South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Vietnam
South Africa Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
South Africa Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Vietnamese and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Tet holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 0 minutes |
| Tet holiday | Friday, February 20 | 18 hours, 29 minutes |
| Tet holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 1 day, 18 hours |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Vietnam?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Vietnam including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
2 - Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Vietnamese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into South Africa. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of South Africa in Vietnam for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Vietnam?
The South African representative offices in Vietnam will be closed in observance of the following Vietnamese and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Tet holiday (VN) Thu, Feb 19, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Vietnam
Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours behind Hanoi, Vietnam