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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hung Kings Festival | Sunday, April 26 | 3 days, 6 hours |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 4 days, 6 hours |
| Liberation Day/Reunification Day | Thursday, April 30 | 1 week |
| International Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 4 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:
- Hung Kings Festival (VN) Sun, Apr 26, 2026 (3 days, 6 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Vietnam
Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours behind Hanoi, Vietnam