Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for China?越南
Updated for 2026 — Vietnam → China entry rules, with the official source.
Partly. Vietnamese passport holders can visit Hainan island visa-free for up to 30 days (individual travel, arranged through a Hainan-registered agency), but mainland China requires a visa for Vietnamese citizens at this time.
Vietnam → China: eligibility at a glance
| Visa-free scheme | Eligible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 30-day unilateral visa-free | No | Any port · no onward ticket |
| Mutual (bilateral) visa-free | No | Treaty-based · any port |
| 240-hour (10-day) transit | No | Designated ports · onward ticket |
| Hainan 30-day visa-free | Yes | Hainan island only |
Policy data verified June 2026. Rules change frequently — always confirm with the official source before booking.
Your visa-free pathways
Hainan 30-day visa-free entry
Up to 30 days (Hainan only)
- Individual travel, entering via a Hainan port (Haikou or Sanya)
- Travel limited to Hainan Province
- Book through a Hainan-registered travel agency (record-filing)
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Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for China?
Partly. Vietnamese passport holders can visit Hainan island visa-free for up to 30 days (individual travel, arranged through a Hainan-registered agency), but mainland China requires a visa for Vietnamese citizens at this time.
Can Vietnamese citizens visit Hainan without a visa?
Yes. Vietnam is among the countries eligible for Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry for individual travel, entering via Haikou or Sanya and arranged through a Hainan-registered travel agency. Travel is limited to Hainan Province.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for mainland China?
Yes. The visa-free entry applies to Hainan island only. To visit Beijing, Shanghai or anywhere on the mainland, Vietnamese citizens need a visa.
Where can Vietnamese citizens verify China visa rules before booking?
Always confirm with China's National Immigration Administration (the official source) and use the Panda Touring visa-free checker for a personalised result by nationality and arrival city.
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