Vietnam e-visa requirements for UAE residents

Before traveling to Vietnam, UAE nationals should know that they need to acquire a valid visa to enter the country. UAE passport holders can apply for many different types of visa including: Tourist visa, business visa,... Since February 2, 2017, the Vietnam Immigration Department has introduced the Vietnam electronic visa which is applied and issued online. Until now, the most convenient way to get a visa for short trips to Vietnam is by applying for a Vietnam electronic visa. It takes UAE travelers about 20 minutes to complete the visa application online form and pay the visa fee.

The Vietnam electronic visa for UAE citizens is solely valid for the purposes of travel and business activities. It has a validity period of 30 days from the date specified in the application form. Because this is a single-entry visa, UAE travelers are allowed to enter Vietnam once using this type of visa. UAE citizens who wish to visit Vietnam for purposes other than tourism are strongly advised to apply for a regular visa at the nearest Embassy.

In order to request an electronic visa, UAE nationals should check the Vietnam visa requirements first. Once they possess enough required documents, they can begin the application process for a Vietnam visa.

No. All Vietnam destinations are open to international travelers as of 0:00 on May 15. There is no need for self-isolation, and all requirements for SARS-CoV-2 testing in advance of the arrival will be temporarily postponed. UAE travelers need to follow the following guideline for a secure trip to Vietnam:

• The Vietnamese Government temporarily suspended pre-entry Covid test requirements from May 15th, 2022.
• Travelers are not required to quarantine upon arrival
• Within 10 days before their departure: UAE travelers are advised to self-monitor their health. If they have symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection (fever; cough; sore throat; runny nose, stuffy nose; body aches, fatigue, chills; decreased or lost taste; decreased or lost sense of smell; pain, headache; diarrhea; difficulty breathing; respiratory inflammation...), they must immediately notify the nearest medical facility for instructions.

Although it is not mandatory, UAE passport holders should purchase a travel insurance plan to ensure a secure trip to Vietnam. This is not to mention travel insurance will help their visa application be approved by the Vietnamese Government easier. The Vietnam Immigration Services is happy to work with Trawick Insurance, one of Forbes' top-rated travel insurance providers. With only US$ 299 per person, travelers are offered up to US$ 50,000.00 Covered Expenses for medical treatments, and other unexpected occurrences that happen during their trip.

Yes. Although foreigners are not required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival, UAE passport holders are advised to take at least 02 doses of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Vietnam. Vietnam has temporarily recognized COVID-19 vaccine passports or certificates from 72 countries to facilitate the entry of UAE arrivals who are fully vaccinated.

Within 10 days upon entry, UAE passengers need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• In order to keep the Covid-19 pandemic in control, UAE citizens should closely monitor their health before their trip to Vietnam.
• If passengers exhibit symptoms of Covid-19, please immediately notify the nearest hospitals or clinics for further instructions. In case UAE travelers test positive with COVID-19, they may have to self-isolate for 7 days. Most provinces permit self-isolation at their place of residence in Vietnam if it meets the requirements of local authorities, but UAE visitors are recommended to self-isolate in a designated quarantine center or hotel.
• Take preventive action such as wearing a mask, or cleaning their hands with disinfectant solutions.

Though it is not mandatory, all international travelers entering Vietnam should obtain a Travel Insurance before departure. This insurance will protect travelers’ benefits, including Covid-19 treatment in case of unexpected occurrences during a journey to Vietnam. It also helps their visa application be approved by the Vietnamese Immigration Department easier.

UAE citizens should apply for a Vietnam visa at least 07 days in advance of their travel date because the processing time for electronic visa applications for Vietnam is typically three working days. For UAE visitors who want their visas in a matter of hours, Vietnam Immigration Services also offers the Rush visa service. This service allows UAE travelers to receive their visa for Vietnam in just 24 hours. UAE applicants should carefully review all the information they have supplied in the application form. This is crucial since any typos or mismatched information could cause the delay on processing.

UAE passport holders should have the following documents at hand to meet the visa requirements for Vietnam electronic visas:

• A passport issued by the UAE Government that is valid for at least six months beyond the planned arrival date in Vietnam.
• There should be at least two blank pages in the passport for stamping by the Immigration Officer at a border checkpoint.
• A scanned copy of the biographical page from the passport (with full information, not missing any details or lines)
• 01 photograph (in any size you have available) for each individual. It must be in color with the full face of applicants wearing formal clothes.

Yes, you can. UAE citizens are eligible for a Vietnam electronic visa which was introduced by the Vietnam Immigration Department in 2017. This new visa policy is designed to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining a visa for Vietnam. Therefore, UAE nationals can save a lot of time and effort compared to the regular visa application at the Embassy as before.

The Vietnam Immigration Services has made it easier for UAE tourists to obtain a visa by creating a simple application form. To apply for a Vietnam visa online, UAE nationals are required to provide some personal and passport information. All these information are necessary: Number of visa, type of visa, purpose of visit, port of arrival, processing time, full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of arrival/ departure. It is critical to double-check all the details provided in this form to avoid any unnecessary delays.

The payment for the visa fee should be made before UAE applicants submit their application form. If everything goes smoothly, UAE travelers will receive their visas in 24 hours to 03 business days. They should print a hard copy of their visa and bring it with them during their trip to Vietnam.