Is a Chinese visa required?
Most Vietnamese citizens are required to apply for a visa to enter China. With the exception of some special exemptions (such as those holding official passports, or flying directly to Hong Kong/Macau from Vietnam), all regions – including Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau – require a visa. In 2025, the most common type of Chinese visa for individual visitors is the tourist visa (L), which allows a single entry and a stay of up to 15 days.
Detailed procedures for applying for a Chinese visa
To apply for a Chinese tourist visa, you need to prepare the following documents:
Personal documents : Citizen ID card (original + photocopy), passport valid for at least 6 months, household registration book (required if this is the first visa application).
Visa photo : 2 photos 4x6cm, white background, taken within 6 months.
Visa application form : Can be filled out in Chinese-Vietnamese or Chinese-English, signed as shown on passport.
Proof of employment : Not required, but if available (employment contract, appointment decision, business license...) will help increase the persuasiveness of the application.
Financial documents : Savings book with a minimum deposit of 3 months, balance of 50 million VND or more. Can add additional documents of property ownership such as real estate, cars.
Travel documents : Round-trip air ticket, hotel reservation confirmation, invitation letter (if there is a sponsor in China).
6 steps to apply for Chinese visa in 2025
If you want to get a Chinese visa, you need to follow these 6 steps:
Determine the type of visa you need to apply for (tourism, business, transit, etc.)
Prepare complete documents according to checklist
Fill out the form online at CVASC's official website (https://www.visaforchina.cn/)
Make an appointment and submit your application at the visa center (CVASC) in Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang
Pay fees in VND at CVASC
Receive results : After 3-7 working days (depending on visa type)
Normally, you will not need an interview. However, in some special cases, the consular officer may request an interview to verify information about your job, family, and plans to return to Vietnam.
Latest China visa application fees
The cost of applying for a self-sufficient Chinese tourist visa varies depending on the processing time and number of entries:
| Visa type | Processing time | Estimated cost (VND) |
| 3 months 1 time | 4 days | ~2,200,000 |
| 2 times every 3 months | 4 days | ~3,100,000 |
| 6 months multiple times | 4 days | ~4,000,000 |
| 12 months multiple times | 4 days | ~5,800,000 |
Note: The above price does not include service fees if using an intermediary company to support the application.
Increase the rate of getting a Chinese Visa when registering for Hanotours' services
With over 12 years of experience in the tourism industry and thousands of successfully approved visa applications, Hanotours is proud to be the leading unit in supporting Chinese tourist visa applications. When registering for China tour booking services and applying for tourist visas at Hanotours, customers benefit from streamlined procedures, simple documents and fast processing time. Thanks to a systematic document checking system, Hanotours can easily assess the possibility of visa approval, thereby providing accurate advice and minimizing risks.
In particular, with a network of offices covering Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Thanh Hoa, Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Hai Duong and international branches in Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Hanotours ensures timely support for customers wherever they are with a commitment to a high pass rate and a transparent, professional process.
Applying for a Chinese visa is not as difficult as you think – the key is to understand the process and prepare the correct documents. If you are planning to join attractive Chinese tours such as Lijiang tours , using professional agencies such as Hanotours will not only save you time but also ensure that your visa is issued on time and according to your needs.
Contact us to book a tour and get a visa to China today:
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Website: hanotour.com.vn
Address: Golden Palm Building, 21 Le Van Luong, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
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