February 24, 2022
2022 Update

Vietnam Reissues Visa For Chinese From March 2022 | Vietnam E-visa and Visa On Arrival For Chinese 2022

After more than 2 years of continuously implementing policies to tighten entry and restrict travel to prevent Covid-19, many countries around the world have begun to reopen the borders, including Vietnam. Vietnamese government has issued new regulations on reopening the tourism industry and welcoming international visitors back from March 2022.

Issuance of Vietnam visa for Chinese 2022

Along with increasing the frequency of flights to countries around the world, Vietnam has restored visa policy for most countries, including Chinese. Vietnam Immigration Department has officially allowed Chinese to apply visa to enter Vietnam from March 15, 2022, including visas at embassies and consulates, or e-visa, or visa on arrival.

Vietnamese government has approved to re-issue visas for Chinese, and Chinese can come to Vietnam normally after more than 2 years of being unable to come to Vietnam because of Covid-19.

Vietnam e-visa for Chinese 2022

The e-visa system has been reopened for Chinese in 2022. With e-visa, Chinese passport holders can enter Vietnam for up to 30 days for both tourism and business purposes.

Procedures for applying Vietnam e-visa for Chinese in 2022 will also return to the same time as before the pandemic. All processes will be done online through the electronic visa application system easily and quickly. Chinese only need to prepare a scanned copy of their passport and a clear photo of themselves to upload to the visa application system. The visa approval process will take about 2-3 working days, and the e-visa file will be sent to the applicant’s email in PDF format.

Vietnam e-visa allows Chinese citizens to enter Vietnam by air, land and sea. At the time of entry, the Immigration Department officer will check the e-visa and passport, compare it with the information on the system, and check the documents related to the Covid-19 vaccination, then allow you to enter.

Vietnam visa on arrival for Chinese 2022

Along with the e-visa policy, Visa on arrival for Chinese citizens is also reissued by Vietnamese government in 2022. Chinese need to apply for an approval letter before entering Vietnam by filling out the online visa application form. After about 2 working days, the approval letter will be sent to the applicant’s email.

For visa on arrival, Chinese passport holders are only allowed to enter Vietnam via air. And when entering the country, Chinese need to present the following documents:

  • Original passport
  • Visa approval letter
  • 2 pictures in 3x4cm
  • Vaccine certificate according to the regulations of Vietnamese government

With visa on arrival, Chinese citizens can get single or multiple entry, with valid period from 1 month to 3 months.

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