There are 3 common ways to get a visa to Vietnam: getting Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy (traditional applicatyion) or getting Vietnam visa on arrival or e-visa (online application).
Normally, people applies for Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy for their “peace of mind”, as their words, even it takes more time and money. Meanwhile, Vietnam visa on arrival and e-visa is 100% legitimate as it is issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department, a government organization belonging to the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security. In some cases, visa on arrival and e-visa are even more secured and convenient as you don’t have to send your passport off and the application will be processed online absolutely using SSL encryption technology. It becomes more and more popular and is used by million of travelers going to Vietnam today.
Below is the instruction on how to apply for Vietnam visa from United Arab Emirates:
1. Apply for Vietnam e-visa
From August 15, 2023 all the nationalities including United Arab Emirates (ARE) are elegible for Vietnam e-visa application. Vietnam e-visa is valid for 90 days with single or multiple entry.
Vietnam e-visa is the easiest and cheapest way to obtain a visa to Vietnam. However, there are things you need to know to ensure your e-visa will be granted on time:
- You need to prepare a good copy of passport and portrait photo;
- You must fill out the form with correct information as it displays on your passport;
- You must provide a full temporary address in Vietnam but not the hotel name only;
- Before submitting the visa application, you should verify the data again to ensure there is no mistakes;
After 3 – 5 working days the visa will be completed and you can easily download it from the website. Please check the status of your visa applcation frequently and update the information if required.
If you don’t receive your visa after 5 working days and your flight time is coming soon, we can help you speed up your visa process and make it done within 2 working hours, 4 working hours or 1 working day.
2. Apply in person at Vietnam Embassy or Consulates
Embassy of Vietnam in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Address: Villa 0101, 27th str., sector 24, Al Mushrif area, Abu Dhabi, the UAE
Phone: + 971.2.449 6710
Fax: + 971.2.449 673
Email: vnconsul@emirates.net.ae
Note:
Working hours: 08:00 AM – 14:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday.
** Remember to prepare full the required documents for visa application at Vietnam Embassy in United Arab Emirates before coming there to save you time.
For a tourist visa, you will need to submit:
- Visa application form (will get from the Vietnam Embassy directly or download from their website);
- Two photos (usually 4 cm x 6 cm or 3 cm x 4 cm but not strictly);
- Your original passport (will be hold during your visa being processed);
- Visa fee (which varies from one Vietnam Embassy or Consulates to another)
A business visa usually also requires a sponsored letter and documents from the agency or company in Vietnam. The process usually takes 5 working days (in person) or 2-3 weeks (by post) depending on the service you use.
3. Apply a visa on arrival to Vietnam
Visa on arrival is the process that you will apply for a visa online then pickup visa upon arrival airports in Vietnam. It is a legitimate alternative to obtaining a full visa stamp from the Vietnam Embassy in United Arab Emirates with simple process and much cheaper cost. It is beneficial for those who do not have much free time to apply for visa in person at the Vietnam Embassy or those who is residing in the cities with no Vietnam Embassy or Consulates nearby.
The visa on arrival process will take 48 hours maximum from the time of payment completion then an authorized visa approval letter will send to your registered email. In emergency cases, you can apply for rush Vietnam visa service and the visa approval letter will be delivered in just a few hours. What you need to do is to print out the letter, bring along with your passport, photos, stamping fee and obtain a full visa stamp at Immigration Counter at Vietnam airports. Once issued, it is exactly same as a visa issued by the Vietnam Embassy or Consulates with similar limitations and conditions for using. See more how Vietnam visa on arrival works
Please make an application and take the experience on our services, we believe you will feel happy and satisfied. If you need further information about the visa service, you can check more at FAQs section or contact us for more support.