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Vietnam to United Arab Emirates visa requirements

Q: Isn't there a Vietnam-UAE visa exemption?

Yes, but the official UAE MoFA agreements list limits that exemption to diplomatic, special, and official passports. Ordinary passport holders traveling for tourism still need a pre-arranged visa.

Q: How long can I stay on a UAE tourist visa?

Common tourist visas allow 30 or 60 days, with single-entry and multiple-entry options depending on the issuing channel. The visa is usually valid for entry for 60 days from issue.

Q: How do I apply for the UAE tourist visa?

Apply before travel through an authorized UAE channel such as a licensed tourism establishment, authorized typing/tourism office, eligible sponsor, hotel or airline service, including Emirates when your itinerary qualifies.

Q: How much does it cost and how long does it take?

GDRFA lists AED 252 + 5% VAT for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa and AED 352 + VAT for 60 days, with a 48-hour expected completion time. Emirates lists about USD 90 for a 30-day single-entry visa and about 3-4 working days of processing.

Q: What documents do I need?

A passport valid 6+ months, a passport photo, passport bio-page scan, confirmed return/onward ticket, valid health or travel medical insurance, and accommodation or UAE sponsor details.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a pre-arranged UAE tourist visa/eVisa before travel. UAE MoFA lists Vietnam as visa-required, so there is no visa-free entry or tourist visa on arrival for ordinary passports; the Vietnam-UAE exemption is only for diplomatic, special, and official passports. Holders of Vietnamese ordinary passports are not eligible for visa-free entry or a tourist visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption page lists the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam as Visa Required, so tourists should obtain a pre-arranged UAE visit/tourist visa before departure. Official UAE channels describe 30-day and 60-day tourist visas, with single-entry and multiple-entry options depending on the sponsor or issuing channel. GDRFA Dubai's single-entry tourist visa service is for tourism stays of 30 or 60 days and must be issued through an accredited tourism establishment; ICP's tourist-visa FAQ likewise says applications are submitted by licensed tourism establishments and require health insurance, a travel ticket, and a passport valid for at least six months. Emirates passengers can apply online through Manage Your Booking when eligible, with tourist visa fees from about USD 90 for a 30-day single-entry visa and processing of about 3-4 working days. GDRFA lists government fees of AED 252 for a 30-day tourist visa and AED 352 for a 60-day tourist visa, plus 5% VAT. The UAE-Vietnam agreement in the official UAE MoFA agreements list covers only diplomatic, special, and official passports, not ordinary tourist passports.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-07-01

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-07-01

Visa type

Pre-arranged UAE tourist visa/eVisa

Maximum stay

30 or 60 days for common tourist visas

per entry

Entries

Single entry or multiple entry, depending on visa type/channel

from issue date

Visa fee

From AED 252 + 5% VAT via GDRFA, or about USD 90 via Emirates for 30-day single entry; service fees may apply

consular fee only

Processing time

48 hours via GDRFA service; about 3-4 working days via Emirates

standard track

Validity

Usually 60 days from issue to enter; stay is counted from arrival

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Vietnamese ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry into the UAE and has at least one blank page.

· 6 months validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Choose your tourist visa

Select a 30-day or 60-day tourist visa and decide whether single or multiple entry is needed. The exact menu and fee depend on whether you use GDRFA/ICP, an airline, a hotel, or a licensed tourism establishment.

· 30 or 60 days· Single/multiple

/03

Use an authorized channel

Apply before travel through a licensed tourism establishment, authorized typing/tourism office, a UAE resident sponsor when eligible, or the Emirates online visa service if your itinerary qualifies.

· Pre-arranged· Authorized sponsor

/04

Upload documents and pay

Submit a passport copy, a recent color photo, confirmed return/onward travel, health insurance, and accommodation or sponsor details requested by the channel, then pay the visa and service fees.

· Passport copy· Health insurance

/05

Wait for approval

GDRFA lists a 48-hour expected completion time for its single-entry tourist visa service; Emirates lists approximately 3-4 working days for its prearranged visa processing. Apply early in case extra documents are requested.

