From Vietnam to Germany

Before departure, passengers need to fully prepare the necessary documents required for flying from Vietnam to international destinations, such as air tickets, valid passports, and forms of identification. In addition, passengers flying from Vietnam to Germany should be aware of the following document requirements.


Passport

In addition to the usual passport or travel document requirements, the Federal Republic of Germany requires foreign passengers' passports or travel documents to be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area, no older than ten years, and with two blank pages.


Visa

Citizens of 62 countries are exempt from visa requirements to enter Germany. Passengers from countries not listed above require a valid visa to enter and transit Germany. Passengers can visit the Visa Navigator website to determine the right visa type.

Vietnamese citizens must have a valid visa to enter and transit Germany. Passengers can access the website of the representative agencies of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vietnam and follow the instructions to apply for a visa.

Passengers who wish to enter Germany for no more than 90 days for tourism, business, or relative visits may apply for a Schengen visa. Visit the website to learn more about Schengen visa information.


Quarantine regulations

The government of the Federal Republic of Germany removes all Covid-19-related entry restrictions for all passengers from April 7, 2023. For more information, please visit the Federal Republic of Germany's Ministry of Health's travel information page.


Cash regulations

According to regulations, passengers can bring up to EUR 10,000 in cash into Germany without declaring it. Passengers carrying more than the above amount of cash must declare it to customs upon entry.


Pet regulations

Passengers planning to travel to Germany with their pets should visit the Bringing Pets into Germany page for more information and prepare all necessary documentation before departure.


Regulations on food, meat, and plants

Germany has very tight regulations for bringing food, meat, or plants into the country. Passengers should visit the web pages below for more detailed information before departure:

Before departing, passengers should visit the Restricted Items for Entry into Germany page for additional information.

Notes: Vietnam Airlines collects and updates country entry information to offer passengers helpful information to help them plan for a pleasant flight. However, the actual regulations may change, so passengers should carefully research information from competent authorities in the destination country.