Vietnam visa request
Visa and entry requirements
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🛑 UPDATE: MANDATORY ONLINE ENTRY DECLARATION (FROM 15.06.)
From 15/06/2026, Vietnam will introduce electronic Pre-Arrival Information nationwide for all arriving passengers. The PAI system was initially piloted at Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) on 15 April 2026 and has since been extended to Phu Quoc and Hanoi airports. Other international airports in Vietnam are set to follow gradually:
✅ Step 1: You must fill in the form digitally before departure.
✅ Step 2: Save confirmation.
⚠️ Notice: This is in addition to the e-visa! TO THE NEW PORTAL
Here you will find a detailed list of visas and entry requirements for Vietnam. Please note that all information is subject to change. We strongly recommend that you check with your local Foreign Office before travelling, as visa and entry requirements may change from time to time.
Visa exemption for other European countries
In accordance with Government Resolution No. 229 of 8 August 2025, nationals from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland are granted visa-free entry to Vietnam.
This regulation applies from 15 August 2025 until 14 August 2028 as part of the programme for the promotion and development of tourism.
Also on 8 August, Decree No. 221 was passed, which provides for a temporary visa waiver programme for foreign nationals in specially defined categories whose stay is considered beneficial for the socio-economic development of the country.
Vietnam visa exemption
Visitors from the following countries do not need to apply for a Vietnam visa and stay the specified number of days. The full list of visa waiver countries can be found below.
14 days:
- Myanmar
- Brunei
45 days:
- Denmark
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Luxembourg
- The Netherlands
- Poland
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Japan
- Finland
- Norway
- France
- Germany
- Russia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
30 days:
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Thailand
Vietnam visa request
For German citizens
E-Visa for Vietnam (for a stay of max. 90 days)
E-Visa is a form of electronic visa to simplify the visa application process. By applying online, you can register your visa application directly with the Vietnam Immigration Office. You will receive the visa in a PDF file by email, which you can print out from home and use like a conventional visa. An e-visa is suitable for both tourist and business entry purposes.
Official website for applying for the E-Visas
Embassy of Vietnam
Elsenstr. 3
12435 Berlin-Treptow
Phone: (030) 53 63 0108
Fax: (030) 53 63 0200
E-mail: vietnambotschaft.konsular@yahoo.com
For Austrian citizens
E-Visa for Vietnam (for a stay of max. 90 days)
Official website for applying for the E-Visas
Embassy Vietnam
Felix-Mottl-Str. 20
Austria - 1190 Vienna
Tel.: (0043) -1- 368 07 55
Fax: (0043) -1- 368 07 54
E-mail: office@vietnamembassy.at
For Swiss citizens
E-Visa for Vietnam (for a stay of max. 90 days)
Official website for applying for the E-Visas
Embassy Vietnam
Schlösslistr. 26
3008 Berne
Tel.: (0041) 31 388 78 78
Fax: (0041) 31 388 78 79
E-mail: vietsuisse@bluewin.ch
IMPORTANT: The e-visa authorises multiple entry.
Vietnam visa: re-entry and multiple entry
If you want to leave the country in between, for example to visit the temples of Angkor in Cambodia, you can simply apply for a new 30-day visa and re-enter Vietnam after approval. For a multiple-entry visa, you must currently use the e-visa procedure.
If you are in Vietnam without a visa and wish to leave the country, you can also re-enter the country with a further 15-day residence permit with no minimum interval from your last entry.
Important information about your passport
A passport that is valid for at least six months is required. The Federal Foreign Office even recommends that your passport should be valid for six months beyond the date of your departure in order to prevent possible problems at individual border crossings.
Vietnam visa for children
Since 26 June 2012, children's entries in a parent's passport have lost their validity. For this reason, children travelling to Southeast Asia require their own passport and therefore a separate visa.
How long is the processing time for the Vietnam e-visa?
The processing time is usually only around three working days. Our customers have already confirmed this fast and uncomplicated processing time several times.
What does an e-visa cost?
Unfortunately, the prices for the visa are not listed on the embassy's website. However, you can find this information on the official page for applying for the e-visa. The fee for a visa with a validity of 90 days is 25 USD.
All information is without guarantee. Please check with your local Foreign Office before travelling, as regulations can change at any time.
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Vietnam Visa and Entry: FAQ for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
No, German citizens can enter Vietnam for tourist stays of up to 45 days without a visa since 2023. The passport must be valid for at least six months upon entry.
Swiss citizens can also enter visa-free for up to 45 days. Austrian citizens, on the other hand, generally require a visa, usually in the form of an e-visa, which is applied for online and is valid for up to 90 days.
No prior application is necessary for the visa-free stay itself. However, as of April 2026, a pre-arrival form will also need to be completed at Ho Chi Minh City Airport – we will inform you of the exact steps in good time before your trip.
For longer stays, an e-visa is required, which must be applied for in advance online via the Vietnamese immigration portal and is valid for up to 90 days.
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