Vietnam visa for Emirati citizens

Passport

United Arab Emirates

Destination

Vietnam

United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement: e-Visa
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

United Arab Emirates is one of 171 passports in the “e-visa” group for Vietnam. See the full Vietnam visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Vietnam is one of 16 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days
Bahrain	Visa-free	–
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	30 days
Iran	Visa-free	15 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	30 days
Jordan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Emirati citizens apply for Vietnam visa online?

Yes. United Arab Emirates passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Vietnam, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Vietnam passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Vietnam visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Vietnam before you book.