Best way to apply Vietnam visa in Suzhou, China

If you are living or working in Suzhou (Jiangsu, China), you have a plan to take a visit Vietnam from Suzhou, a tourist/business visa must be prepared. This post will give everything you need to know about how to apply Vietnam visa in Suzhou with requirements apply Visa online 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 Suzhou;

How to apply Vietnam visa in Suzhou?

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

Option 1: Apply Visa at Embassy/Consulate

Currently, NO Embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Suzhou. So, you need contact the nearest Vietnamese Consulate in Shanghai for more information.

To apply visa at Vietnamese Consulate in Shanghai some following documents you should prepare:

• 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 e-Visa Online (Recommended)

The Vietnam e-Visa is a type of visa provided by the Vietnam Immigration Department for foreigners looking to enter the country. Holders of this e-Visa can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 consecutive days from their date of entry. It can be issued for both single and multiple entries and is accessible to all countries and territories. Applicants do not need to present any documents at a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate. Simply select the visa type you want and follow the straightforward online process:

1. Complete the online visa application form and payment.
2. Receive the e-Visa letter via email within 4-6 working days or other urgent services based on your demand.
3. Print the enclosed e-visa and prepare both round-trip tickets. Show the e-visa at the entry gate (passport control) to enter Vietnam. With the e-visa, you can go directly to the entry gate (passport control), without a long queue at the visa counter (except for Chinese E-passport)

Note: (*) If you use a Chinese E-Passport, also prepare an additional 3×4 portrait photo when entering Vietnam to get a visa-on-arrival letter at the visa counter without extra fee on photography services.

How to get from Suzhou to Vietnam?

Air Macau, Shenzhen Airlines and ten other airlines fly from Suzhou to Da Nang every 3 hours. Or travellers can take a train from Suzhou to Ho Chi Minh City via Suzhou station, Suzhou, Hefei South, Yongzhou station, Ha Noi, and Ho Chi Minh City in around 2 days 18h.

The quickest ways to get to Da Nang – Vietnam from Suzhou: take a bus to Sunan Shuofang Airport, fly to Da Nang with total time 8h50 (includes 2h transfer). Find the trip option that best suits you.