Tourism
Short tourist stay in Germany or the Schengen area, up to 90 days within any 180-day period — approval depends on showing strong ties to your home country and sufficient funds.
Visit to family/friends
Schengen short-stay visit to family or friends in Germany or the Schengen area, up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Approval depends on showing strong ties to your home country, sufficient funds, and a verifiable relationship with your host.
Business / trade fair / congress
Schengen short-stay visa for business trips, trade fairs, or congresses in Germany or the Schengen area, up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Trade-fair exhibitors qualify for a free visa.
Sports and culture
Schengen short-stay visa for participating in sports or cultural events in Germany or the Schengen area, up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Approval depends on showing the event invitation, sufficient funds, and ties to your home country.
Travel with official or diplomatic passports
Schengen short-stay visa for delegation members travelling on Vietnamese service or diplomatic passports for official meetings, consultations, or institutional visits in Germany or the Schengen area, up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Travel medical insurance is recommended but not mandatory for this subtype.
Medical treatment
Schengen short-stay visa for medical treatment in Germany or the Schengen area, up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Approval depends on a confirmed appointment with a German hospital or doctor, proof that treatment costs are covered, and ties to your home country.
Short-term language course / studies (up to 90 days)
Schengen short-stay visa for a language course or short-term studies in Germany or the Schengen area, up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Approval depends on a confirmed course enrolment, a funded blocked account (or scholarship / Verpflichtungserklärung), and ties to your home country.