Vietnam visa for United Arab Emirates citizens

Do UAE citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

UAE nationals are REQUIRED to obtain a valid visa before entering Vietnam for tourism, business, or other purposes. There are two options for obtaining a Vietnam visa: applying in person at the Vietnam Embassy in the UAE or applying for a visa on arrival.

How to apply for a Vietnamese visa on an UAE passport

Visa at the Vietnam Embassy

Nationals with UAE citizenship who wish to obtain a Vietnam visa can apply for it in person at the Vietnam Embassy in UAE. To apply for a Vietnam visa at the embassy, you will need to complete the visa application form, provide a valid passport with at least six months validity, a passport-sized photo, and pay the visa fee in cash.

Apply for an e-visa online

Currently, United Arab Emirates are eligible to apply for the e-visa program for Vietnam. However, individuals of other nationalities residing in the UAE can refer to the list of eligible countries for the e-visa scheme.

Apply for a visa on arrival

UAE residents can get a Vietnam visa on arrival if traveling to Vietnam by air. To obtain it, you must apply online through a reputable visa service provider and receive a visa approval letter via email.

The letter must be presented at the Vietnamese airport along with a completed visa application form, a valid passport with at least six-month validity, a passport-sized photo, and the visa stamping fee in cash.

How much is the visa fee for UAE passports?

Travel tips for Emirati nationals visiting Vietnam

How to get there

Direct and connecting flights between Vietnam and the UAE are available on a daily basis. Most flights connect international airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, and Dubai International Airport or Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE.

Some of the airlines that operate flights between Vietnam and the UAE are Emirates, Etihad Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and AirAsia.

Dubai - Ho Chi Minh City

Abu Dhabi - Ho Chi Minh City

Weather information

Inhabitants in Vietnam and UAE experience different climates and types of weather.

• Climate: Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity and distinct rainy and dry seasons. On the other hand, UAE has a hot desert climate with high temperatures and low humidity throughout the year.
• Weather: The northern part of Vietnam experiences four seasons with cool winters from November to February and hot summers from June to August. The central and southern parts of Vietnam have a more consistent temperature throughout the year with a hot and humid climate. The rainy season in Vietnam is from May to October. In UAE, the summer from May to September is extremely hot while winter is milder.
• Temperature: Vietnam has an average temperature of around 20-25°C (68-77°F) during the dry season from November to April, which can drop to 10-15°C (50-59°F) in the winter months of December and January. The southern part is hotter than the northern one. By contrast, in UEA, the temperature can reach up to 50°C (122°F). The winter season from November to April is more temperate with temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F).