Vietnam Visa for Chinese citizens
Visa Information for travelers visiting Vietnam from China.
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Do Chinese passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. As of December 2025, Chinese citizens must have a visa to enter Vietnam. If arriving through one of the 33 ports of entry, Chinese residents may obtain an e-visa online.
Visa requirement summary:
| Is a visa required for Chinese citizens? | Yes, Chinese citizens need to apply for a Vietnam visa |
| Vietnamese e-visa cost: | Total e visa fee is (55 USD ~ 391 CNY) |
| Processing time: | 5-7 working days (Earliest would be 19:30 - Thursday - 08 January, 2026 at Beijing local time) |
| Expedited e-visa processing time: | 4-8 working hours (Earliest would be 15:00 - Monday - 29 December, 2025 at Beijing local time) |
| Easiest way to apply: | Online application |
How to apply
Chinese residents are eligible for the e-visa program, here below is the step-by-step guide.
Eligible ports of entry
Travelers from China can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:
| Ports of entry/exit | Distance and travel time (from China) |
|---|---|
| Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi | 2308.5 km / 1434.4 miles (3 hours, 50 minutes) |
| Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong | 2313.0 km / 1437.2 miles (3 hours, 51 minutes) |
| Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang | 3181.7 km / 1977.0 miles (5 hours, 18 minutes) |
| Can Tho International Airport (VCA) | 3481.2 km / 2163.1 miles (5 hours, 48 minutes) |
| Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | 2768.1 km / 1720.0 miles (4 hours, 36 minutes) |
| Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) | 2746.7 km / 1706.7 miles (4 hours, 34 minutes) |
| Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) | 3527.5 km / 2191.9 miles (5 hours, 52 minutes) |
| Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City | 3374.6 km / 2096.9 miles (5 hours, 37 minutes) |
| Bo Y Landport | 2931.8 km / 1821.8 miles (4 hours, 53 minutes) |
| Cha Lo Landport | 2675.4 km / 1662.4 miles (4 hours, 27 minutes) |
| Cau Treo Landport | 2625.0 km / 1631.1 miles (4 hours, 22 minutes) |
| Huu Nghi Landport | 2194.4 km / 1363.5 miles (3 hours, 39 minutes) |
| Ha Tien Landport | 3484.3 km / 2165.1 miles (5 hours, 48 minutes) |
| Lao Bao Landport | 2757.4 km / 1713.4 miles (4 hours, 35 minutes) |
| Lao Cai Landport | 2262.5 km / 1405.9 miles (3 hours, 46 minutes) |
| La Lay Landport | 2777.7 km / 1726.0 miles (4 hours, 37 minutes) |
| Moc Bai Landport | 3360.8 km / 2088.3 miles (5 hours, 36 minutes) |
| Mong Cai Landport | 2193.7 km / 1363.1 miles (3 hours, 39 minutes) |
| Nam Can Landport | 2559.2 km / 1590.2 miles (4 hours, 15 minutes) |
| Na Meo Landport | 2452.3 km / 1523.8 miles (4 hours, 5 minutes) |
| Song Tien Landport | 3408.8 km / 2118.2 miles (5 hours, 40 minutes) |
| Tinh Bien Landport | 3449.7 km / 2143.5 miles (5 hours, 44 minutes) |
| Tay Trang Landport | 2439.3 km / 1515.7 miles (4 hours, 3 minutes) |
| Xa Mat Landport | 3303.4 km / 2052.7 miles (5 hours, 30 minutes) |
| Chan May Seaport | 2744.4 km / 1705.3 miles (4 hours, 34 minutes) |
| Da Nang Seaport | 2765.7 km / 1718.5 miles (4 hours, 36 minutes) |
| Duong Dong Seaport | 3523.0 km / 2189.1 miles (5 hours, 52 minutes) |
| Hon Gai Seaport | 2286.3 km / 1420.7 miles (3 hours, 48 minutes) |
| Hai Phong Seaport | 2309.8 km / 1435.2 miles (3 hours, 50 minutes) |
| Nha Trang Seaport | 3160.5 km / 1963.8 miles (5 hours, 16 minutes) |
| Quy Nhon Seaport | 2988.7 km / 1857.1 miles (4 hours, 58 minutes) |
| Ho Chi Minh City Seaport | 3376.2 km / 2097.9 miles (5 hours, 37 minutes) |
| Vung Tau Seaport | 3403.9 km / 2115.1 miles (5 hours, 40 minutes) |
Travel information and facts
| China | Vietnam | Differences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local time | 19:37 (26 December, 2025) | 18:37 (26 December, 2025) | China is 1.0 hour ahead Vietnam. |
| Population | 1,445,090,929 | 98,248,628 | 1,346,842,301 more than Vietnam. |
| Current weather | broken clouds -2°C (Beijing) | scattered clouds 19°C (Hanoi) | 21°C lower than Vietnam |
| Distance | Beijing |
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Average distance is 2883 km or 1791 miles. |
| Today’s holiday |
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The next public holiday in Vietnam is Dec. 31, 2025 which will start in 4 days, 5 hours (Beijing local time) |
Frequently asked questions, answered
Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in China?
Yes. The embassy of Vietnam in China is located at 32 Guanghua Rd, JianWai DaJie, Chaoyang Qu, Beijing Shi, China.
How much is a Vietnamese e-visa fee for Chinese citizens?
An e-visa for Vietnam will cost (55 USD ~ 391 CNY) for a normal 5-7 working day processing.
How soon can I get a visa for Vietnam from China?
For the quickest processing time, an e-visa can be obtained as early as 15:00 PM on 29 December 2025 (Beijing local time).
How many ways are there to obtain a visa for Vietnam?
If you are currently residing in China, you can:
- Apply for an e-visa.
- Call the embassy in China for visa information: +86 10 6532 1155.