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China to Vietnam visa requirements

Q: Can I visit Phu Quoc without a visa?

Phu Quoc has special island-only exemption rules, but they require strict direct-arrival and stay conditions. Do not use that for a wider Vietnam itinerary.

Q: Can I extend a Vietnam eVisa inside Vietnam?

Do not rely on extension. Plan to leave before expiry or obtain the correct visa route in advance.

Q: Which site should I use?

Use the official Vietnam eVisa portal at evisa.gov.vn or the linked Vietnam Immigration Department application flow.

Yes, Chinese citizens generally need a Vietnam eVisa or visa. Mainland Chinese ordinary passport holders generally need a visa for Vietnam. The standard online path is Vietnam's official eVisa, available to all countries and territories, valid up to 90 days with single or multiple entry options.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19

Visa type

Vietnam eVisa

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

US$25 single / US$50 multiple

consular fee only

Processing time

3 working days

standard track

Validity

Up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Apply on the official portal

Use evisa.gov.vn or the Vietnam Immigration Department eVisa flow, not lookalike commercial sites.

· official· online

/02

Upload passport and portrait

Use a clear passport bio-page image and a straight-looking portrait that meets portal size limits.

· passport scan· photo

/03

Choose entry details

Select single or multiple entry and make sure the entry/exit ports match your actual itinerary.

· ports· dates

/04

Pay and track

Pay the non-refundable eVisa fee and use the registration code, email, and birth date to check the result.

· US$25/50· 3 working days

/05

Print or save approval

Carry the eVisa approval for airline check-in and Vietnamese immigration.

· PDF· arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

China -> Vietnam · Vietnam eVisa

0 / 10 complete

Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredChinese ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid for the trip with clear bio page

RequiredPassport bio-page image

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Clear upload matching portal requirements

ConditionalPortrait photo

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

Straight-looking, no glasses if the portal requires

RequiredEntry and exit ports

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Must be ports accepted for eVisa travel

RequiredAccommodation address

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

First stay address in Vietnam

RequiredPayment card

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

For non-refundable eVisa fee

RequiredPrinted or saved eVisa

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Needed for airline and immigration checks

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVietnam Immigration Department - Foreigner apply for e-visa (no visible page date)Vietnam Immigration Department - Vietnam evisa overview (notice dated 2024-11-11; no visible page date)Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Viet Nam's visa exemption list (published 2025-06-30)

Application link included: Vietnam Immigration Department - Foreigner apply for e-visa (no visible page date)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry eVisaUS$25Vietnam Immigration

Multiple-entry eVisaUS$50Vietnam Immigration

Commercial service markupAvoidUse official portal

Photo / scan prepOptionalIf needed

Total estimateUS$25 — US$50incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa

3 working days

Vietnam Immigration's application page lists 3 working days after payment.

Correction / resubmission

Additional days

Incorrect or unclear information can cause rejection or a new application.

Peak season buffer

5-7 working days

Apply early before holidays or high-volume travel periods.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Wrong passport or photo upload

Unclear images, glare, cropped pages, or mismatched photo can block approval.

High

/02

Port mismatch

Arriving through a different port than approved can cause boarding or entry issues.

High

/03

Date mistake

The eVisa validity window must cover your actual entry and exit.

Medium

/04

Using a lookalike site

Commercial sites can add fees and introduce data errors.

Medium

/05

Name order mismatch

Spelling and name order should match the passport exactly.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Print or save your eVisa approval and make sure you enter through a port listed on your eVisa.

/02

Customs

Declare restricted goods and large cash amounts when required. Keep your passport and eVisa together during the trip.

/03

Connectivity

Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs are easy to find at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and major tourist areas.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2023-08-15 · major

Vietnam expanded eVisa

Vietnam opened eVisas to all countries and territories and increased validity up to 90 days with multiple-entry options.

2026-06-19

China to Vietnam route verified

Rechecked Vietnam Immigration Department eVisa guidance, Vietnam MOFA's visa-exemption list, and Vietnam Tourism's Resolution 389 gate update. Ordinary mainland Chinese tourist travel remains visa-required, with the official eVisa route still up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, USD 25/50, and 3-working-day processing.

/09 — The questions