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Vietnam visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnam requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-beijing.mofa.gov.vn
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
Vietnam’s e-Visa costs US$25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Vietnamese missions in China
- Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing
Số 32 đường Guanghua, quận Chaoyang, Bắc Kinh, Trung Quốc, Beijing
- Consulate General of Vietnam in Shanghai
3F, Huachen financial mansion. No 900, Pudong Ave, Shanghai.
- Consulate General of Vietnam in Nanning
Tầng 10, Trung tâm Thương hội Quốc tế Địa Vương, số 59, đường Kim Hồ, thành phố Nam Ninh, Quảng Tây, Trung Quốc, Nanning
Today · Closed - Consulate General of Vietnam in Kunming
507, HongTa Mansion. 1 No. 155 Beijing Road, Kunming
- Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou
Phòng P01, tầng 4, Tòa nhà Hoa Viên, Khách sạn Hoa Viên, số 368 đường Hoán Thị Đông, quận Việt Tú, TP. Quảng Châu, tỉnh Quảng Đông, Trung Quốc., Guangzhou
All missions of Vietnam in China
Vietnam has 5 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai, Nanning, Kunming and Guangzhou.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to China
VietnamChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Vietnam
Travel advice for Vietnam
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to Vietnam can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Vietnam
Chinese citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How Chinese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; Chinese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to China
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Vietnam?
Chinese citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Vietnamese embassy in China?
The Vietnamese embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai, Nanning, Kunming and Guangzhou.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for China?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Can Chinese citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.