Vietnam Visa for Greek Passport Holders in Dubai — Complete Guide 2026

Yes. An ordinary Greek passport is not on Vietnam’s visa-free list, so Greek nationals need a visa to enter Vietnam. There are two layers to the surprise. First, many EU neighbours ARE exempt for 45 days — Germany, France, Italy, Spain and others — but Greece is not on that tourist exemption list. Second, Greece does appear on Vietnam’s exemption list, but the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs records it for diplomatic passports only (90 days within a 180-day period); ordinary and official passports are excluded. So for the ordinary passport carried for tourism and business, a visa is required — and the e-visa is the route, open to citizens of every country since August 2023.

The Vietnam e-visa is granted on the basis of your passport, not your residency. The official application asks only for a clear scan of your passport bio-page and a passport-style photo, plus your travel details — there is no Emirates ID field, no proof-of-residence requirement, and no need to submit your physical passport. A Greek national can apply from anywhere, and a UAE residence card is neither required nor an advantage; where agencies imply otherwise, it is not needed. The only UAE-specific practicality is payment: pay the government fee online with a UAE card that has international online transactions enabled.

1. 1Go to the official portal at evisa.gov.vn — the only official government site.
2. 2Choose “E-visa Issuance”, then “Outside Vietnam foreigners”, then “Apply new”.
3. 3Upload your white-background photo and a clear scan of your Greek passport bio-page.
4. 4Enter your full name in the Latin form printed in the passport machine-readable zone.
5. 5Select “Greece” as your nationality, then enter your passport number and expiry date.
6. 6Choose single or multiple entry, your entry and exit airports, and your travel dates.
7. 7Pay USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple) by card with international transactions enabled.
8. 8Save your registration code and return in about three working days to download and print the approved e-visa.

Because Greece is off Vietnam’s tourist exemption list, the e-visa is a step Greek travellers should not skip. OraVisa prepares and reviews Vietnam e-visa applications for Greek nationals and their families in Dubai — checking the passport scan, photo and details before submission so the application is right the first time.