Vietnam Embassy in the UAE

Vietnam is represented in the United Arab Emirates by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Abu Dhabi. There is no Vietnamese consulate in Dubai, Sharjah or any of the other emirates, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. This guide is for Emirati travelers, the UAE’s large expatriate community and Vietnamese citizens living there. It covers the embassy’s address, phone numbers, email and opening hours, plus a few practical tips before you get in touch.

Good news first: most travelers heading to Vietnam for a holiday or a short business trip never need to visit the embassy. UAE passport holders, and most foreign residents of the UAE, do need a visa for Vietnam, but the Vietnam e-visa is handled fully online. The embassy matters most when you need a special type of visa, help with Vietnamese documents, or support as a Vietnamese citizen abroad.

Embassy of Vietnam in Abu Dhabi

The Embassy is in Al Mushrif, a residential area on Abu Dhabi island that is home to many foreign missions. It serves all seven emirates.

The embassy’s public hours are short, so plan your visit for late morning. If you live in Dubai or one of the northern emirates, call or email first, since many questions can be sorted out without making the drive to Abu Dhabi.

What Can the Embassy Help With?

The embassy handles consular work for both foreigners and Vietnamese citizens. Services typically include:

• Vietnam visas issued at the embassy, for travelers whose plans need one
• Visa exemption certificates for overseas Vietnamese and their family members
• Passports and travel documents for Vietnamese citizens
• Notarization and legalization of documents to be used in Vietnam
• Citizen protection and support for Vietnamese workers and residents in the UAE

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. UAE passport holders and foreign residents of the UAE can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online without visiting the embassy or posting a passport. You fill in the form, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay, and receive the e-visa by email. Keep in mind that your visa requirements depend on the passport you hold, not on where you live.

The embassy is the better route when your trip doesn’t fit what the e-visa offers, for example certain work, study or other long-term stays. The embassy sets its own document list and fees for these cases, so check with them before you apply.

Practical Tips Before You Go

A little preparation goes a long way with consular offices. Keep these in mind:

• Call or email first. Hours, phone lines and procedures can change, and some services may need an appointment.
• Go before lunchtime. The public counter closes at 2:00 PM, so a late-morning visit gives you the best chance to finish in one trip.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on UAE holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and UAE National Day in December.
• Mind the time difference. The UAE is 3 hours behind Vietnam all year round.
• Heading only to Phu Quoc? Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island has its own visa-free policy for foreign visitors arriving directly from abroad. If your trip is limited to the island, check whether you need a visa at all before you apply.

Emirati Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

The Vietnamese embassy above serves people in the UAE. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as an Emirati citizen, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact the UAE’s own embassy there:

You can also email the embassy at HanoiEMB@mofa.gov.ae. It opens Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Emirati citizens can also reach the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs citizens’ service on +971 800 24 for help while abroad.