Visa & Entry
Germans, Austrians, and Swiss need a visa for Vietnam. Since 2023, there are two easy options:
E-Visa (recommended)
- Validity: 90 days, single or multiple entry
- Cost: 25 USD (pay online)
- Application: Online via the official website of the Vietnamese Immigration Department (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn). Processing time: 3 working days.
- Required: Digital passport photo, passport scan, planned entry/exit date
- Advantage: Fast, easy, no visit to the embassy
Visa on Arrival (VoA)
- Only at international airports (NOT at land borders)
- Requires an "Approval Letter" from a visa service (10–25 USD) + stamp fee at the airport (25 USD for 1 month, 50 USD for 3 months)
- Can lead to waiting times — E-Visa is easier
Visa-Free
Phú Quốc: Up to 30 days visa-free with direct entry to the island (even without a Vietnam visa).
Important
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date
- At least 2 blank pages in the passport
- Entry and exit form is filled out at the airport (or online in advance)
💡 Tipp
Apply for the E-Visa at least 1 week before departure — the processing time is officially 3 working days but can take longer. Print out the E-Visa and have it ready along with your passport. Some airlines require the E-Visa at check-in.
