Apply UAE visa for Vietnamese Citizens

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the UAE? It depends. As of 25 June 2026, Vietnamese passport holders can get a visa on arrival — but only if they hold a qualifying visa or residence permit from one of nine countries. Everyone else still needs a pre-arranged UAE visit visa before flying. White Sky Travel, a licensed Dubai travel agency, helps Vietnamese travellers with both routes — from AED 450, processed in 2–3 days.

New for 2026: UAE visa on arrival for Vietnamese citizens

On 25 June 2026, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security added Vietnam to its visa-on-arrival list, alongside Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa. There is one key condition: your nationality alone is not enough.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders (and accompanying family members) can receive a visa on arrival only if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from one of these nine countries:

• United States, United Kingdom, or any EU member state
• Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
• Japan, South Korea, or Singapore

If you qualify, two options are issued at the airport: a 14-day visa for AED 100 (extendable once for a further 14 days) or a 60-day visa for AED 250 (single stay, not extendable). Your Vietnamese passport must be valid for at least six months.

Don’t hold a qualifying permit? Then you’ll need a pre-arranged UAE tourist visa before you travel — which is simple, and we handle it for you (see below).

UAE tourist visa types & fees for Vietnamese citizens

All prices include VAT and processing. Not sure which fits your trip? Message us and we’ll help you choose.

How the UAE visa validity works

• 60 days to enter: once issued, your visa is valid to enter the UAE within 60 days.
• Stay activates on arrival: your 30 or 60 allowed days start counting from the day you enter, not from the issue date.
• Multiple entry: works the same way — once you enter, your allowed days activate and you can travel in and out of the UAE freely within them.

Documents required

• A clear copy of your Vietnamese passport (valid at least 6 months) — main page and back cover.
• A recent passport-size photo with a white background.
• A round-trip (two-way) flight ticket.
• A hotel reservation for your stay.

Don’t have a ticket or hotel yet? We can provide a round-trip ticket and a hotel reservation for your visa application, so you can apply now and finalise plans later.

Renewing your visa without leaving the UAE

• 30-day visa: renew up to 3 times, 30 days each.
• 60-day visa: renew up to 2 times, 30 days each.

After your renewals are used, stay longer with an airport-to-airport visa change or a visa change by bus — both arranged by White Sky Travel.

Processing time & insurance

Most UAE tourist visas for Vietnamese citizens are processed in 2–3 working days. Your visa comes with COVID-19 coverage insurance included; if you’d like emergency medical travel insurance, add a plan through our insurance quote tool.

Getting to the UAE from Vietnam

There are direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Dubai (around 7 hours) with Emirates, plus connecting options on Etihad, Vietnam Airlines and others. We can book your flights with Tabby or Tamara monthly payments alongside your visa — see flight booking options.

Bringing family or friends from Vietnam?

If you’re already in the UAE and want to bring family or friends from Vietnam, we handle everything under one roof — visa, flights, hotels and insurance — with monthly payments via Tabby, Tamara or a UAE credit card, spread over up to 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Can Vietnamese citizens get a UAE visa on arrival now?

Yes, since 25 June 2026 — but only if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, an EU member state, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea or Singapore. Eligible travellers get a 14-day visa for AED 100 or a 60-day visa for AED 250 at the airport. Without a qualifying permit, you need a pre-arranged visa.

I don’t have a residence permit abroad — can I still visit the UAE?

Yes. Most Vietnamese travellers apply for a pre-arranged UAE tourist visa before flying. We process 30-day and 60-day visas (single or multiple entry) for you in 24 to 48 hours.

How much is a UAE visa for Vietnamese citizens?

A 30-day single-entry visa is AED 450 and a 60-day single-entry is AED 650. Multiple-entry visas are AED 850 (30-day) and AED 1,050 (60-day). Transit visas are AED 250 (48 hours) and AED 360 (96 hours). All include VAT and processing.

Does the visa on arrival cover my family travelling with me?

Yes. The June 2026 visa-on-arrival facility also covers accompanying family members, provided they each meet the same residence-permit condition.

What documents do Vietnamese travellers need for a UAE visa?

A passport copy (valid at least 6 months, main page and back cover), a white-background passport photo, a round-trip flight ticket and a hotel reservation. If you don’t have the ticket or hotel yet, we can provide them for your application.

How long can I stay, and can I extend?

You can stay 30 or 60 days depending on the visa, counted from entry. You can renew without exiting — a 30-day visa up to 3 times and a 60-day visa up to 2 times, 30 days each — then exit and re-enter via an airport or bus visa change.

Are there direct flights from Vietnam to the UAE?

Yes. Emirates flies direct from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Dubai in about 7 hours, with connecting options on other airlines. We can book your flights with Tabby or Tamara.