German Embassy in Hanoi
Embassy 
Germany Hanoi, Vietnam
- Address
- Phố Trần Phú 27-29, 10247 Hà Nội
- Phone
- +84 24 3267 3335
- Website
- vietnam.diplo.de
- Fax
- +84 24 3843 9969
Head of mission: Helga Margarete Barth, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 5 August 2026
Germany’s embassy to Vietnam is in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, at Phố Trần Phú 27-29, 10247 Hà Nội. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 22 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Hanoi
| Monday | 08:00–12:0013:00–15:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–15:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–15:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:0013:00–15:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag–Freitag: 08.00–12.00 h, Montag–Donnerstag zusätzlich: 13.00–15.00 h Bitte beachten Sie : für Vorsprachen in der Rechts-und Konsularabteilung ist eine vorherige Terminvereinbarung erforderlich. Sie erreichen die Botschaft über das Kontaktformular oder die Telefonnummer (+84-24) 3267 3335. Nur in dringenden Notfällen ist die Botschaft außerhalb der Dienstzeiten – vietnamesische Zeit - abends bis 24:00 Uhr, (feiertags und am Wochenende) unter der Telefonnummer +84 936 342 598 (in deutscher und englischer Sprache) erreichbar. Der Bereitschaftsdienst ist allerdings nicht für Visaangelegenheiten zuständig. ---- Feiertage
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Vietnam
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New Year's Day
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Reunification Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Hanoi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
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
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Check with the German embassy in Hanoi whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,908 | 16,142 | 1,681 | 9.4% | 53.1% |
| 2024 | 16,047 | 13,511 | 2,465 | 15.4% | 60.6% |
| 2025 | 14,176 | 11,722 | 2,395 | 17.0% | 58.7% |
Germany’s visa offices in Vietnam, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi (this office) | 14,176 | 17.0% |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 10,470 | 6.3% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Hanoi received 14,176 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11,722. 2,395 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 17.0%. In 2024 it had been 15.4%: the rate rose by 1.5 points. Applications fell by 12% compared with 2024 (16,047).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 9.4% (2023) to 17.0% (2025).
Germany issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Vietnam; this office handled 58% of their 24,646 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Ho Chi Minh City 6.3%, which makes Hanoi the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Vietnam, 9.4% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 16 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 58.7% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Vietnam.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of North Korea in HanoiPhố Cao Bá Quát 25, 10329 Hà Nội
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Embassy of Singapore in HanoiPhố Trần Phú 41-43, 10342 Hà Nội
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Embassy of China in HanoiĐường Hoàng Diệu 46, 10330 Hà Nội
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in HanoiPhố Trần Phú 55B, 10346 Hà Nội
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Embassy of Iran in HanoiPhố Trần Phú 54, 10268 Hà Nội
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Embassy of Czech Republic in HanoiPhố Chu Văn An 13-15, 10318 Hà Nội
Germany’s other missions in Vietnam
- Consulate General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyễn Đình Chiểu 126, Ho Chi Minh City
The German embassy in Hanoi is one of 2 missions of Germany in Vietnam. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Hanoi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Hanoi. It is headed by Helga Margarete Barth, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Phố Trần Phú 27-29, 10247 Hà Nội. The record for the German embassy in Hanoi includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Vietnam
German citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.
When the German embassy in Hanoi is closed
Expect the German embassy in Hanoi to be shut on New Year's Day (Tết dương lịch) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Reunification Day on Friday 30 April 2027, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Hanoi
Current procedures for the German embassy in Hanoi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Hanoi
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Hanoi there are 22 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Hanoi?
The German embassy in Hanoi is at Phố Trần Phú 27-29, 10247 Hà Nội.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Hanoi?
The German embassy in Hanoi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Hanoi open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Hanoi do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Hanoi closed?
The German embassy in Hanoi closes on Vietnam’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Tết dương lịch) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
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