E-visas are now thought to be the best way to get a visa to enter Vietnam. The Vietnamese government’s pilot program for this visa started on February 1, 2017, but the list of eligible countries has changed. Also, visa rules changed a lot after the Covid-19 period. Germans who want to go to Vietnam will want to know the answer to the first question: If you have a German passport, will you be able to get an e-visa for Vietnam in 2026?
1/ How to check if a German citizen is eligible for an e-visa for Vietnam 2026
German passport holders and people from other countries can check if they are eligible for a Vietnam E-visa on our website at https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/check-eligibility/ .
It is the most recent change to the list of countries whose citizens can apply for an e-visa for Vietnam online. We will update that link as soon as the rules for Vietnam E-visas change.
To see if a German passport holder is eligible for a Vietnam E-visa, just type the country’s name into the search bar. You will then see all the information you need to apply for a Vietnam E-visa as a German.
2/ Can Germans get an e-visa for Vietnam in 2026?
We’re glad to let you know that German citizens can apply for a Vietnam e-visa in 2026. Even though this visa has been closed for almost two years because of Covid-19, German passport holders can still submit a visa application request and get a Vietnam E-visa before entering the country.
After submitting a visa request, Germans can get a Vietnam e-visa in just a few minutes. This visa application is completely processed online, so a German can send a request for a visa whenever and wherever they have a device that can connect to the internet.
3/ How to apply for an e-visa for Vietnam if you have a German passport in 2026?
All of the following can apply for a Vietnam E-visa as a German citizen:
- Germans with passports that are good for more than 6 months
- Germans who are not on Vietnam’s black list for immigration
Applicants from Germany who meet the above rules can apply for a Vietnam e-visa. Germans will need to do the following 3 things:
Step 1: Fill out the online form at https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ for a Vietnam E-visa. The photo you upload must be a recent one that was taken without glasses, and your passport must clearly show who you are on the data page.
Step 2: Get the application code and pay the visa fee with a credit or debit card. Step 3: If the visa is approved, it will be sent to your email. You can enter Vietnam with the printed E-visa.
Getting a Vietnam E-visa as a German takes three working days to process. If you want to get your Vietnam E-visa faster, you can add the express service to your application. By using the Vietnam E-visa urgent service, Germans can get their visas approved in 1 business day.
After the processing time, the applicant’s email will receive a PDF file of the Vietnam E-visa. German should check the E-visa approval very carefully to make sure there are no mistakes. German passport holders only need to show their passport and a hard copy of their E-visa to get into Vietnam. No more documents are required.
For more information about who is eligible for a Vietnam E-visa in German and how to apply for a Vietnam E-visa in German, please email us at info@vietnamimmigration.com . We’ll answer your question as soon as we get it.
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