Vietnam Visa for Germans citizens

Germans passport holders Do Not need visa to travel 45 days to Vietnam. Learn requirements and fees for Vietnam visa for Germans citizens here!

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Do Germans passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Germans nationals who wish to visit Vietnam for tourism purposes, for a period not exceeding 45 days, do not require a visa.

  • They will not stay in Vietnam for more than 45 days, including the arrival and departure days (a proof such as an onward or return ticket may be required at the border)
  • Valid Germans passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)

Visa requirement for Germans citizens summary:

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Germans passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Not required 45 days For Germans passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as
Work Visa required For Germans nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from Germany who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

If Germans passport holders want to stay in Vietnam more than 45 days. They can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Germany, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Germans passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (55 USD ~ 50 EUR)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Berlin time on .
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Germany, the following documents are required:

  • Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
  • Application form (Click here to download)
  • 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
  • Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Germany. The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in EUR)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 11.0 EUR 21.9 EUR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 12.8 EUR 23.7 EUR
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 18.3 EUR 29.2 EUR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 22.8 EUR 33.8 EUR
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 82.2 EUR 99.6 EUR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 86.8 EUR 104.1 EUR
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 100.5 EUR 127.0 EUR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 114.2 EUR 140.7 EUR

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Euro, click here to see our latest price in USD.


Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Germany can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Germany)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi 8309.8 km / 5163.5 miles (13 hours, 50 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong 8404.2 km / 5222.2 miles (14 hours, 0 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang 9339.0 km / 5803.0 miles (15 hours, 33 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 9275.4 km / 5763.4 miles (15 hours, 27 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 8915.7 km / 5540.0 miles (14 hours, 51 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) 8853.4 km / 5501.2 miles (14 hours, 45 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) 9153.1 km / 5687.5 miles (15 hours, 15 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City 9273.8 km / 5762.5 miles (15 hours, 27 minutes)
Bo Y Landport 8992.6 km / 5587.8 miles (14 hours, 59 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport 8614.0 km / 5352.5 miles (14 hours, 21 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport 8512.5 km / 5289.4 miles (14 hours, 11 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport 8303.7 km / 5159.7 miles (13 hours, 50 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport 9160.8 km / 5692.3 miles (15 hours, 16 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport 8760.5 km / 5443.5 miles (14 hours, 36 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport 8078.9 km / 5020.0 miles (13 hours, 27 minutes)
La Lay Landport 8812.6 km / 5475.9 miles (14 hours, 41 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport 9218.8 km / 5728.3 miles (15 hours, 21 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport 8423.3 km / 5234.0 miles (14 hours, 2 minutes)
Nam Can Landport 8348.1 km / 5187.3 miles (13 hours, 54 minutes)
Na Meo Landport 8311.9 km / 5164.8 miles (13 hours, 51 minutes)
Song Tien Landport 9166.6 km / 5695.9 miles (15 hours, 16 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport 9177.3 km / 5702.5 miles (15 hours, 17 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport 8120.2 km / 5045.6 miles (13 hours, 32 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport 9154.0 km / 5688.0 miles (15 hours, 15 minutes)
Chan May Seaport 8880.1 km / 5517.9 miles (14 hours, 48 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport 8915.7 km / 5540.0 miles (14 hours, 51 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport 9145.5 km / 5682.8 miles (15 hours, 14 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport 8415.0 km / 5228.9 miles (14 hours, 1 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport 8398.2 km / 5218.4 miles (13 hours, 59 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport 9321.7 km / 5792.3 miles (15 hours, 32 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport 9184.6 km / 5707.0 miles (15 hours, 18 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 9287.5 km / 5771.0 miles (15 hours, 28 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport 9342.9 km / 5805.4 miles (15 hours, 34 minutes)

Travel information and facts

Germany Vietnam Differences
Local time 19:49 (30 January, 2026) 01:49 (31 January, 2026) Germany is 6.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population 83,819,934 97,457,492 13,637,558 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather light snow -1°C (Berlin) light rain 24°C (Hanoi) 25°C lower than Vietnam
Distance Berlin
  • Hanoi (8310.0 km / 5163.0 miles)
  • Ho Chi Minh city (9274.0 km / 5762.0 miles)
Average distance is 8835 km or 5490 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Germany
  • Upcoming holiday is Valentine's Day which will occur in 1 week, 6 days.
The next public holiday in Vietnam is Feb. 14, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Berlin local time)

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in Germany?

Yes. The embassy of Vietnam in Germany is located at Elsenstraße 3, 12435 Berlin, Germany.

How much is a Vietnamese e-visa fee for Germans citizens?

An e-visa for Vietnam will cost (55 USD ~ 50 EUR) for a normal 5-7 working day processing.

How soon can I get a visa for Vietnam from Germany?

For the quickest processing time, an e-visa can be obtained as early as 08:00 AM on 02 February 2026 (Berlin local time).

How many ways are there to obtain a visa for Vietnam?

If you are currently residing in Germany, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa.
  • Call the embassy in Germany for visa information: +49 30 5363 0108.