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Best way to apply Vietnam visa in Shantou, China

If you are living or working in Shantou (Guangdong Province, China), you have a plan to take a visit Vietnam from Shantou, a tourist/business visa must be prepared. This post will give everything you need to know about how to apply Vietnam visa in Shantou with requirements apply Visa on arrival or Visa at embassy, visa cost and best way a trip to Vietnam.

This guideline is for:

  • Chinese citizens;
  • Foreigner currently traveling or living in Shantou;

How to apply Vietnam visa in Shantou?

There are two main options for travellers to get Vietnam visa from Shantou, Guangdong Province, China:

Option 1: Apply Visa at Embassy/Consulate

Currently, NO Embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Shantou. So, you can contact the nearest Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou for more information.

Nearest
Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou
Address Suite P01, 4th /F, Garden Tower, Garden Hotel, 368 Hoanshi Dong Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510064, Guangdong, P.R of China.​
Phone +86-20-83305911 or 83305910​
Email [email protected]
Office hours Monday – Friday: 9.00 AM – 17.00 PM
Distance ~ 430km

To apply visa at Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou 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/Consulate; you should contact 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 Shantou 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 get from Shantou to Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 6 other airlines fly from Shantou to Da Nang every 4 hours. If you go by road, you can take a bus from Shantou to Ho Chi Minh City via Guangzhou Tianhe, Guangxi Nanning, Baicangling, Nanning station, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Ha Tinh, and Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong in around 2 days 5h.

The quickest ways to get to Da Nang – Vietnam from Shantou: Taxi to Shantou Waisha Airport, fly to Danang just 5h 10m. Find the trip option that best suits you.

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