
Contact details of the Embassy of Vietnam in South Africa
The details below come from the list of overseas missions on the portal of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), checked in October 2026.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 87 Brooks Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Phone | +27 12 362 8115 |
| Fax | Not listed on the MOFA portal |
| embassy@vietnam.co.za | |
| Website | vnembassy-pretoria.mofa.gov.vn |
The MOFA portal does not publish opening hours; check the official website or call before you go.
According to public information, the embassy in Pretoria is also accredited to several neighbouring countries, for example Namibia and Botswana; residents there should confirm with the embassy directly.
Main consular services
For Vietnamese citizens in South Africa
- Passport issuance, renewal and replacement; travel documents to return home after losing a passport.
- Civil status registration: births, marriages, deaths, and recording events registered locally.
- Nationality matters (confirmation, renunciation, restoration of Vietnamese nationality).
- Consular certification, legalisation and notarial services.
- Citizen protection in case of accidents, arrest or lost documents.
For foreigners
- Visas: most travellers now apply for an e-visa online at evisa.gov.vn; embassy visas are mainly for diplomatic or official passports, or for applicants who already hold an approval letter.
- Consular legalisation of local documents for use in Vietnam.
Do South Africans need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. South Africa is not on the Vietnam visa exemption list, so South Africans need a visa. The usual option is the e-visa: valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, with a government fee of USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple), applied for online at evisa.gov.vn. See our Vietnam e-visa service.
For long-term visas (work, family visit, investment) or a visa on arrival, you first need a visa approval letter approved by the Vietnam Immigration Department.
Legalising South African documents for use in Vietnam
Degrees and police certificates (for work permits), marriage and birth certificates issued in South Africa must be authenticated before Vietnamese authorities accept them.
Vietnam has acceded to the Apostille Convention, which entered into force for Vietnam on 11 September 2026. South Africa is also a party, so public documents from South Africa generally only need an apostille from the competent South African authority (typically DIRCO or the High Court, depending on the document), followed by a Vietnamese translation certified in Vietnam. Because the rule is new, some receiving offices may still ask about consular legalisation – check with the office in advance. Legalisation through the Vietnamese embassy in South Africa remains a fallback.
In the other direction, Vietnamese documents for use in South Africa can be apostilled by the Consular Department (MOFA) or the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs.
Info Travel can assist with consular legalisation, notarised translation and work permits in Vietnam.
How Info Travel can help
Info Travel works with the immigration authorities in Vietnam and helps South Africans and other foreigners living in South Africa prepare paperwork without visiting the embassy:
- Approval letters for visa on arrival or visa stamping at the embassy.
- E-visa filing, tracking and corrections.
- Urgent visas for last-minute trips.
- Legalisation and certified translation of documents in Vietnam.
- Temporary residence cards for employees, investors and family members.
Fees depend on the case; an exact quote is sent via WhatsApp +84327828822.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of the Vietnamese embassy in South Africa?
The MOFA portal does not list opening hours. Check the official website in the table above or call ahead; the embassy is usually closed on Vietnamese and local public holidays.
Do I need an appointment?
It is best to contact the embassy by phone or email first to confirm the documents required and when applications are received, so you do not have to make several trips.
Should I apply at the embassy or get an e-visa?
For tourism or short business trips, the e-visa is faster and more convenient. An embassy visa suits diplomatic or official passport holders, or applicants who already have an approval letter.
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