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German Embassy & Consulates in Vietnam

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

Germany is represented in Vietnam by 2 missions: an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Vietnam

Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Vietnam

German Embassy in Hanoi

Embassy of Germany in Hanoi

Embassy · Hanoi

Today · Closed
Address
Phố Trần Phú 27-29, 10247 Hà Nội
Head of mission
Helga Margarete Barth, Ambassador

Germany has its embassy in Hanoi, the capital; the address on record is Phố Trần Phú 27-29, 10247 Hà Nội. The head of mission on record is Helga Margarete Barth, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German consulates in Vietnam

Germany also has a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Germany visa for Vietnamese citizens

VietnamGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Vietnam

GermanyVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam visa for citizens of Germany

Germany visa requirements for citizens of Vietnam

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Fee: €90
  • 22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. In Vietnam, applications go to the German embassy in Hanoi or the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, or to a visa centre working for Germany.

Vietnam’s missions in Germany

Missions of Vietnam in Germany (2)

In return, Vietnam has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Vietnam

Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Vietnam.

Travel to Vietnam for German citizens

German citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days. In Vietnam, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When German missions in Vietnam are closed

German missions in Vietnam close on Vietnam’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Tết dương lịch) on Friday 1 January 2027, Reunification Day on Friday 30 April 2027 and Labour Day (Ngày Quốc tế lao động) on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in Vietnam?

The German embassy is in Hanoi, at Phố Trần Phú 27-29, 10247 Hà Nội.

Does Germany have consulates in Vietnam?

Yes, Germany has a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany?

Germany requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do German citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

German citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.

Does Vietnam have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, Vietnam has its embassy in Berlin, along with 1 other mission in Germany.