Info Travel provides visa run transfers from Ha Giang to Thanh Thuy border gate (China), about 20 km and 0.5 hours each way. Same-day return if you are visa-exempt for China or already hold a Chinese visa. We arrange the e-visa to re-enter Vietnam, pick you up by private car and guide you through immigration on both sides; quotes depend on pick-up point, group size and nationality.
How do foreigners in Ha Giang do a visa run?
Ha Giang has many foreign travellers doing the Ha Giang loop and staying for weeks. The car drives about 20 km from central Ha Giang to Thanh Thuy border gate (Tianbao, Yunnan on the Chinese side), which has accepted e-visas since late 2025. Ha Giang has been part of Tuyen Quang province since 1 July 2025.
Visa run route from Ha Giang
| Pick-up | former Ha Giang city, Quan Ba, Yen Minh |
| Border gate | Thanh Thuy border gate |
| Other side | Tianbao, Yunnan (China) |
| Distance | About 20 km |
| Time each way | About 0.5 hours |
| Same-day return | Yes (China visa exemption or visa needed) |
| China visa | Not issued at the border; exemption or visa in advance |
What does the visa run package include?
- Free check of your nationality and passport, and the best option (e-visa, visa exemption, neighbouring country visa).
- A Vietnam e-visa to return, with Thanh Thuy as the entry port; urgent e-visa available.
- Private 4–16 seat car picking you up at your hotel, home or office in former Ha Giang city, Quan Ba, Yen Minh.
- Staff guiding you through Vietnamese exit, China entry and re-entry to Vietnam.
- Drop-off at your door afterwards.
Sample itinerary
- 6:00–7:00: pick-up in Ha Giang.
- About 0.5 hours later: arrive at Thanh Thuy, clear Vietnamese exit and enter China.
- Return and enter Vietnam with your e-visa or visa exemption (usually 1–2 hours for both sides).
- Afternoon: back in Ha Giang.
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages.
- Details for the e-visa (passport scan, portrait photo) or confirmation that you are visa-exempt.
- USD cash for the China visa (if not exempt you must have a visa in advance).
- Do not overstay before the trip, or you will be fined on exit (overstay fines).
Things to know
- If you are not visa-exempt for China, go back to Hanoi for an air visa run or choose a route to Laos.
- People working in Ha Giang need a work permit and LD visa or a residence card; a visa run does not replace work documents.
- Many back-to-back visa runs can lead to questions at entry; see is a visa run legal?.
- If a company or relative can sponsor you, an extension inside Vietnam may be easier.
FAQ
Which border gate is nearest to Ha Giang for a visa run?
Thanh Thuy, about 20 km; see the Thanh Thuy border gate.
Can I return the same day?
Same-day return if you are visa-exempt for China or already hold a Chinese visa.
How much does a visa run from Ha Giang cost?
It includes the car and guide service fee, the Vietnam e-visa fee (25 USD single, 50 USD multiple entry) and the China visa if needed. Send your nationality, group size and date via Zalo/WhatsApp for an all-in quote.
Book a visa run from Ha Giang
Contact Info Travel at Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822 / Hotline: +84903782118. See the nationwide visa run service and 27 land border gates.
