✈️ Official 2026 Update
Vietnam Visa & Entry Guide
A comprehensive, interactive dashboard for Mainland Chinese Citizens planning travel to Vietnam in 2026. Navigate the latest regulations, calculate costs, and prepare your application.
🤔 Quick Eligibility Check
Select your travel scenario below to understand your visa requirements. Most travelers require a visa, but specific exemptions exist for certain destinations and business travelers.Standard TravelPhu Quoc IslandABTC HoldersBorder Regions
❌ Visa Required
All Mainland Chinese passport holders (both G-series and E-series) traveling for tourism, business, or visiting relatives to mainland Vietnam must obtain a valid visa in advance. The 90-Day E-Visa is highly recommended.
✅ Visa-Free (Up to 30 Days)
Phu Quoc is the only region offering visa-free entry. Conditions apply:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Must hold a return ticket or ticket to a third country.
- Must fly directly to Phu Quoc (or transit directly without leaving transit area).
- Travel restricted strictly to Phu Quoc Island.
✅ Visa-Free (60-90 Days)
Business travelers holding an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) can enter Vietnam visa-free when accompanied by a valid passport. Enjoys multiple-entry status.
⚠️ Conditional Exemption (15 Days)
Residents of Guangxi and Yunnan provinces may be eligible for specific 15-day border gate exemptions. You must check with local border stations for daily updates and specific requirements.
🚨 Critical 2026 Entry Regulations
The immigration landscape in Vietnam is changing rapidly. Review these mandatory new policies to avoid being denied boarding or entry. This section outlines the newest digital requirements.
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Ho Chi Minh City Digital Declaration
EFFECTIVE: APRIL 15, 2026
If entering via Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), completion of a digital pre-arrival declaration is mandatory.
- Submit within 72 hours of arrival.
- Generates a QR Code required for airline boarding.
- Portal: prearrival.immigration.gov.vn
- Pro Tip: Always print a physical backup of the QR code.
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Immigration Law Amendment
EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2026
A new amendment to the Law on Entry, Exit, and Residence of Foreigners aims to digitize and speed up entry.
- Expect streamlined processing and faster E-Visa approvals.
- Expanded digital checkpoints at major airports.
- New specialized visa categories for high-tech experts and digital nomads.
📄 The 90-Day E-Visa
The mainstream and recommended choice for Chinese travelers in 2026. Provides flexibility for both single and multiple entries.
Key Requirements
- ✔️ Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date. E-Series passports fully supported.
- ✔️ Digital Scan: A clear, high-quality JPEG of your passport data page.
- ✔️ Portrait Photo: 4×6 cm, solid white background, no glasses, ears must be visible.
Note: Vietnam border agents strictly require a physical printed copy of the E-Visa. Digital copies on phones may be rejected at some land borders.
📊 Full-Service Application Fees
Analyze the cost variations based on processing speed. This interactive chart compares the estimated 2026 full-service agency fees (including government levies) for standard versus expedited processing.
📋 Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow this interactive roadmap to ensure a smooth application and entry process. Click on each step to reveal detailed instructions. 1 Apply Online +
Please click this link to apply: https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/. Ensure you have your passport scan and ID photo ready on your device. 2 Form Completion +
Carefully enter your personal details. Critical: Ensure your name matches your passport’s MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) code at the bottom of the data page exactly to prevent rejection. 3 Port Selection +
Select your entry port carefully. You must enter Vietnam via the specific port listed on your approved E-Visa. You cannot change this after the visa is issued. 4 Pre-Arrival Declaration (SGN Only) +
If your flight arrives at Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport), you must complete the online QR code declaration 1-3 days before your flight via prearrival.immigration.gov.vn. 5 Arrival +
Proceed to the “E-Visa” or standard “Immigration” counter. Present your physical passport, your printed physical copy of the E-Visa, and your SGN QR code (if applicable).
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Vietnam Visa & Entry Guide
A comprehensive, interactive dashboard for Mainland Chinese Citizens planning travel to Vietnam in 2026. Navigate the latest regulations, calculate costs, and prepare your application.
🤔 Quick Eligibility Check
Select your travel scenario below to understand your visa requirements. Most travelers require a visa, but specific exemptions exist for certain destinations and business travelers.
❌ Visa Required
All Mainland Chinese passport holders (both G-series and E-series) traveling for tourism, business, or visiting relatives to mainland Vietnam must obtain a valid visa in advance. The 90-Day E-Visa is highly recommended.
🚨 Critical 2026 Entry Regulations
The immigration landscape in Vietnam is changing rapidly. Review these mandatory new policies to avoid being denied boarding or entry. This section outlines the newest digital requirements.
Ho Chi Minh City Digital Declaration
If entering via Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), completion of a digital pre-arrival declaration is mandatory.
- Submit within 72 hours of arrival.
- Generates a QR Code required for airline boarding.
- Portal: prearrival.immigration.gov.vn
- Pro Tip: Always print a physical backup of the QR code.
Immigration Law Amendment
A new amendment to the Law on Entry, Exit, and Residence of Foreigners aims to digitize and speed up entry.
- Expect streamlined processing and faster E-Visa approvals.
- Expanded digital checkpoints at major airports.
- New specialized visa categories for high-tech experts and digital nomads.
📄 The 90-Day E-Visa
The mainstream and recommended choice for Chinese travelers in 2026. Provides flexibility for both single and multiple entries.
Key Requirements
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✔️
Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date. E-Series passports fully supported.
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Digital Scan: A clear, high-quality JPEG of your passport data page.
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✔️
Portrait Photo: 4×6 cm, solid white background, no glasses, ears must be visible.
📊 Full-Service Application Fees
Analyze the cost variations based on processing speed. This interactive chart compares the estimated 2026 full-service agency fees (including government levies) for standard versus expedited processing.
📋 Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow this interactive roadmap to ensure a smooth application and entry process. Click on each step to reveal detailed instructions.
