27 expert guides to help UAE residents with Vietnam visa applications from Dubai
Our Vietnam visa guides are written specifically for UAE residents applying from Dubai. Each guide covers the latest requirements, required documents, processing times, fees, and step-by-step application instructions. Whether you need a tourist visa, business visa, or transit visa for Vietnam, our Dubai-based visa specialists have compiled everything you need to know. All information is verified against official embassy and consulate sources and updated regularly to reflect the latest policy changes.
Each guide below includes document checklists, appointment booking details, common rejection reasons and how to avoid them, visa validity and permitted stay durations, and practical tips from applicants who have successfully obtained their Vietnam visa from Dubai. Select a guide to get started with your application. For personalised assistance, contact our visa consultants for a free assessment of yourVietnam visa eligibility and application timeline.
Yes — Emirati passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa; the UAE visa-free listing covers only diplomatic and official passports. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo — no Emirates ID needed. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideEgyptian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — the UAE-region “visa-free” listings are diplomatic passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideJordanian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — Jordan has no visa-free arrangement with Vietnam. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideLebanese passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — Lebanon has no visa-free arrangement with Vietnam. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideSaudi passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — Saudi Arabia has no visa-free arrangement with Vietnam. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideTunisian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is for diplomatic and official passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideMoroccan passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is diplomatic and official passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideTurkish passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is diplomatic and official passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideAustrian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — Austria is NOT on Vietnam’s 45-day exemption list, even though Germany and Italy are. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID.
Read Full GuideIrish passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — Ireland is NOT on Vietnam’s 45-day exemption list, even though the UK is. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID.
Read Full GuidePortuguese passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — Portugal is NOT on Vietnam’s 45-day exemption list, even though Spain and France are. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID.
Read Full GuideGreek passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — Greece is NOT on Vietnam’s 45-day exemption list, and its only exemption is for diplomatic passports. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID.
Read Full GuideMoldovan passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is diplomatic and official passports only, and Moldova is not in the EU. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID.
Read Full GuideAmerican passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — even a strong US passport is not visa-free for Vietnam. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideCanadian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — even a strong Canadian passport is not visa-free for Vietnam. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideMexican passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is diplomatic and official passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideColombian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is diplomatic and official passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuidePeruvian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is diplomatic and official passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideAustralian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — even a strong Australian passport is not visa-free for Vietnam. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideNew Zealand passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — even a strong NZ passport is not visa-free for Vietnam. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideChinese passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — the ordinary passport is not visa-free for tourism. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideNigerian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa — any visa-free listing is diplomatic and official passports only. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn with passport and photo, no Emirates ID. Fees, process and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideFilipino passport holders are visa-exempt in Vietnam for stays up to 21 days. Guide for Filipinos in Dubai: when you still need a Vietnam e-visa (longer stays or non-tourism), the e-visa process, fees and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideRussian passport holders are visa-exempt in Vietnam for up to 45 days per entry (until 14 March 2028). Guide for Russians in Dubai: when you still need a Vietnam e-visa, the process, fees and OraVisa help.
Read Full GuideComplete guide to Vietnam visa for Indian passport holders in Dubai. E-visa (USD 25), visa on arrival, documents, processing times, and OraVisa expert assistance.
Read Full GuideVietnam visa from Dubai: e-visa, visa on arrival, fees, documents & processing times. Everything UAE residents need to visit Vietnam in 2026.
Read Full GuideStep-by-step guide to applying for a Vietnam e-visa from Dubai. Official portal, fees (USD 25), photo requirements, processing time, and common mistakes to avoid.
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