Vietnam Visa for China Citizens

All about Vietnam visa for Chinese citizens (those with a valid China passport holder)

Do Chinese citizens need a visa to Vietnam?

Yes. All Chinese citizens are REQUIRED to have a valid visa for any trip to Vietnam, regardless of its purpose and its length of stay.

To visit Vietnam, in addition to the Vietnam visa requirements, travelers with China passports should meet the entry requirements:

• China passport should be valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
• China passport has at least 2 blank pages.

Is there e-visa/visa on arrival for Chinese visiting Vietnam?

As a Chinese citizen, please keep in mind that:

• Vietnam evisa is only available if your China passport is not an electronic one whose number starts with E.
• Vietnam visa on arrival is available for Chinese citizens with an e-passport

How to Get Vietnam Visa for Chinese citizens

How to get a Vietnam visa for China passport holders depends on the type of visa they get, i.e. tourist visa or business visa. You can find the detailed instructions below.

1. How to get a Vietnam tourist visa for Chinese

Regarding a tourist visa for Vietnam,

• the Chinese citizens whose China passport is not electronic one can apply for a Vietnam e-visa,
• the Chinese citizens holding a China e-passport will need to have a tour company sponsor their visa.

Here is the guide to get a tourist visa for Chinese citizens with E-passport:

Getting a Vietnam tourist visa for Chinese citizens whose passport number starts with “E” has been made much easier today. You now can get a Visa on arrival with our assistance, of which:

• we will assist you to get the visa approval letter for Vietnam.
• you will get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport.

🎯The process is very easy as follows:

►What is required for the service?

You only need to provide us with scan of your passport page. Nothing more.

►How long is the visa good for?

The tourist visa on arrival for tourist will be valid for up to 15 days from the expected date of arrival in Vietnam.

►How much do you need to pay?

Here is our service fee for Vietnam tourist visa on arrival assistance service

Note: This fee covers the visa approval letter assistance only, and does not include the stamping fee to be paid at the Vietnam embassy/airport for visa stamping.

👉Are you ready for a leisure trip Vietnam?

2. How to get a Vietnam business visa for Chinese citizens

In order to apply for a business visa, you – as a Chinese citizen (passport holder), are REQUIRED to have a sponsor company in Vietnam (the company you will work for after entering Vietnam).

There are 02 steps that you and your employer in Vietnam need to follow to get a business visa to Vietnam as follows:

• Step 1: Get a visa approval letter
  • In this step, your sponsor company will need to prepare the following documents:
    • Form NA2 which must be completed online here.
    • Form NA16
    • Certified business registration
  • And then, your sponsor company will submit these documents to the Vietnam Immigration Department which will process the application within 5 – 7 working days of receipt of full valid documents.
  • If the application is approved, your sponsor company will receive a business visa approval letter which allows you to get a business visa for Vietnam.

• Step 2: Get business visa stamp
  • In this step, you will get a business visa stamped on your passport at the Vietnam embassy/consulate in your country before your departure for Vietnam.

In case you and your company need help with a business visa approval letter to Vietnam, we are always here to support you. You will be assisted in every step from the start of your application until you successfully get the visa and land in Vietnam.

What if my wife is Vietnamese?

In case you have a legal marriage certificate, you are eligible for a Vietnam 5-year visa exemption certificate.