In such a case, usually people travel to another location where the Vietnamese consulate is present and then apply for Visa. But with the introduction of the Visa on Arrival online facility, the trouble of having to travel long distances and invest a lot of time has become obsolete. More and more people now prefer the Visa on Arrival or VoA system.
The VoA system is not a full Visa. You will have to get in touch with an agent in Vietnam to get hold of an approval letter for Visa. This letter has to be then presented at the Vietnam airport you will land at and then collect your Visa.
Visa Processing Fee
Along with the letter of approval, you will have to pay the Visa processing fees. The amount depends on your duration of stay and the kind of Visa you are applying for. For a period of 30 days or 90 days single entry Visa, you will have to pay an amount of US $45. For 30 day multi entry Visa, you will have to pay US $65, US $95 for a 30 day or more multi-visit Visa. Once the VoA is issued, it hold the same importance as that of a full stamp Visa.
With the online Visa application system in place, applying for Visa on Arrival has become very easy. Also, it saves a lot of time and effort and hence more and more people are now showing preference for the Visa on Arrival system than physically visiting an embassy or consulate and applying for Visa. You can find a reliable agent to help you with the Visa application process.
You will have to log on to your preferred agents website. You will be asked to enter your personal details such as name, nationality, date of birth, occupation, passport details, proposed date of arrival, flight details, purpose of visit etc. Another important thing to remember is that if you have children travelling with you, you will have to apply for Visa and pay the same fees as you would for an adult.
Agency charges may vary depending on the number of days you are planning to spend in Vietnam and the kind of Visa you are applying for. Once you have filled in all the details, you will redirected to a secure payment gateway. The approval letter is usually sent in a time of two to three days. This approval letter can be submitted at the Visa counter at the Vietnam airport you arrive in to collect your Visa.
Interestingly, not all Chinese passport holders cannot apply for Visa on Arrival. If you are a Chinese citizen and travelling from countries such as Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore etc., you can apply for Visa on Arrival. However, if you are travelling from China mainland, you will have to get your Visa before travelling.
Are you looking for location of Vietnam embassy in China ?
There are embassy and 3 consulate of Vietnam in China, please see below for details :
Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing, China
Address: No 32 Guanghua Road, Jiangou menwai, P.O.Box 00600, Beijing, China
Telephone : (86-10) 6532 1155 or 6532 1125 - Consular: 6532 7038
Fax : (86-10) 6532 5720
Email : suquanbk@yahoo.com
Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China
Address: second floor, Hotel Landmark B Bldg. North, Qiaoguang Road (Haizhu square), Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China.
Telephone : (86-20) 8330 5911 or 8330 5916 - Consular: 8330 5910
Fax : (86-20) 8330 5915
Email : tlsq.quangchau@mofa.gov.vn
Consulate General of Vietnam in Kun Ming, Yunnan provine, China
Address: second floor, Kai Wah International Hotel, 157 Beijing Road, Kun Ming, Yunnan provine, China 650011
Telephone : (0086-871) 352 2669 or 351 5889
Fax : (0086-871) 351 6667
Email : tlsqcm@yahoo.com
Consulate General of Vietnam in Nanning, Guangxi province, China
Address: first floor, Touzi Dasha, 109 Minzu Avenue, Nanning, Guangxi province, China.
Telephone : (86-77) 1551 0562
Fax : (86-77) 1553 4738
Email : tlsqvn@rediffmail.com
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Capital: Beijing
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