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Vietnam Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

Visa Free

German citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 45 days, requiring only a valid passport under Vietnam's unilateral visa exemption for Germany.

Guide last updated October 14, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry
  • No visa or application required for stays up to 45 days, under Vietnam's unilateral exemption for German citizens
  • Return or onward ticket, which airlines typically check before boarding
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) is occasionally requested at immigration
  • No visa photo required, as no visa is issued
  • Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are increasingly collected at major airports like Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat as part of standard immigration procedure
  • Travel health insurance is recommended, since German statutory insurance does not cover treatment in Vietnam

Visa types

  • Visa-free tourist/business entry: free, valid for a single stay of up to 45 days, under Vietnam's unilateral visa exemption policy for Germany (renewed periodically by the Vietnamese government)
  • e-Visa: available for German citizens needing stays beyond 45 days or multiple entries, applied for online via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, valid up to 90 days with single or multiple entry options
  • Work permit and temporary residence card: required for any employment, arranged through a Vietnamese employer and the Department of Labour before or shortly after arrival

Entry conditions

  • Up to 45 days of stay permitted visa-free per visit, under the current exemption for German passport holders
  • No paid work is permitted under the visa-free entry
  • Present passport and return/onward ticket at immigration; hotel booking may be requested
  • There is no extension of the 45-day visa-free period itself — travelers needing to stay longer must exit and re-enter (subject to Vietnam's re-entry spacing rules) or apply for an e-Visa or other visa category before the 45 days expire

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for the 45-day visa-free entry
  • No processing time, as entry is immediate at the airport or border
  • If an e-Visa is needed instead (for longer or multiple-entry stays), the fee is USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, with processing typically within 3 working days
  • No VFS/BLS service fee applies to the visa-free entry; the e-Visa, when used, is processed directly through the official government portal

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Confirm the current validity of the 45-day exemption before travel, as Vietnam periodically renews this policy and it has occasionally been subject to short-notice extensions or changes
  • If your trip may exceed 45 days, apply for the e-Visa in advance rather than risking the shorter visa-free window
  • Vietnam enforces strict rules on local currency (Vietnamese dong) import/export — review current limits before travel
  • Extend trips to include Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, or the Mekong Delta comfortably within the 45-day window with good planning
  • There is no VFS requirement for the visa-free route, but keep your flight and hotel bookings accessible digitally in case of spot checks at immigration

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.