From Vietnam to Germany
Entry & visa rule
A visa is required. You must obtain a national (D) visa at a German mission before you travel.
Popular paths for your nationality
Ausbildung Visa
Come to Germany for paid dual vocational training (Ausbildung) — you earn a salary from day one (typically €90…
§ 18a AufenthGSkilled Worker (Vocational, § 18a)
Work permit for people with a recognised vocational qualification (at least 2 years of training) — nurses, ele…
§ 16d Abs. 3 AufenthGRecognition Partnership
Start working in Germany BEFORE your foreign qualification is fully recognised: you and your employer commit t…
§§ 20a, 20b AufenthGOpportunity Card
A 12-month residence permit to come to Germany and look for a job — without a job offer. You qualify either as…
Embassy & application notes
Strong nursing and Ausbildung recruitment corridors; German language and recognition are decisive.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Germany?
A visa is required. You must obtain a national (D) visa at a German mission before you travel.
Does my degree need to be recognised in Germany?
Check your university in the anabin database; a ZAB Statement of Comparability may be needed for skilled-worker permits.
Last verified: 21 July 2026