What documents does a China citizen need for a Vietnam visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry - A digital passport-style photo (4x6cm, white background) uploaded during the online application - A scanned copy of the passport's bio-data page - A valid email address and bank card (Visa/Mastercard) to pay the e-visa fee online - Proof of return/onward flight (not always checked but recommended to carry) - Travel health insurance is recommended, not mandatory - No biometrics required for the e-visa; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at some international airports as a standard immigration procedure

What types of visas can China citizens get for Vietnam?

- E-visa, single entry: valid for up to 90 days, fee USD 25 - E-visa, multiple entry: valid for up to 90 days with unlimited re-entries, fee USD 50 - Visa on arrival is also technically available via pre-approval letter but the e-visa has replaced it for most Chinese travelers as the simpler route - Sticker visa at embassy/consulate remains an option for longer-term purposes (work, study) but is not needed for standard tourism

How do China citizens apply for a Vietnam visa?

- Go to the official portal evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (Vietnam Immigration Department) - Create an account, fill in personal and passport details, and upload the passport photo page and portrait photo - Select single or multiple entry and your planned entry/exit point - Pay the fee online (USD 25 single entry or USD 50 multiple entry) by international credit/debit card - Processing takes about 3 working days; some applications are approved within 24 hours via the 'urgent' queue for a higher fee - The approved e-visa is a PDF sent by email - print it and present it along with your passport at immigration

How much does a Vietnam visa cost for China citizens?

- E-visa fee: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry), paid online - No separate service agency fee required when applying directly on the official government portal - Total estimated cost: USD 25-50 - Standard processing time: 3 working days - Urgent/expedited processing (approx 4-8 business hours to 1 day) is available on the official site for an additional government fee of around USD 10-20

What should China citizens know before traveling to Vietnam?

- Apply at least 5-7 days before travel to leave margin for any required corrections - Common rejection reasons: blurry photo uploads, mismatched passport details, or selecting an entry point not open to e-visa holders - Apply only through the official government site - numerous third-party sites charge inflated 'service fees' for the same e-visa - Double-check the selected port of entry matches your actual arrival airport/border crossing, as e-visas are now valid for all ports but older advice warned otherwise - Extensions of up to 90 days can sometimes be arranged through a local visa service agency inside Vietnam if a longer stay is needed

Vietnam Visa for China Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Chinese citizens can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn; the e-visa costs USD 25 and now allows stays of up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, typically approved within 3 working days.

Guide last updated October 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
A digital passport-style photo (4x6cm, white background) uploaded during the online application
A scanned copy of the passport's bio-data page
A valid email address and bank card (Visa/Mastercard) to pay the e-visa fee online
Proof of return/onward flight (not always checked but recommended to carry)
Travel health insurance is recommended, not mandatory
No biometrics required for the e-visa; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at some international airports as a standard immigration procedure

Visa types

E-visa, single entry: valid for up to 90 days, fee USD 25
E-visa, multiple entry: valid for up to 90 days with unlimited re-entries, fee USD 50
Visa on arrival is also technically available via pre-approval letter but the e-visa has replaced it for most Chinese travelers as the simpler route
Sticker visa at embassy/consulate remains an option for longer-term purposes (work, study) but is not needed for standard tourism

How to apply online

Go to the official portal evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (Vietnam Immigration Department)
Create an account, fill in personal and passport details, and upload the passport photo page and portrait photo
Select single or multiple entry and your planned entry/exit point
Pay the fee online (USD 25 single entry or USD 50 multiple entry) by international credit/debit card
Processing takes about 3 working days; some applications are approved within 24 hours via the 'urgent' queue for a higher fee
The approved e-visa is a PDF sent by email - print it and present it along with your passport at immigration

Fees & processing time

E-visa fee: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry), paid online
No separate service agency fee required when applying directly on the official government portal
Total estimated cost: USD 25-50
Standard processing time: 3 working days
Urgent/expedited processing (approx 4-8 business hours to 1 day) is available on the official site for an additional government fee of around USD 10-20

Tips for China travelers

Apply at least 5-7 days before travel to leave margin for any required corrections
Common rejection reasons: blurry photo uploads, mismatched passport details, or selecting an entry point not open to e-visa holders
Apply only through the official government site - numerous third-party sites charge inflated 'service fees' for the same e-visa
Double-check the selected port of entry matches your actual arrival airport/border crossing, as e-visas are now valid for all ports but older advice warned otherwise
Extensions of up to 90 days can sometimes be arranged through a local visa service agency inside Vietnam if a longer stay is needed

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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