If you want to immigrate to Vietnam from South Africa, you are part of the 20% of your co-nationals looking for other prospects. Why should you choose Vietnam? There are plenty of reasons to do so and among them is the possibility of having a business of your own.
If you decide to move to Vietnam from South Africa, you can rely on our law firm in Vietnam.
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Entry visa requirements when you relocate to Vietnam from South Africa
South Africans need to apply for a visa with one or multiple entries when seeking short-term relocation to Vietnam. They can apply for it online (in the form of an e-visa) or with the Vietnamese Embassy in Pretoria, for a stamp visa. However, the first one is faster to obtain. Following that, you can travel to Vietnam for:
- tourism;
- business;
- visiting friends or family;
- attending various events.
Please note that this type of visa is available for stays that do not exceed 30 days and can only be extended one time. So, if you are interested in immigration to Vietnam in the long term, you will need to apply for a residence permit.
Long-term relocation options for South African citizens
One of the reasons to choose to immigrate to Vietnam from South Africa for a longer period of time is the fact that you can apply for a residence permit for specific reasons. For example:
- if you are a skilled professional, you can apply for a work permit for Vietnam;
- if you are an entrepreneur, you can apply for an investor visa that comes with a long-term residence permit for Vietnam;
- you can even retire to Vietnam if you are at least 55 years old and you can submit proof of financial liquidity;
- if you have family members who are Vietnamese citizens, you can choose to apply for a family reunion visa.
So, once you choose the right option for you, we invite you to discover the procedure you need to follow by discussing it with our immigration lawyers in Vietnam.
How to move to Vietnam from South Africa based on employment
If you are interested in relocating to Vietnam as an employee, you will need to apply for a work visa and permit. For this purpose, you must meet the following requirements:
- you are a healthy individual;
- you have a clear criminal record;
- you are a skilled person with at least 3 years of experience in the field you will work.
Please note that all these requirements must be documented. Our Vietnamese law firm can intermediate the procedure of applying for a work permit. The main benefit of immigrating to Vietnam from South Africa as an employee is that you will also be granted a residence card.
Entrepreneurship, a great way to move to Vietnam
The investor visa is one of the best options to choose if you want to relocate to Vietnam from South Africa. You can choose between no less than 4 types of permits that enable you to obtain a residence permit with validities ranging from 1 to 5 years, depending on the amount invested.
You should consider this visa if you have at least VND 3 billion or approximately USD 130,000 to invest in a business. If you decide on this option, you can rely on our Vietnamese lawyers for support with the incorporation of your company. At the same time, our accountants in Vietnam will help you with the financial matters associated with doing business in this country.
Economic relations between Vietnam and South Africa
If you are interested in moving to Vietnam from South Africa, here is also a few information on their economic relationship:
- the two countries have diplomatic relations for more than 30 years;
- in 2022, 36.6% of the products exported by Vietnam to South Africa were manufactured items (mainly telephone equipment);
- bilateral trade between the two countries was approximately USD 722,000 in 2022.
Please contact us if you need assistance in immigrating to Vietnam from South Africa.