Best way to apply Vietnam visa in Luoyang, China

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

How to apply Vietnam visa in Luoyang?

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

Option 1: Apply Visa at Embassy/Consulate

Currently, NO Embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Luoyang. 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 Visa on arrival (Recommended)

Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) is also known as landing visa. It is available for those who are living in Luoyang 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 Luoyang to Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 5 other airlines fly from Luoyang to Da Nang hourly. If you enter through a land border, you can take a train from Luoyang to Ho Chi Minh City via Zhengzhou, Ha Noi, and Ho Chi Minh City in around 2 days 21h.

The quickest ways to get to Da Nang – Vietnam from Luoyang City: take a train to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport, fly to Da Nang with total time 8h 30m (includes 2h 30m transfer). Find the trip option that best suits you.