Haiphong Visa Run
The Shortest Border Drive in the North
Haiphong sits closer to a land border than most people realize. Huu Nghi in Lang Son is about 150 km away — a comfortable private-car drive that lets you exit Vietnam, reset your visa, and be home the same evening.
Border crossing into China may require a China visa depending on nationality; the Vietnam exit stamp and re-entry with a fresh Vietnam e-visa is the core of the run. We advise you before booking.
Visa Run Packages
Private Car Run
Car + 90-Day E-Visa
How It Works
We collect you from your hotel in the city center or Cat Bi area.
Private car pulls up at the Friendship Gate in Lang Son. We guide you through.
Exit Vietnam, cross into China side, turn around, re-enter Vietnam with your fresh e-visa.
A relaxed lunch before the drive home — Lang Son is known for its mountain cuisine.
Drop-off at your hotel. Visa reset, same day, done.
The Route
Good to know
- Huu Nghi is the Vietnam-China Friendship Gate — bring your passport and the e-visa we prepare for you.
- Depending on nationality, crossing into China may need a China visa; if you prefer, the Mong Cai border (Quang Ninh) is an alternative we can discuss.
- Book 2-3 days ahead so the 90-day e-visa processes in time.
- We confirm border opening hours the day before your run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Huu Nghi and not another border?
Huu Nghi is the nearest international crossing to Haiphong and the busiest in the north, which means predictable hours and an established procedure. It's also a scenic drive through Lang Son.
Do I need a China visa for a Haiphong visa run?
For the classic exit-and-re-enter run you only need to cross the gate and return — requirements depend on your nationality. We check your passport details before booking and advise you honestly.
Can I do a visa run from Haiphong without a private car?
There's a train from Haiphong to Lang Son and buses from the station, but the border timing is tight. The private car is the reliable option — it's the difference between a smooth day and a gamble.
Is Haiphong a good base for a visa run?
Yes — it's one of the closest major cities to a land border in northern Vietnam, making the run shorter than from Hanoi for many travelers.
Huu Nghi / Lang Son Border
Storyboard
Private car, mountain road, and the Friendship Gate. Swipe through the sequence and picture your Haiphong visa run.
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