How to get a Vietnam visa from China?
From China, visitors may apply for Vietnam visa on arrival in just a few hours by submitting visa application online via www.e-vietnamvisa.com or get a visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shanghai or Nanning, China in 3 - 5 working days.
Each type of visa application is offering some advantages and disadvantages. Visa on arrival is especially beneficial for those who are living far away from the Vietnamese Embassy; or those who do not want to send off their passport by post; or somebody who are tired of traveling a long distance from time to time and then wait for hours to submit a pile of documents. The other advantages of visa on arrival include faster processing, cost-saving and more efficient payment methods. However, Vietnam visa on arrival is available for air entry only.
| Description | Visa on arrival | Local embassy issued visa |
Issued by |
Vietnam Immigration Department | Vietnam Embassy in China |
| Processing time | 2 working days (or 2 hours urgent) | 3 - 5 working days |
| Processing fee | From US$9 (excluding stamp fee) | US$67 - US$95 |
Additional fees |
None | Postal cost, driving, parking fees |
| Passport required | Not required | Required |
Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival via www.e-vietnamvisa.com
In order to apply for a visa on arrival, you are requested to complete 3 simple steps as follow:
- Firstly, fill in an online application form and make a payment for processing service fee
- Secondly, get a visa approval letter delivered via email within 2 hours (emergency service) or 2 working days (normal service)
- Thirdly, present the original passport, copy of approval letter (in hard copy), 2 photos (at passport sized) and pay the stamping fee to get visa attached on the passport at arrival airport
For Chinese citizens who fly into Vietnam from the 3rd countries like Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Singapore... then Vietnam visa on arrival is accepted; /* this regulation has been revoked */
From 2015, the Chinese customers can apply for visa on arrival before flying into Vietnam from China mainland and pickup visa at one of 5 international airports in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Nha Trang, Hai Phong and Phu Quoc.
Apply for a Vietnam Embassy visa in China
Luckily, there is Vietnam Embassy in China (located in Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shanghai or Nanning) who can issue a visa directly. You feel free to visit the Vietnam embassy office in Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shanghai or Nanning, China in person to apply for a visa before taking your trip at least 5 - 7 days. What you need to submit, including:
- Application form (which can be downloaded from the Vietnam Embassy's website or get it directly at the Vietnamese Embassy office)
- Two photos (usually 4 cmx6 cm or 3 cmx4 cm)
- Your original valid passport (6 months validity with 1 blank page at least)
- Visa fee
If you have any further queries, comments or feedback, please kindly call us by +84-912-685-141 or send an email to vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com. We are happy to assist you at our best.
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