Urgent Vietnam eVisa for Chinese Citizens
By VietnamVisaEasy Visa Team · 2025-08-05 · Updated 2026-11-08
An urgent Vietnam eVisa for Chinese citizens is the normal Vietnam e-visa, handled on a faster track. Because Vietnam is only 1 hour behind China, the offices that issue e-visas are open at almost the same time as your own working day. This guide explains the speeds, the cutoffs in China time, how to use the e-visa at a land border, and the details that most often delay Chinese applications.
Do Chinese citizens need an urgent Vietnam eVisa?
Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa for every trip. China is not on Vietnam's exemption list for ordinary passports. The e-visa is valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, and arrives as a PDF.
The exception is a trip that lands directly on Phu Quoc from abroad and stays only on the island. Our Phu Quoc visa-free guide explains the conditions. Passports of Hong Kong and Macao follow separate rules, so check before you apply.
How fast can an urgent Vietnam eVisa for Chinese citizens be issued?
30–60 minutes on a Vietnamese working day. Immigration works Monday to Friday, 08:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:30 Vietnam time.
| Speed | Result |
|---|---|
| 3 or 2 working days | 18:00 Vietnam time on the last working day |
| 1 working day | 18:00 the same day if sent before 11:00 Vietnam time |
| 5 working hours | 12:00 or 18:00 Vietnam time |
| 2.5 or 1.5 hours | A few working hours after submission |
| 30–60 minutes | Within the same working session |
| Weekend and holiday | About 18:00 if sent before 15:00 Vietnam time |
Prices for each speed are in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
What are the cutoffs in China time?
Add 1 hour to Vietnam time. China Standard Time is UTC+8 and does not use daylight saving.
| Vietnam time | Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen |
|---|---|
| 08:00, offices open | 09:00 |
| 11:00, 1-day cutoff | 12:00 |
| 15:00, 5-hour and weekend cutoff | 16:00 |
| 17:00, 1.5-hour cutoff | 18:00 |
| 18:00, 30–60 minute cutoff | 19:00 |
| 18:30, offices close | 19:30 |
A file sent before 12:00 Beijing time on a working day can be ready the same evening on the 1-day speed.
Can you use the e-visa at a land border from China?
Yes, at the gates on the official e-visa list. Vietnam's e-visa list includes 27 land border gates, among them several on the China border:
- Huu Nghi (Friendship Pass), Lang Son province, on the route from Nanning.
- Lao Cai, across from Hekou in Yunnan, on the route to Sa Pa.
- Mong Cai, across from Dongxing in Guangxi, near Ha Long Bay.
Choose the exact gate you will cross as the entry port. A different gate on arrival can cause problems. Our ports of entry guide lists every gate.
Which details delay Chinese applications?
Name format and route details.
- Name in pinyin. Copy the Latin letters exactly as in the passport's machine-readable lines. Do not enter Chinese characters.
- Surname order. Enter the surname in the surname field and the given name in the given-name field, as printed.
- Entry port. If you fly via Hong Kong or Bangkok, the entry port is still the Vietnamese airport where you land.
- Photo. White background, no glasses, saved as JPG and under 2 MB.
- Arrival date. Use the date you arrive in Vietnam.
What should you prepare before applying?
Five items, ready before the cutoff.
- A Chinese passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, with a blank page.
- A sharp photo of the passport data page, with both machine-readable lines visible.
- A recent portrait photo on a white background, without glasses, saved as JPG.
- Your arrival date and the exact airport or land border gate where you will enter.
- Your first address in Vietnam, such as a hotel in Hanoi, Ha Long or Ho Chi Minh City.
Ask for 90 days rather than 30 if your plans may change; the government fee is the same. Choose multiple entry if you will cross back into China and return to Vietnam on the same trip.
What if you already applied?
Do not apply again. A second application for the same passport means a second government fee and two records. Ask for a speed-up of the existing file instead. Check its status on the official e-visa portal; if it asks for an update, fix that item first.
Our guide on how to speed up an existing Vietnam e-visa explains the process.
What if it is a weekend or Chinese holiday?
Vietnamese holidays matter, not Chinese ones. Vietnamese offices work normally during most Chinese holidays, such as the National Day week, except when a Vietnamese holiday falls on the same dates. Tet, the Lunar New Year, is a holiday in both countries, and Vietnamese offices close for several days. On Vietnamese weekends and holidays, the weekend service runs with a 15:00 Vietnam time cutoff.
Can you get help in Chinese?
Yes, our team can be reached on WeChat as well as WhatsApp. Send your passport page, travel date and entry point, and the team will confirm which speed still fits your trip before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, for ordinary passports. The e-visa is the usual choice for tourism and short business trips, unless you stay only on Phu Quoc.
Can I use the e-visa at a land border from China?
Yes, at gates on the official e-visa list, including Huu Nghi, Lao Cai and Mong Cai.
How do I enter a Chinese name on the e-visa?
Use the Latin letters (pinyin) exactly as printed in the machine-readable lines of your passport.
What is the latest time in Beijing for a same-day e-visa?
The fastest speed accepts files until 18:00 Vietnam time, which is 19:00 Beijing time, on Vietnamese working days.
Need your visa today?
Urgent options from 30–60 minutes, also on weekends & holidays.
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