Updated 2026-07-03
Visa requirements for South Africa
South Africa destination dashboard: what Vietnamese travelers need and which passports are visa-free, visa-on-arrival, eVisa/eTA or visa-required.
Visa-free
93
Visa on arrival
0
eVisa / eTA
27
Visa required
78
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Vietnam passport to South Africa: Visa required.
If the result is eVisa/eTA or visa-required, prepare the exact photo format before applying.
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Select a passport and destination to see the result.
Which passports can enter South Africa most easily?
| Passport | Visa status | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Angola | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Argentina | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Australia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Bahamas | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Barbados | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Belize | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Benin | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Bolivia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Botswana | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Cabo Verde | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Canada | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Chile | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Croatia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Cyprus | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Czechia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Denmark | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Ecuador | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Estonia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Eswatini | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Finland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| France | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Gabon | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Germany | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Ghana | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Greece | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Guyana | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Hong Kong | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Hungary | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Iceland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Italy | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Jamaica | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Jordan | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Kenya | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Latvia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Lesotho | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Liechtenstein | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Lithuania | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Macao | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Madagascar | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Malawi | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Maldives | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Malta | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Mauritius | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Monaco | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Mozambique | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Namibia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 90 days |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Norway | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Panama | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Paraguay | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Peru | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Poland | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Portugal | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Qatar | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Romania | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Russia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa-free | 90 days |
| San Marino | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Seychelles | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Slovakia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Slovenia | Visa-free | 90 days |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Spain | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Sweden | Visa-free | 90 days |
Source: open data (MIT), compiled by Gao Nau
FAQ
South Africa destination FAQ
Do Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for South Africa?
Vietnam passport to South Africa: Visa required. Re-check official sources before booking or applying.
Do I need a visa photo for South Africa?
If the result is visa-required or eVisa/eTA, prepare a white-background photo in the destination country's exact size. Gao Nau can produce print and digital files in Hanoi/HCMC.
How often is South Africa destination data updated?
Weekly, from an MIT-licensed open dataset, with the last-updated date shown on the page.