Vietnam Visa Requirements for Emiratis citizens

Visa requirement for Emiratis citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Emiratis passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 3, 2026, 6:30 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Emiratis passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 06:30 - Thursday - 03 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Emiratis nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from United Arab Emirates who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Emiratis passport holders or foreign passports living in United Arab Emirates can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from United Arab Emirates, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Emiratis passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 173 AED)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Abu Dhabi time on .
5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in United Arab Emirates, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
• Application form (Click here to download)
• 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
• Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from United Arab Emirates. The process involves 4 simple steps:

1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in AED, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from United Arab Emirates can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from United Arab Emirates)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	5253.8 km / 3264.5 miles (8 hours, 45 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	5357.3 km / 3328.9 miles (8 hours, 55 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	5917.8 km / 3677.2 miles (9 hours, 51 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	5646.9 km / 3508.8 miles (9 hours, 24 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	5659.3 km / 3516.5 miles (9 hours, 25 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	5596.6 km / 3477.6 miles (9 hours, 19 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	5471.2 km / 3399.7 miles (9 hours, 7 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	5709.9 km / 3548.0 miles (9 hours, 30 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	5644.4 km / 3507.3 miles (9 hours, 24 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	5357.0 km / 3328.7 miles (8 hours, 55 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	5272.7 km / 3276.3 miles (8 hours, 47 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	5324.5 km / 3308.5 miles (8 hours, 52 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	5505.5 km / 3420.9 miles (9 hours, 10 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	5476.5 km / 3402.9 miles (9 hours, 7 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	5035.9 km / 3129.1 miles (8 hours, 23 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	5525.9 km / 3433.6 miles (9 hours, 12 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	5650.1 km / 3510.8 miles (9 hours, 25 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	5462.3 km / 3394.1 miles (9 hours, 6 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	5130.9 km / 3188.2 miles (8 hours, 33 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	5160.6 km / 3206.6 miles (8 hours, 36 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	5557.1 km / 3453.0 miles (9 hours, 15 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	5545.8 km / 3446.0 miles (9 hours, 14 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	4963.7 km / 3084.3 miles (8 hours, 16 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	5605.6 km / 3483.2 miles (9 hours, 20 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	5631.2 km / 3499.1 miles (9 hours, 23 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	5660.9 km / 3517.5 miles (9 hours, 26 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	5464.8 km / 3395.6 miles (9 hours, 6 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	5388.0 km / 3348.0 miles (8 hours, 58 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	5352.6 km / 3325.9 miles (8 hours, 55 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	5909.8 km / 3672.2 miles (9 hours, 50 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	5849.4 km / 3634.6 miles (9 hours, 44 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	5725.9 km / 3557.9 miles (9 hours, 32 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	5778.3 km / 3590.5 miles (9 hours, 37 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	United Arab Emirates	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	15:54 (28 August, 2026)	18:54 (28 August, 2026)	United Arab Emirates is 3.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	9,976,391	97,964,692	87,988,301 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	sky is clear 40°C (Abu Dhabi)	light rain 27°C (Hanoi)	13°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Abu Dhabi	Hanoi (5254.0 km / 3265.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (5710.0 km / 3548.0 miles)	Average distance is 5503 km or 3419 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in United Arab Emirates	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 4 days, 5 hours (Abu Dhabi local time)