February 27, 2024
immigration

Visa Exemption Agreement Between Vietnam – China

An agreement between the Government of Vietnam and the Government of China on visa exemption for citizens of the two countries was signed on February 14, 1992, effective from February 15 March 1992.

Note amending the 1992 Agreement (signed on September 11, 2020, effective from October 11, 2020):

  • Diplomatic passport holders, official passport holders, and ordinary passport holders traveling on official business, along with their spouses and underage children sharing one of the above-mentioned passports, are exempted from entry visas for a period of 90 days.
  • Family members (spouses, children, fathers, and mothers) of officials and administrative-technical staff of diplomatic missions and consulates of the two countries are exempted from visa fees when visiting relatives who are officials or employees of their country’s representative agency in the other country.

The original official agreement between Vietnam – China is as follows:

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