Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for UAE?
The official link goes to icp.gov.ae. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
UAE entry rules for Vietnamese citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Pre-arranged visit visa (entry permit) applied for by a UAE sponsor: host/relative, licensed tourism establishment (hotel/tour operator) or airline |
| Fee | ICP (direct, via a UAE sponsor file): AED 100 application + AED 100 per month single-entry (AED 200 per month multiple-entry) visit-visa issuance + AED 100 smart-service fee, plus a financial guarantee of AED 1,000 (single entry) or AED 2,000 (multiple entry). Airline, hotel and agent prices differ (Emirates lists tourist visas from USD 90). |
| Stay | 30, 60 or 90 days (pre-arranged visit visa; extendable, total stay max 120 days) |
| Validity | Enter within 60 days of issue (ICP; extendable once for a similar period) |
| When to apply | Apply before travel; ICP processing time 2 days once a sponsor applies |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Vietnamese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: UAE entry requirements.
The details for a Vietnamese passport.
Listed 'Visa Required' on the UAE MOFA visa-exemption page (11 Oct 2026): not eligible for visa on arrival. ICP issues visit visas for 30, 60 or 90 days through a sponsor file (resident host, licensed tourism establishment); extensions are possible up to 120 days in total, and a return ticket is required for most visit categories. Correction (11 Oct 2026): the earlier record said 30 or 60 days only. Pre-approved entry permit alternative (Emirates/ICP): holders of a US green card or US visa, or a UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore residence permit/visa valid 6+ months can get a 14-day or 60-day single-entry permit (Emirates lists USD 63 and USD 141.36). Passport must be valid at least 6 months from entry.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months from the date of entry (u.ae, FCDO, State Dept). Residence permit holders: 3 months (FCDO). The 12-page US emergency passport is not accepted. Canada: temporary and emergency passports cannot be used to enter (accepted for exit and transit); you must leave on the passport you entered with.
The short answers.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for UAE?
Yes. Vietnamese citizens apply online for the Pre-arranged visit visa (entry permit) applied for by a UAE sponsor: host/relative, licensed tourism establishment (hotel/tour operator) or airline before travelling for stays of 30, 60 or 90 days (pre-arranged visit visa; extendable, total stay max 120 days).
How much does it cost for Vietnamese citizens?
ICP (direct, via a UAE sponsor file): AED 100 application + AED 100 per month single-entry (AED 200 per month multiple-entry) visit-visa issuance + AED 100 smart-service fee, plus a financial guarantee of AED 1,000 (single entry) or AED 2,000 (multiple entry). Airline, hotel and agent prices differ (Emirates lists tourist visas from USD 90).. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in UAE?
30, 60 or 90 days (pre-arranged visit visa; extendable, total stay max 120 days). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Vietnamese citizens apply?
Apply before travel; ICP processing time 2 days once a sponsor applies.
Where do Vietnamese citizens apply?
On the official site, icp.gov.ae. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue UAE visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.