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Vietnam Consulate in Xiamen - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Xiamen

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

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Hong Kong ( km)
Address 15/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
Phone +852 2591 4517 or +852 2591 4510
Distance 467.9km (290.7mi)
Travel Time
  • Fly to Hong Kong, subway total time 2h 22m
  • Fly to Macau, ferry total time 3h 58m
  • Fly to Shenzhen, bus total time 3h 15m
  • Train China Railways D-Class total time 4h 38m
  • Train total time 5h 6m
  • Drive total time 6h 34m
Current time in Xiamen Sunday May 05, 2024 02:29 AM

How to get from Xiamen to the embassy in Hong Kong

How to apply

Chinese nationals and foreign visitors living in Xiamen, China can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Hong Kong 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 Xiamen, 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 Xiamen time on 14 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 Xiamen, 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 Xiamen to Vietnam (Average flight time between Xiamen and Vietnam is about 2 hours, 11 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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