Best way to apply Vietnam visa in Tianjin, China

If you are living or working in Tianjin – China, you have a plan to take a visit Vietnam from Tianjin, a visa to Vietnam must be prepared. This post will give you more information to have a Vietnam visa in Tianjin.

How to apply Vietnam visa in Tianjin?

There are two main options for travellers to get Vietnam visa from Tianjin, China:

Option 1: Apply Visa at Embassy

There is NO Embassy of Vietnam in Tianjin, China. So, you from Tianjin can contact the nearest Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing for more information.

To apply Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy in Beijing; some following documents you should prepare (Mandatory):

• The ordinary passport with 06 month validity (the travel document and emergency passport might be not approved);
• Application form (Download here);
• 02 passport photo with 4×6 cm size;
• Visa fee;
• Introduction letter from the trading company based in Vietnam (if you wish to apply business visa);
• An envelope with address (to get your passport back via Post);

Note: Documents might be changed due to the policy of Embassy; you should contact Embassy before submission.

Option 2: Apply Visa on arrival (Recommended)

Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) is also known as landing visa. It is available for those who are living in Beijing and take the flight to Vietnam. The applicants are not necessary to submit any documents at Vietnam Embassy or Consulate. You just need to choose the type of visa you wish and follow these simple online steps:

1. Complete the online visa application form and payment.
2. Receive the pre-approval letter via email within 2 working days or other urgent services based on your demand.
3. Prepare required documents to pick up visa stamp upon arrival at Vietnam international airport.

Note:
+(*) Required documents: The print out of pre-approval letter, passport, 01 copy of entry and exit form,02 passport photos and stamp fee;
+Visa on arrival is just applied for air-travellers.
+Visa on arrival fee: the service fee for pre-approval letter paid online and stamp fee paid in cash upon arrival at Vietnam international airport

How to visit Vietnam from Tianjin?

What companies run services between Tianjin, China and Vietnam?

China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly from Tianjin to Hanoi twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tianjin to Ho Chi Minh City via Guangzhou South, Nanning, Gia Lam, Ha Noi, and Ho Chi Minh City in around 2 days 4h.

The ways to visit Vietnam from Tianjin by plane, train, bus or car:

By air

• Fly Tianjin Binhai to Danang (Duration ~ 6h 5m)
• Fly Tianjin Binhai to Noi Bai International (Duration ~ 6h 25m)
• Fly Tianjin Binhai to Haiphong (Duration ~ 6h 35m)
• Train to Beijing Capital, fly to Noi Bai International (Duration ~ 8h 40m):
  -> Train from Tianjin to Beijing South.
  -> Subway from Beijing South station to Xuanwumen Station ->Dongzhimen Station.
  -> Subway from Dongzhimen to Beijing Capital Airport T2.
  -> Fly from Beijing Capital to Noi Bai International.
• Train to Beijing Capital, fly to Tan Son Nhat (Duration ~ 8h 50m):
  -> Train from Tianjin to Beijing South.
  -> Subway from Beijing South station to Xuanwumen Station ->Dongzhimen Station.
  -> Subway from Dongzhimen to Beijing Capital Airport T2.
  -> Fly from Beijing Capital to Tan Son Nhat, Ho Chi Minh City.

By land

Travellers who applied visa at Vietnam Embassy can come to Vietnam by train or bus via land border. You should take the train or bus to Nanning.

• Train (Duration ~ 3 days 3h):
  -> Train from Tianjin West Station to Beijing South.
  -> Subway from Beijing South station to Caishikou ->Beijing West station.
  -> Train from Nanning to Gia Lam -> Hanoi Station.
  -> Train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Train via Guangzhou South (Duration ~ 2 days 12h, includes 3h 55m transfer):
  -> Train from Tianjin West Station to Guangzhou South.
  -> Train from Guangzhou South to Nanning.
  -> Train from Nanning to Gia Lam -> Hanoi Station.
  -> Train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City.

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