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Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam?

Visa-free 45 days for German tourists since 15 Aug 2023 (extended 2025-2028). German passport holders can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days per stay for tourism, business, family visits, or transit. Vietnam introduced unilateral 45-day visa-free entry for 13 countries including Germany on 15 August 2023, expanded to 25+ countries through 2024-2025. The policy has been extended through 14 March 2028. Multiple entries are allowed, with a minimum 30-day gap between visa-free visits. Germans wanting longer stays should apply for the Vietnam eVisa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn — the 90-day single-entry eVisa is USD 25 and the 90-day multi-entry eVisa is USD 50. Vietnam Airlines and Lufthansa operate direct flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Travel must be for short-term purposes — work, study, journalism, and stays over 45 days still require a regular Vietnamese visa.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
Unilateral visa-free entry (no application)
Maximum stay
Up to 45 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple visits, 30-day gap between
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
None - entry on arrival
standard track
Validity
Extended through 14 March 2028
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
German passport valid 6+ months beyond intended departure with at least 2 blank pages.
· 6 months validity
/02
Book travel & accommodation
Confirmed flights and hotel/host details. Vietnam Immigration may ask at the border.
· flight + hotel proof
/03
Prepare return/onward ticket
Confirmed return or onward ticket within 45 days is required.
· return ticket
/04
Arrive in Vietnam
Present passport at immigration at HAN Hanoi, SGN Ho Chi Minh City, or DAD Da Nang. Free entry stamp issued.
· no application needed
/05
Complete arrival declaration
Health declaration form on arrival if required by current rules.
· arrival declaration
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

6 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 6 complete
German passport
Valid 6+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages
Return/onward ticket
Confirmed flight within 45 days
Hotel booking or host contact
Accommodation for first night minimum
Sufficient funds
Approximately USD 50/day or equivalent
Travel insurance
Highly recommended (Vietnamese medical costs)
30-day gap from last VN visit
If using visa-free repeatedly
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entryFreeUnilateral Vietnamese visa-free; no application, no fee
Vietnam eVisa (90-day single entry)USD 25Only needed for stays over 45 days
Vietnam eVisa (90-day multi-entry)USD 50For frequent travellers needing each stay over 45 days
Embassy visa (3 months multi-entry)USD 95For longer stays or work/study
Overstay penaltyVND 500,000+/dayPlus possible detention and re-entry ban
Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free arrival
None
Enter directly; immigration check on arrival.
Vietnam eVisa
3 business days
Via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn if needing >45 days.
Embassy visa
5-7 business days
Via Vietnamese embassy Berlin or consulates Frankfurt/Munich.
Visa on arrival
Pre-approval required
Less common; requires Vietnamese sponsor letter.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Stay exceeded 45 days
Visa-free is strict 45 days per entry. Exceed and you face penalties.
Low
/02
Missing 30-day gap
Visa-free re-entry requires a 30-day gap from previous visa-free visit.
Medium
/03
Wrong purpose declared
Working or journalism on visa-free is not allowed - declare correctly.
Low
/04
Insufficient onward proof
No return ticket can lead to denied entry.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Print or save your eVisa approval and make sure you enter through a port listed on your eVisa.
/02
Customs
Declare restricted goods and large cash amounts when required. Keep your passport and eVisa together during the trip.
/03
Connectivity
Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs are easy to find at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and major tourist areas.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
Germany to Vietnam route verified
Confirmed visa-free 45 days remains in force through March 2028.
2025-03-15 · major
Vietnam visa-free extended 3 more years
Extended through 14 March 2028 covering all 25+ eligible countries.
2023-08-15 · major
Germany added to Vietnam visa-free list
13 countries including Germany granted unilateral 45-day visa-free entry.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Germans need a visa for Vietnam?—
No — visa-free 45 days for tourism, business, family visits, or transit since 15 August 2023, extended through 14 March 2028.
Can I stay over 45 days?+
Can I re-enter Vietnam visa-free?+
Can I work on visa-free entry?+
Do I need a return ticket?+
Are direct flights from Germany available?+
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