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Vietnam Consulate in Hangzhou - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Hangzhou

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Hangzhou, China. Travellers from Hangzhou can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Shanghai for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Shanghai ( km)
Address 3F, Huachen financial mansion. No 900, Pudong Ave, Shanghai, China
Phone +86-21-6855 5871 or +86-21-6855 5872
Distance 169.9km (105.6mi)
Travel Time
  • Train, line 10 subway total time 1h 26m
  • Drive total time 1h 51m
Current time in Hangzhou Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 20:16 PM

How to get from Hangzhou to the embassy in Shanghai

How to apply

Chinese nationals and foreign visitors living in Hangzhou, China can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Shanghai or applying online for an approval letter to pick up the visa on arrival.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Hangzhou, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Chinese passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 334 CNY)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 19:30 PM, local Hangzhou time on 10 May 2024.
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Hangzhou, the following documents are REQUIRED:

  • Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
  • Application form (Click here to download)
  • 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
  • Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for those who fly from Hangzhou to Vietnam (Average flight time between Hangzhou and Vietnam is about 2 hours, 56 minutes). The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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