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title: "Schengen Tourist Visa Success Rate from Vietnam: 90.6%"
description: "Official 2025: of Schengen tourist applications lodged in Vietnam, 90.6% were issued. Up from 89.2%. Requirements, fees, free check."
url: "https://getvisaodds.com/vietnamese-citizens/schengen/tourist-visa"
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🇻🇳 Vietnamese citizens · 🇪🇺 Schengen · Tourist / Visitor

# Schengen tourist / visitor visa success rate for Vietnamese citizens (2025)

90.6% of tourist visa applications for the Schengen area lodged in Vietnam were approved in 2025, and 9.4% refused. Approval is up from 89.2% in 2024. Schengen consulates in Vietnam received 116,289 short-stay Schengen applications in 2025, of which 10,916 were not issued. The European Commission groups these figures by the country an application was lodged in rather than by passport, so they describe applicants applying from Vietnam. They are an aggregate outcome, not your personal odds: finances, ties, purpose and refusal history all move an individual case well above or below the average. On the money side: There is no single Schengen-wide amount: each member state fixes its own means-of-subsistence reference figure, and the one that counts is the country you apply to. They range widely — €40/day plus €75 on entry in Portugal, €50/day in Greece, €55/day in the Netherlands, €120/day in France without a hotel booking, and €122.10/day with a €1,098.90 floor in Spain, while Germany sets no fixed figure and assesses case by case. The European Commission compiles all of them in Annex 25 of the Visa Code Practical Handbook. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.

Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en). Rules: [European Commission — Annex 25, Visa Code Practical Handbook (national reference amounts) ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/7130e21d-c1c8-41fd-9c83-b6fe312d4f5c_en).

Schengen assesses a tourist visa on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 87% base approval for Vietnamese citizens — your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Vietnamese applicants often face elevated scrutiny for visitor and student visas; strong ties to home and clear finances are decisive.

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Official — issued, 2025

90.6%

- Refused (2025)

  9.4%

- Refused (2024)

  10.8%

- Issued

  104,716

- Refused

  10,916

- Decided

  115,632

- Lodged (incl. pending)

  116,289

Official published figure: 9.4% refused in 2025, so 90.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Short-stay (type C) applications lodged in Vietnam at any Schengen consulate and refused during 2025, as a share of those decided (issued plus refused) — the European Commission's own basis. Rows are grouped by where an application was lodged, not by passport.

Source: [European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en).

An outcome for everyone who applied from this country, not your odds — estimate yours below.

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## Key requirements

- Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within the last 10 years
- Completed application, photo, and biometrics
- Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
- Round-trip itinerary and confirmed accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds; €90 visa fee (2026)

### Visa fee (cost)

€90 per adult, €45 for children 6–12, free under 6 — plus a service fee (typically €30–45) where an external centre (VFS/TLS) handles the application.

### Money & funds

There is no single Schengen-wide amount: each member state fixes its own means-of-subsistence reference figure, and the one that counts is the country you apply to. They range widely — €40/day plus €75 on entry in Portugal, €50/day in Greece, €55/day in the Netherlands, €120/day in France without a hotel booking, and €122.10/day with a €1,098.90 floor in Spain, while Germany sets no fixed figure and assesses case by case. The European Commission compiles all of them in Annex 25 of the Visa Code Practical Handbook.

### Typical timeline

Apply up to 6 months ahead and at least 15 days before travel; standard decisions take about 15 calendar days, occasionally up to 45.

## Common refusal reasons

- Insufficient or unclear means of subsistence
- Doubt about the purpose or intent to leave
- Missing or insufficient travel medical insurance
- Unjustified or inconsistent itinerary
- Previous Schengen overstay or visa misuse

## Where Vietnam sits in the official data

Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Vietnamese applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Vietnam.

### UK tourist visas — year to March 2026

The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality _and_ visa type, so it is the one place a tourist-visa figure for Vietnam actually exists. **14.4%** of Vietnamese tourist applications were refused across 21,838 decisions , against 16.1% the year before. That volume makes Vietnam the 19th-largest source of UK tourist applicants, of 110 countries with meaningful numbers. Different country, different rules — a reference point, not your odds here.

### US visitor visas — FY2025

A **22.1%** adjusted refusal rate places Vietnam **79th of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes — a lower refusal rate than 60% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Vietnam is 9.7 points below it.

### Schengen short-stay visas — 2025

Across all Schengen consulates in Vietnam, **9.4%** of short-stay applications were not issued — **42nd of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 6.2 points below the 15.6% median.

|Destination|Refused|Issued|Decided|
|-|-|-|-|
|Italy|4%|96%|9,744|
|Greece|4.7%|95.3%|1,570|
|Spain|7.4%|92.6%|4,160|
|France|8.3%|91.7%|50,750|
|the Netherlands|8.3%|91.7%|4,915|
|Germany|12.5%|87.5%|24,554|

Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Vietnam were refused least often by Italy at 4% and most often by Germany at 12.5% — a gap of 8.5 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights.

Demand and outcome moved together for Vietnam between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided **115,632** short-stay applications, against 109,702 the year before — up 5.4% — while the refusal rate went from 10.8% to 9.4%. That easing meant roughly 1,572 more applicants were issued a visa than 2024's rate would have produced.

Sources: [U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.

## Frequently asked questions

What is the Schengen tourist visa refusal rate for Vietnamese citizens?

9.4% in 2025, against 10.8% in 2024 — meaning 90.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Short-stay (type C) applications lodged in Vietnam at any Schengen consulate and refused during 2025, as a share of those decided (issued plus refused) — the European Commission's own basis. Rows are grouped by where an application was lodged, not by passport. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average.

Where does this Schengen refusal-rate figure come from?

From European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates, covering 2025. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself.

What matters most for a Schengen tourist visa?

Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.

Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?

Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.

Is this a guarantee of approval?

No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.

Is my information private?

Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.

How much is a Schengen visa in 2026?

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–12, and free for under-6s — the same across all Schengen countries. Service centres (e.g. VFS) may add a service fee.

Which country do I apply to for a Schengen visa?

The country of your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if the trip is evenly split.

Is travel insurance mandatory for a Schengen visa?

Yes. You need travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the whole Schengen area and stay.

How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.

## Explore related visa odds

### Compare Schengen states

- [Easiest Schengen country to get a visa from Vietnam](https://getvisaodds.com/easiest-schengen-country/vietnam)

### Official data

- [How much money you need, by country](https://getvisaodds.com/data/schengen-visa-money-requirements)
- [Schengen refusal rates by nationality](https://getvisaodds.com/data/schengen-visa-refusal-rates)

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- [Netherlands tourist visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/vietnamese-citizens/netherlands/tourist-visa)
- [Italy tourist visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/vietnamese-citizens/italy/tourist-visa)
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