I'm travelling to Vietnam at the end of the year with my boyfriend who is South African. He has dual South African and German citizenship but we live in South Korea. How would he go about getting his visa, can he apply for it here or would he need to apply through the Vietnamese Embassy in the issuing country? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Misjez

Answer

Dear Misjez,

For South African citizens who living in South Korea can apply visa for Vietnam by 2 ways:
1. Apply for Vietnam visa in Vietnam Embassy in South Korea
Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul - Korea
28-58, Samchong-Dong, Chongno-Ku,110-230, Seoul, Korea
Tel: (822) 738 2318 (822) 739 2065 (822) 723 0710 Consular: 734 7948
Fax: (822) 739 2064 (822) 738 2317

Embassy of Vietnam in Pyongyang, APRK
7 Munsu Street, Pyongyang, DPRK
Tel: (8502) 381 7353 Consular: 381 7111
Fax: (8502) 381 7632

Required documents:
- Original passport: Requires at least 01 month validity prior the date of exit from Vietnam or 06 months validity to meet airlines' requirements. In urgent cases, a loose-leaf-visa can be requested, then a copy of passport (photo and personal detail pages) may be submitted instead of the original passport.
- Application form: The application form can be downloaded here.
The form must be completed, signed and attached with 01 passport sized photo. In case of a loose-leaf-visa request, 01 additional photo must be stapled to the form.
- Visa fees: Must be in the form of money order, or cashier's check, or certified check payable to "THE EMBASSY OF VIETNAM". Applicants applying together may submit combined payment in one money order or certified check.
- Processing time: Five (5) business days are required to process visa applications with approval. 

2. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
From South Korea, the South Africa passport holders can definitely apply for Vietnam visa on arrival. It is the easiest, cheapest and the most budget way to get visa to Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival online, you just spend a few minutes to fill in the online application form, make a payment as guidance and wait for the confirmation from visa agency. The visa approval letter will be delivered within 2 working days via email. So easy!
Learn more about Vietnam visa on arrival at:
- Frequently Asked Question
- Vietnam visa blog
- Vietnam visa on arrival

South Africa, South Korea,