Which cities in Vietnam have a Chinese embassy or consulate where I can apply for a visa?

As usual there are lots of fake sites when trying to Google for current facts about embassies and consulates.

I want to know what my options are for where to apply for my Chinese visa in Vietnam.

I might assume that there would be an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate in Ho Chi Minh, but assumptions are often wrong.

Best Answer

Searching in French fortunately yields fewer spam results and many forum/blog posts. There is definitely an embassy/consulate in Hanoi were foreigners can get a visa (here is a very detailed description by someone who did get a visa there a little over a year ago).

Wikipedia also says something about a consulate-general in Ho Chi Minh City but no details on whether you can get a visa there. The website of the French consulate-general in Ho Chi Minh City also mentions it, with contact details.

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How do I get a Chinese visa in Vietnam?

1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy

Prepare required documents, including but not limited to: Vietnam visa application form (hard copy, completed, signed and attached with photo) Original passport; ...

Follow the required procedure to submit the documents and pay the visa fees;

Get the visa after a certain period of time.

Can I apply for a Chinese visa right now?

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing and the U.S. Consulates General in Guangzhou and Shenyang are offering full visa services at this time. For more information including contact information, visit our visa page. The U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai is closed until further notice due to local health control measures.

How long does it take to get a visa from the Chinese Embassy?

At Chines Embassy/Consulate General: regular application takes 4 working days, express application takes 2~3 working days and rush service needs 1 day.

Where do I send my Chinese visa application?

Mail application should be sent to: the Visa Office of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Ave, N.W. Suite 110, Washington D.C., 20007. Write down big letters "Authentication Application" on the up-right corner of your envelope, so our staff can easily sort out the mails and avoid any delaying.

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