Flying to Vietnam from Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal is becoming increasingly convenient—with affordable tickets, numerous flight options, and the allure of Vietnamese cuisine and stunning ocean views. More and more Chinese citizens living in Canada are turning their sights to this Southeast Asian hotspot. However, before you pack your bags, you must handle one thing: your visa.
Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports must obtain a visa in advance to enter Vietnam, except for a few special cases. Currently, Vietnam has not opened a visa-free policy for ordinary Chinese passport holders.
Starting in 2026, the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam issued Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC, which fully adjusted the visa fee standards. Therefore, all fees in this guide have been updated to the latest 2026 standards.
Special Policy for Phu Quoc Island: If you hold a Chinese passport and fly directly to and from Phu Quoc Island without leaving the island, you can stay visa-free for up to 30 days. However, if you plan to visit mainland cities (such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang), you must obtain a visa in advance.
There are three main ways for Chinese citizens currently in Canada to apply for a Vietnam visa. Let’s compare them:
Below are the detailed application guides for all three methods.
If only one method could be recommended, it would be the E-Visa. Since August 2023, the Vietnamese government expanded E-Visa eligibility to all countries and territories, including China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. It offers 90-day single or multiple entry options with high flexibility.
✅ Core Advantages of E-Visa
100% Online: Complete it from home; applicable from Toronto to Vancouver.
No Passport Shipping: No need to worry about losing your passport in the mail.
Broad Entry Ports: Accepted at almost all international airports and major land ports.
Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees.
📋 Required Materials You only need to prepare two items for an E-Visa:
Passport Bio-data Page Scan (Clear, no glare, valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry).
Recent Passport-sized Photo (4×6 cm, white background, front view without hat/glasses).
Important Note: Business E-Visas are for business purposes only. Any activity involving employment in Vietnam requires a work permit and a long-term residence visa through a Vietnamese employer.
📊 Vietnam E-Visa Fee Table (Tourist Visa) The following fees are all-inclusive (Government fees + Service fees), ensuring on-time issuance:
📊 Vietnam E-Visa Fee Table (Business Visa)
Fees are referenced from the Vietnam Visa agency platform; for details, visit the official website.
🔧 Application Steps
Visit the Website: https://www.yuenanyuenan.com/apply/
Fill in Info: Ensure Name and DOB match your passport 100%.
Upload Files: Upload your passport scan and photo.
Online Payment: Supports Visa, Mastercard, and other international cards.
Await Approval: Standard time is 3-5 working days (Expedited available).
Download & Print: Receive the PDF E-Visa, print it, and present it with your passport upon entry.
⚠️ Special Attention Travelers with Mainland Chinese ordinary passports using an E-Visa must exchange it for a separate leaf visa (free of charge) at the airport counter. This requires a brief wait at a designated window.
Visa on Arrival (VOA) requires an “Approval Letter” obtained via an agency before travel. It is suitable for those who decide to travel last minute and don’t have time for an E-Visa.
🚫 Important VOA Restrictions
Air Travel Only: Only available for those flying into designated Vietnamese airports.
Pre-approval Mandatory: You cannot board or get a visa without the Letter.
📊 Visa on Arrival Fee Structure VOA involves two separate payments:
⏰ VOA Expedited Fees (Additional to Service Fee)
VOA Application Website: https://www.yuenanyuenan.com/apply/
If you prefer applying in person or have special requirements, you can visit the Embassy.
📍 Embassy Contact Information
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 MacKay Street, Ottawa, ON K1M 2B2, Canada |
| Phone | (613) 236-0772 |
| Fax | (613) 236-2704 |
| info@vietnamembassy.ca / visa@vietnamembassy.ca | |
| Website | https://vietnamembassy.ca/ |
💡 Tips Before Visiting
Call ahead to confirm office hours.
The embassy closes on Canadian and Vietnamese holidays.
Standard processing takes 5-7 working days; plan accordingly.
If your trip is imminent or you discovered a visa error at the airport, use these emergency solutions.
🔥 Three “Same-Day” Emergency Options
⚡ Urgent Situations If you are departing in a few hours or have a critical data error, contact immediately via: LINE / WeChat: vietnam-visa
🛂 VIP Airport Fast Track Avoid long queues at the VOA counter:
Cost: $45 USD/person.
Service: Staff meets you with a sign, handles all procedures, and clears customs quickly.
Note: Does not include the Stamping Fee.
US Citizens: 6-month to 1-year visas are available; please consult customer service.
✅ Pre-departure Checklist
Passport valid for 6+ months.
Printed E-Visa PDF or Approval Letter (Digital versions may not be accepted).
Two white-background passport photos (for VOA).
Sufficient USD cash for stamping fees.
⚠️ Common Error Alerts
Inconsistent Info: Names must exactly match the passport to board.
Passport Number Error: One wrong digit renders the visa invalid.
Date Errors: You cannot enter before the “Valid From” date.
💰 Fee Summary Comparison
For Chinese citizens in Canada:
90% of cases: Choose E-Visa via a professional platform—it’s 100% online from any city.
Staying 30+ days: The 90-day E-Visa is the most flexible.
Last-minute travel: Use the Visa on Arrival Letter emergency service.
In a rush: Contact the emergency expedited channel immediately.
Vietnam is waiting—from the coffee in Hanoi to the beaches in Da Nang. Get your visa, and let the journey begin!
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Many people traveling from Singapore find that flying directly to Vietnam takes only a few hours, with very budget-friendly ticket prices. Because of this, Vietnam has become one of the most popular weekend getaway or business destinations for Chinese citizens living and working in Singapore.
Only two days left and no visa? Or is your self-applied E-visa stuck in “Processing” while your flight to Hanoi or Saigon is fast approaching? Don’t panic. Even with only 24 to 48 hours remaining, US passport holders can still secure a visa and board their flight on time using professional emergency channels.
Only two days left and no visa? Or is your self-applied E-visa stuck in “Processing” with your flight to Hanoi or Saigon fast approaching? Don’t panic. Even with only 24 to 48 hours remaining, Taiwanese passport holders can still secure a visa and board their flight on time using professional emergency channels.
Only two days left and no visa? Or is your self-applied E-visa stuck in “Processing” with no end in sight? Don’t panic. Even if you only have 24 to 48 hours, you can still get your visa, board your flight, and arrive in Vietnam on time using the right emergency channels.
