Vietnam Visa for UAE Residents 2026 | Apply from Dubai

Do UAE Residents Need a Vietnam Visa?

This depends on your passport. UAE nationals currently need a Vietnam visa, but qualify for the eVisa channel. EU/Schengen citizens, US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Korean, ASEAN passport holders all need either a visa or eVisa for stays exceeding short visa-free agreements.

The big change in Vietnam's visa policy: since August 2023, the eVisa is available to citizens of every country in the world, valid for up to 90 days, multiple entry. This is one of the most generous tourist visa changes by any country in recent years and applies equally to UAE residents and visitors.

For UAE residents on Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Egyptian, British, American, or any other passport — the Vietnam eVisa is now the standard route, and it can be issued in 3–5 working days fully online.

Vietnam Visa Types Available from Dubai

The eVisa at 90 days multiple-entry is sufficient for almost all leisure and short-business travel. It is fully online — no embassy visit required.

The Visa on Arrival route now exists primarily for last-minute travel via approval letter (issued through Vietnamese travel agencies). Most travellers should choose eVisa instead — VOA still requires a pre-approved invitation letter and an additional handling step at the airport.

Who Can Apply for a Vietnam Visa from the UAE?

• You hold a passport valid for 6+ months from intended exit
• You hold a valid UAE residence visa (helpful but not strictly required for eVisa)
• You have confirmed entry and exit details
• For sponsored visas: you have a confirmed Vietnamese sponsor

Which Channel Should You Apply Through?

1. Vietnam eVisa portal (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) — official Immigration Department site. Fully online, no submission cost on our side — UAE residents pay only the official government channel directly — submit directly through the official portal.
2. Vietnam Embassy in Abu Dhabi — for sponsored business, work, family visit, and investor visas not covered by eVisa.
3. Visa on Arrival via approval letter — useful for last-minute travel but eVisa is generally simpler.

Avoid third-party "Vietnam visa" sites — most add significant markups over the official channel and add no value. We submit through the official Vietnam Immigration portal and pass the actual government cost in your written quote.

Who Cannot Apply from Dubai?

• Passport with less than 6 months validity
• Active overstay history in Vietnam — must be cleared first
• Recently refused applicants with same documentation
• Wrong intended port of entry selected on application — eVisa specifies entry/exit airports/borders

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa from Dubai

1. Confirm your route: Send us your passport scan, intended dates, and entry/exit airport (Hanoi, Saigon/Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, etc.). We confirm eVisa eligibility within 30 minutes during office hours.
2. Prepare documents: Vietnam eVisa needs only passport scan and recent photograph — minimal documentation.
3. Submit through official portal: We complete the application, upload documents, submit through the official channel, and monitor.
4. Track approval: Standard processing is 3–5 working days; many cases issue in 24–72 hours.
5. Print the eVisa: Vietnam requires a printed copy at airline check-in and at immigration. Save digital copy on phone as backup.
6. Entry at the specified port: The eVisa names your specific entry/exit ports. Entering through a different port causes refused entry.

Vietnam Visa Requirements: Complete Document Checklist

eVisa

• Passport biographical page with 6+ months validity from exit
• Recent passport-size photograph (4x6 cm, white background)
• Intended entry and exit dates and ports
• Hotel address or contact in Vietnam
• Email address for receiving the eVisa PDF

Visa on Arrival (via approval letter)

• Pre-approved invitation letter from a licensed Vietnamese travel agent
• Two passport-size photographs to present at airport
• Stamping at the airport on arrival
• Original passport with 6+ months validity

Business Visa (DN1/DN2 — sponsored)

• Invitation/sponsorship letter from a registered Vietnamese company
• Sponsor's company registration extract
• Cover letter from UAE employer confirming purpose
• Confirmed accommodation and travel

Family Visit Visa (TT)

• Sponsor's residency permit in Vietnam
• Proof of relationship (marriage / birth certificate, attested)
• Sponsor's invitation letter

Getting a Quote for Your Vietnam Visa from Dubai

Government and visa-center processing for Vietnam changes regularly — and the right amount for your case depends on your nationality, the visa type you need, urgency (standard vs. express), and the number of entries. Rather than publishing numbers that go out of date, our team issues an itemised quote tailored to your application.

Contact our Dubai visa consultants for an all-inclusive, no-surprises quote covering everything you need: government and embassy submission, processing, optional express handling, courier, document drafting where required, and our professional handling end-to-end.

• WhatsApp: message us with your passport scan and travel dates
• Phone: +971 4 370 5995 (Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm Gulf Standard Time)
• In person: 408 Nasser Lootah Building, Bur Dubai (Consulate Area), Dubai UAE

Most quote requests receive a written reply within 30 minutes during office hours, including a clear breakdown of what is included, the expected processing time, and the document checklist for your specific case.

Processing Time and Visa Validity

Processing Times

• Standard eVisa: 3–5 working days from submission, often faster.
• Express eVisa (via certain Vietnam-side facilitators): 1–2 working days.
• Visa on Arrival approval letter: 2–5 working days for letter; visa stamped on arrival.
• Sponsored business visa (DN1/DN2): 7–14 working days, dependent on Vietnam sponsor.

Recommended lead time: at least 1 week before travel for eVisa.

Visa Validity Scenarios

• eVisa — up to 90 days of stay, single or multiple entry, 90 days validity from issue
• VOA — 30 days single, 90 days single, or 1 year multiple as per pre-approval
• Business sponsored visa — up to 1 year multiple entry, renewable inside Vietnam

Common Mistakes UAE Applicants Make

• Wrong entry port selected: The eVisa names specific airports (Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, etc.) and land borders. Entering elsewhere causes refused entry.
• No printed copy at check-in: Vietnam Airlines, Emirates and others occasionally insist on a printed eVisa even when your phone has the PDF.
• Photograph wrong size: Vietnam eVisa needs 4x6 cm photograph. Wrong size delays processing.
• Booking non-refundable flights early: Use refundable bookings until eVisa PDF is in hand.
• Working on tourist visa: Strict rule — Vietnam has tightened against remote workers using eVisa for income work. Use the right business or work channel.
• Choosing third-party sites: Many add heavy markups over the official channel and provide no additional value. We use the official immigration portal.
• Travelling close to eVisa expiry: If the eVisa expires before your planned exit, you face overstay penalties. Always include a buffer.

Why Apply Through Green Apple Travel from Dubai?

Green Apple Travel & Tourism has been processing UAE-resident visa applications since 2012 — that's 13+ years of experience moving Dubai files through embassies, VFS Global, BLS International, and direct consulate channels across more than 50 countries. For your Vietnam application, that means:

• Document review before submission — a senior consultant pre-checks your file against the consulate's current requirements, which change quietly and frequently. Most rejections we see come from preventable document errors caught at this stage.
• Appointment booking handled for you — we hold appointment slots and book on your behalf. No fighting the visa-center calendar, no unsuitable time slots.
• Direct relationships with submission centres — we know which counter to use, what the staff need to see first, and how to handle file resubmissions when extra documents are requested.
• Honest assessment of approval odds — if your case is borderline (recent refusal, weak documentation, complex itinerary), we tell you upfront before you spend time and money on an application unlikely to succeed.
• Real office in Bur Dubai — drop your documents in person, ask questions face-to-face, and meet the consultant working on your file. We are not a call-centre or a website that subcontracts overseas.
• Written quote, no surprises — every quote is itemised. Embassy/government, processing, courier, optional express service — you see exactly where your money goes before you commit.