Vietnam visa for Chinese citizens 2025: Full requirements & process

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Applying for a Vietnam visa for Chinese citizens is now very simple through the Vietnam E-visa system or an Entry Approval Letter. Processing time is fast — typically from just 3 working days. In this guide, Tân Văn Lang will walk you through the detailed procedures and all related fees for entering Vietnam as a Chinese citizen.

Does Vietnam exempt Chinese citizens from visas?

Vietnam does not currently offer visa-free entry for holders of ordinary Chinese passports. According to Vietnam’s immigration regulations, Chinese citizens with regular passports must apply for a visa before entering Vietnam. Visas can be obtained at Vietnamese embassies or consulates in China.

However, there are certain cases in which Chinese citizens are eligible for visa exemption:

• Holders of diplomatic passports, official passports, or ordinary passports used for official duty, are exempt from visas for up to 30 days, in accordance with Vietnamese law.
• Family members (spouse, children, parents) of diplomatic officers and administrative-technical staff working at Chinese Diplomatic Missions or Consulates in Vietnam, when visiting these officials.
• Chinese airline crew members (including crew of third-country airlines operating flights between China and Vietnam) are exempt from visas for up to 30 days, for normal crew rotation or due to force-majeure reasons.

Chinese citizens traveling to Vietnam today may apply for entry under two main visa types: E-visa or Entry Approval Letter. If they already possess valid documents equivalent to a visa, such as a Temporary Residence Card or 5-year Visa Exemption Certificate, they do not need to apply for a visa.

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Ways to apply for a Vietnam visa for Chinese citizens

There are two common methods:

E-visa (Electronic Visa)

• This is the fastest and most convenient method.
• Chinese citizens can apply for an online E-visa through Vietnam’s official Immigration Portal.
• The entire process is completed online and requires specific documents and personal details.
• The E-visa is valid for up to 90 days, single-entry or multiple-entry.

Entry Approval Letter

• This is the traditional and official method for obtaining a Vietnam visa.
• A sponsoring company or individual in Vietnam submits a request to the Immigration Department.
• Once the approval letter is issued, Chinese citizens can obtain the visa at:
  • Vietnamese embassies/consulates abroad, or
  • International airports/land borders in Vietnam.

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Vietnam Visa Application Requirements for Chinese Citizens

Documents for Entry Approval Letter

Chinese applicants must prepare:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months (scan copy).
• NA2 form – Application for entry approval.

If sponsored by a company:

• Certified copies of the sponsoring company’s legal documents (Business Registration Certificate, Investment License, Tax Code Registration).
• NA16 form – Registration of company seal and authorized signature.
• Company’s USB digital signature token.
• Introduction or authorization letter.
• ID/Passport of the authorized representative.

If sponsored for family visit:

Case 1: A foreigner in Vietnam sponsors the Chinese applicant

• Corporate legal documents of the sponsoring company.
• Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)

Case 2: A Vietnamese citizen sponsors the Chinese applicant

• Proof of family relationship.
• Passport/ID card of the sponsor.
• NA3 form – Request for entry approval under family visit.
• Household registration book or CT07 form.

Documents for E-visa Application

• Passport valid for at least 6 months.
• A 4×6 cm portrait photo with white background.

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Vietnam Entry Procedures for Chinese Citizens

The steps depend on the visa method selected.

Applying for an Entry Approval Letter

Step 1: Log in to the online system

The sponsoring entity accesses the Immigration Portal or the National Public Service Portal, logs in using a registered digital account, and fills in the applicant’s information.

Step 2: Confirm information

The sponsoring company uses a valid digital signature to confirm the submitted request.

Step 3: Submit the application

After digital signing, the company pays the required processing fee. The system automatically transfers the application to the Immigration Department.

Step 4: Receive results

The company checks the result online.

If approved, the Chinese applicant can obtain the visa at:

• Vietnamese embassy/consulate abroad, or
• International airport/land border in Vietnam.

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Applying for an E-visa

Step 1: Access the official E-visa website: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/trang-chu-ttdt

Step 2:

• Upload documents & fill in details
• Upload passport bio-page and portrait photo. Provide all required information.

Step 3: Pay the visa fee

• Single-entry E-visa: USD 25
  
• Multiple-entry E-visa: USD 50
  Payment can be made through various online methods.

Step 4: Check application result

Use your registration code to check approval status. If granted, download and print the E-visa for entry/exit.

Notes:

• Information must be accurate; incorrect submissions may be rejected.
• Processing time: 3 working days.

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Vietnam Visa Fees for Chinese Citizens

When applying for an Entry Approval Letter, applicants do not pay a government fee at the submission stage. However, after receiving the approval letter, the following visa stamping fees apply at embassies/consulates or ports of entry: