VIETNAM VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Do Chinese nationals need a visa to Vietnam?

Chinese nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Chinese citizens need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.

2. Two options for Chinese nationals to apply for a Vietnam visa

2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam Visa on Arrival

Chinese passport holders can apply Vietnam Visa on Arrival online from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed out of the approval letter.

The approval letter will be sent via email within 1 or 2 working days (normal case), 4 working hours (urgent case) or even 30 minutes (emergency case) depending on which option the applicant chooses when submitting online application form.

The aim of Visa on Arrival is to make the trip to Vietnam simpler and more economical. It is applicable only to those traveling by air to Vietnam. Vietnam Visa on Arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in China.

By using this mode of getting Vietnam Visa on Arrival, the Chinese does not need to wait too long for processing to get a pre-approval letter approved by Vietnam Immigration Department, which acts as an official permission of getting the visa upon arrival.

In order to get a Vietnam visa, Chinese should pay two types of fee: the service fee and the stamping fee.
Service fee: The service fee is for visa approval letter processing.
Stamping fee: The stamping fee is paid in cash to the Vietnam Immigration Officer at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. Credit cards are not accepted. If applicants have booked full package, this fee would not need paying anymore.

2.2. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate

For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, they can go to the nearest Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate.

The address of Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in Chinese for your information:

Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing, China
Address: No 32 Guanghua Rd., Jiangou menwai, P.O.Box 00600, Beijing, CHINA
Phone: (86-10) 6532 11
Fax: (86-10) 6532 57
Email: suquanbk@yahoo.com
Consular telephone: (86-10) 6532 7038

Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou, China
Address: 2nd floor, Hotel Landmark B Building North, Qiaoguang Rd. (Haizhu square), Guangzhou, CHINA.
Phone: (86-20) 8330 59
Fax: (86-20) 8330 59
Email: tlsq.quangchau@mofa.gov.vn

Consulate General of Vietnam in Kun Ming, China
Address: No. 507, Hong Ta Mansion 1 No. 155 Beijing Road, Kunming, China
Phone: (0086-871)- 351
Fax: (0086-871) 351
Email: tlsqcm@yahoo.com

Consulate General of Vietnam in Nanning, China
Address: 1st floor, Touzi Dasha, 109 Minzu Avenue, Nanning, CHINA.
Phone: (86-77) 1551 05
Fax: (86-77) 1553 47
Email: tlsqvn@rediffmail.com

Consulate General of Vietnam in HongKong, China
Address: 15/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, HONG KONG, CHINA
Phone: (852) 2591 4517
Fax: (852) 2591 4524
Email: vnconsul@netvigator.com / tlsqhk@mofa.gov.vn

Useful notes:
- Before applying for a Vietnam visa, Chinese citizens should make sure that their passport has at least 6-month validity and left pages from travel date.
- Visa on Arrival is only applicable for those traveling by air to Vietnam.