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Germany visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vietnam.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Vietnam
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- Consulate General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyễn Ðình Chiểu 126, Ho Chi Minh City
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All missions of Germany in Vietnam
Germany has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
Germany: visa decisions in Vietnam
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,570 | 25,272 | 3,154 | 11.1% | 70.0% |
| 2024 | 26,833 | 23,020 | 3,689 | 13.8% | 76.6% |
| 2025 | 24,646 | 21,491 | 3,057 | 12.5% | 77.4% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) received 24,646 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 21,491. The refusal rate was 12.5%. That is barely different from 2024 (13.8%). Applications fell by 8% compared with 2024 (26,833).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.4% of the applications lodged in Vietnam that year, from 3.6% at the consulates of Poland to 20.8% at those of Finland. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Vietnam.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Vietnam, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
German citizens travelling to Vietnam
GermanyVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Vietnam to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Germany
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the German embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Vietnamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Vietnam
Vietnam admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Vietnam?
The German embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 45 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.