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Embassy of South Africa in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Embassy of South Africa in Hanoi, Vietnam, located at 31 Hai Ba Trung Street, 3rd Floor, Central Building. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Africa, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    31 Hai Ba Trung Street, 3rd Floor, Central Building
    Hanoi
    Vietnam

  • Telephone

    +84 24 3936 2000, after hours: + 84 904 002 972

  • Fax

    +84 24 3936 1991

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🕒 Closing soon – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Hanoi: 4:57 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 31 Hai Ba Trung Street, 3rd Floor, Central Building, the embassy is near key landmarks like Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Africa in Hanoi, Vietnam

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • National Day: September 2 Flag of Vietnam
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Africa in Hanoi, Vietnam:

  • Process passport applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Vietnamese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter South Africa.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.

  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Study visas
  • Exchange visa
  • Relative’s visa
  • Medical treatment visa
  • Corporate visa

Head of Mission

Vuyiswa Tulelo, Ambassador

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Consular Assistance

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Notarial Services

South African embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization and certification of documents, witnessing signatures, and providing authenticated copies.

Visa Services

South African embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit South Africa for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Vietnam

Besides Embassy of South Africa in Hanoi, Vietnam, South Africa also has 1 representation in the following city of Vietnam:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Africa in Vietnam

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of South Africa in neighboring countries or regions of Vietnam.

See also

Vietnam in South Africa

Vietnam has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Hoan Kiem Lake (0.49 km away)

    Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • St. Joseph’s Cathedral (0.55 km away)

    40 Nha Chung Street, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Hanoi Opera House (0.63 km away)

    1 Trang Tien Street, Phan Chu Trinh Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (1.68 km away)

    19C Hoang Dieu Street, Dien Bien Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Temple of Literature (1.70 km away)

    58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Van Mieu Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Long Bien Bridge (2.35 km away)

    Long Bien District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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