· 48 hours to 4 working days· Email/electronic visa

/06

Travel and enter the UAE

Print or save the approved visa, present it with your passport on arrival, and keep your return ticket, accommodation details, and insurance available for inspection.

· Carry visa copy· Show on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Vietnam -> United Arab Emirates · Pre-arranged UAE tourist visa/eVisa

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredVietnamese ordinary passport valid 6+ months from entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved UAE tourist visa/eVisa before departure

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent color passport-style photograph

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredClear scan of passport bio-data page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredValid health or travel medical insurance for the UAE

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed hotel reservation or UAE host/sponsor details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredVisa and service fee paid

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the trip

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa information to enter the country (Vietnam: Visa Required, checked 2026-06-29)GDRFA Dubai - Issuance of a single-entry tourist visa (checked 2026-06-29)Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security - Tourist visa FAQ (checked 2026-06-29)

Application link included: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa information to enter the country (Vietnam: Visa Required, checked 2026-06-29)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

GDRFA 30-day single-entry tourist visaAED 252 + 5% VATGovernment fee listed by GDRFA Dubai; channel fees can vary

GDRFA 60-day single-entry tourist visaAED 352 + 5% VATGovernment fee listed by GDRFA Dubai for a longer tourist stay

Emirates 30-day single-entry tourist visaUSD 90Approximate rate inclusive of VAT for eligible Emirates passengers

Emirates multiple-entry or 60-day tourist visasUSD 136-231Published Emirates prearranged visa range, depending on stay length and entries

Processing/service feesVariesAirline, VFS, tourism office, or sponsor fees may be added

Extension, if available through issuing channelUSD 230 via EmiratesExtension rules depend on visa type and authority approval

Total estimateAED 252 + VAT (GDRFA) or about USD 90 (Emirates) — two separate channels, not a currency conversion — Varies by visa type and service channelincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

GDRFA single-entry tourist visa service

48 hours

Expected completion time listed by GDRFA Dubai after requirements are met.

Emirates prearranged visa service

Approximately 3-4 working days

Published processing time for eligible Emirates passengers applying online.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Vietnam is listed as visa-required by UAE MoFA

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa information page lists the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam as Visa Required.

High

/02

No tourist visa on arrival for ordinary passports

Vietnam does not appear in the UAE visa-on-arrival categories used for ordinary tourist entry, so the visa should be approved before travel.

High

/03

Exemption agreement excludes ordinary tourists

The UAE-Vietnam agreement listed by UAE MoFA covers only diplomatic, special, and official passports.

Medium

/04

Passport validity under 6 months

The UAE strictly requires at least six months of passport validity from the date of entry.

Medium

/05

Missing ticket, insurance, or sponsor documents

Official UAE tourist-visa guidance requires travel ticket evidence, valid insurance, and sponsor/channel-specific documents.

Medium

/06

Applying too late

Processing can take from 48 hours to several working days, and authorities may request extra documents.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Present your passport and UAE entry permit or eVisa approval. The officer decides the final entry stamp and stay conditions.

/02

Customs

Declare restricted goods and large cash amounts when required. Keep medicines in original packaging with prescriptions.

/03

Connectivity

Airport SIM and eSIM options are widely available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi arrivals halls.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-07-01

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources. Clarified feeTotal wording so 'AED 252 + VAT / about USD 90' reads as two separate fee channels (GDRFA vs Emirates), not a currency conversion between the two amounts.

2026-06-29

Codex checked Vietnam to UAE tourist-visa rules

Rechecked official UAE MoFA, GDRFA Dubai, ICP, Emirates, and UAE MoFA agreements pages; kept the pre-arranged tourist visa/eVisa verdict for Vietnamese ordinary passports, added checked-date, replaced weak sources, and refreshed fees, processing, passport-validity, insurance, and diplomatic/special/official-passport exemption wording.

2026-05-30

Vietnam to United Arab Emirates route verified

Confirmed via Emirates, Sherpa, and the UAE ICP that ordinary Vietnamese passport holders require a pre-arranged tourist eVisa (no visa-free/VOA); the bilateral exemption applies only to diplomatic/official passports. Standard fees and 30-day single-entry option verified.

/09 — The questions