SOUTH AFRICA TOURIST & BUSINESS VISA APPLICATION FOR FOREIGNERS IN VIETNAM: A COMPLETED GUIDANCE

Friday, 20/12/24

South Africa, located at the southern tip of the African continent, is Africa's largest economy and a popular destination for international travelers. Known for its subtropical climate, rich cultural diversity, and stunning landscapes, it’s a top choice for tourists, business travelers, and expatriates. Understanding the visa application process is crucial if you're planning to visit South Africa for travel, work, or family reasons. In this guide, Visa5s.com will walk you through the required documents, application steps, and essential tips for applying for a South African visa.

COUNTRIES EXEMPT FROM SOUTH AFRICAN VISA REQUIREMENTS

Certain countries are exempt from South African visa requirements for short stays (usually up to 90 days for tourism, business, or transit). Citizens from these countries do not need a visa for visits to South Africa. Some of the exempt countries include:

1. European Union (EU) countries – including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and others.	6. United Kingdom	11. Japan
2. United States	7. Brazil	12. Israel
3. Canada	8. Argentina	13. Singapore
4. Australia	9. Chile	14. Malaysia
5. New Zealand	10. South Korea	15. Hong Kong
Additionally, citizens of most countries in Southern Africa, such as Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland (Eswatini), and Zimbabwe, are also typically exempt from visa requirements for short stays.

As the policies are changeable, it's always important to check with the South African Embassy or Consulate for the most current and specific information regarding visa exemptions.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR A SOUTH AFRICAN TOURIST & BUSINESS VISA IN VIETNAM: DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS

STEP 1: PREPARE SOUTH AFRICA VISA APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ACCORDING TO EACH ENTRY PURPOSE
	Tourist visa	Business visa
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BY PURPOSE OF ENTRY	For company employees: Leave approval letter For business owners: Business registration Travel itinerary If visiting family or friends, the host must present the following documents to the South African Police Station for verification: Affidavit BI-1355 (GP) for Visa purposes (DHA) must be completed. Copy of the host's South African Identity Document or Residence Permit	Letter of appointment Invitation letter from South African company Work schedule
GENERAL DOCUMENTS	Application form (BI-84) Original passport (valid for at least 30 days after the end of the intended visit. Passport must have 6 blank pages) 01 recent color photograph (35x45mm) Confirmation of booking or return/onward ticket Hotel booking Bank statement of the last 3 months with a minimum ending balance sufficient to cover the cost of the trip Visa fee receipt Additional documents: Original Valid Work Permit / Temporary Residence Card/ Visa Yellow fever vaccination certificate if you have traveled or intend to travel through yellow fever endemic areas in Africa or South America. The power of attorney must be prepared by the applicant himself/herself, no notarization required, only the applicant needs to sign and stamp (in case the applicant want to authorize to another person to submit and get the result)
STEP 2: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
It is the requirements for all applicant to book an appoinment before coming in to submit or get the result. Method: by phone Telephone number to book an appoinment: 84.24.3936.2000
STEP 3: SUBMIT SOUTH AFRICAN VISA APPLICATION AT SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN HANOI, VIETNAM
Submission method: Applicants submit their application directly or authorize a third party with a power of attorney to submit in person at the South African Embassy on appoinment date Information of SOUTH AFRICA EMBASSY IN HANOI + Time for receiving applications and returning results: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm + Address: 3rd Floor, Central Building, 31 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi + Tel: 84.24.3936.2000 + Fax: 84.24.3936.1991 + E-mail: consular.hanoi@dirco.gov.za
STEP 4: RECEIVE SOUTH AFRICA VISA RESULTS
Visa results will be available after 5-7 working days Depending on each case, processing time may be longer Applicant or authorized person comes in person to the Embassy to receive results. Currently do not applied for sending the result by post.

KEY TIPS FOR FOREIGNERS APPLYING FOR A SOUTH AFRICAN VISA IN VIETNAM

Submit your application early: It is advised to submit your visa application at least 2 weeks before your planned departure date.
Visa withdrawal policy: Any fees paid will not be refunded if you choose to withdraw your passport during the application process. Additionally, once the passport is withdrawn, all submitted documents will be canceled and not retained.
Document certification: All documents submitted with your application must be certified by a state notary office or local people's committee.
Translation requirements: Any documents in Vietnamese must be translated into English or French.
Financial commitments: The Embassy recommends that you avoid making financial commitments, such as purchasing airline tickets, before receiving notification of your South African visa outcome.

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