Vietnam Visa Guide for Chinese Citizens | Generated by AI
As a Chinese passport holder, here’s how you can travel to Vietnam — what visa you need, how to apply, and what to watch out for:
👍 What you need
- Chinese citizens need a valid visa to enter Vietnam. (Vietnam Visa)
- Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your entry date. (My Vietnam Visa)
- Passport needs at least two blank pages. (Vietnam Visa)
🛂 Types of visas / options
You have a few ways to get a Vietnam visa:
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E-Visa (Electronic Visa)
- Can apply online. (My Vietnam Visa)
- Valid up to 90 days generally, can be single or multiple entry. (My Vietnam Visa)
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Visa on Arrival
- You can get this, but you’ll need a pre-approval letter from a Vietnamese authority or agency before you fly. (My Vietnam Visa)
- Usually for shorter stays (like 30 days) and for airports. (My Vietnam Visa)
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Vietnam Embassy / Consulate visa (Sticker visa)
- Apply in person or via mail at the nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate in China. (BKCLAW)
⚠️ Important details & issues
- If your Chinese passport is an electronic passport (e-passport) and has certain maps printed on it (relating to disputed areas in the South China / East Vietnam Sea), there have been issues: Vietnam may refuse to stamp the passport directly and instead issue a separate free paper visa at the port of entry. (Wikipedia)
- You need to enter/exit via designated border gates, as specified in the Vietnam e-visa system. (Evisa)
If you want, I can walk you through step-by-step how to apply (including which website, what documents, fees etc.) for your city in China. Do you prefer that?