Vietnam Visa for German citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a Germany passport, Vietnam is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. German travellers can complete the whole Vietnam application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
range from US$55.00 to US$80.00, depending on the visa type
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
90 days
Can German citizens get a Vietnam eVisa?
Vietnam grants online eligibility to German citizens across 4 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 90 days), Business Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days). Vietnam currently supports Single Entry or Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 90 days. Government fees range from US$55.00 to US$80.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 1 working day.
Vietnam visa options for German citizens
Single Entry for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
90 days
Gov. fee
$55.00
Multiple Entries for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
90 days
Gov. fee
$80.00
Single Entry for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
90 days
Gov. fee
$55.00
Documents and tips for German travellers
German passports are issued for 10 years to adults; verify the validity buffer required by the destination beyond your stay. Fees are in US dollars, so German applicants may see a EUR conversion on their statement. The most common avoidable mistake for German citizens: entering names with special characters differently from the passport’s machine-readable zone, causing a data mismatch.
- Transcribe names with umlauts as shown in the machine-readable zone of your German passport (e.g. ü may appear as ue).
- Confirm whether the destination needs an eVisa even though many are visa-free for short stays from Germany.
- Keep a printed copy as backup, as not every transit airport accepts a phone screen.
Vietnam visa FAQ for German citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Vietnam immigration authorities close to your travel date.
United eVisa Editorial Team
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