Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of China need a visa for Vietnam?
ChinaVietnameVisa requiredNationals of China need a visa for Vietnam, which can be applied for online (Vietnam e-Visa).
- Authorisation
- Vietnam e-VisaOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Fee
- USD 25 single entry; USD 50 multiple entry
- Typical stay
- E-visa up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
Diaspora: about 83,887 people born in China live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Electronic visa (e-Visa) for tourism and short visits, up to 90 daysVietnam's e-Visa is issued online by the Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) through the official portal evisa.gov.vn. It is valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, and is open to passport holders of all countries unless they fall under certain legal exclusions. Citizens of countries that Vietnam exempts from visas can enter without one for a set period (45 days under the unilateral exemption). A regular visa can also be obtained from a Vietnamese embassy.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.