The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Abu Dhabi is Vietnam’s only diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates. It serves Vietnamese citizens in all seven emirates and handles some visas and document legalisation for Emiratis and UAE residents. There is no Vietnamese consulate in Dubai – Dubai, Sharjah and northern-emirates residents also use the embassy in Abu Dhabi.
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Vietnam Embassy in Abu Dhabi: contact details
| Official website | vnembassy-abudhabi.mofa.gov.vn |
|---|---|
| Address | Villa 147, Salama Bint Butti Street (Street 23), Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi |
| Phone | +971 2 449 6710 |
| Citizen protection hotline (Vietnamese citizens, emergencies) | +971 50 129 9789 |
| Office hours | Weekdays (Monday–Friday). Public-counter hours are limited and the embassy closes on UAE and Vietnamese public holidays – check the official website or call before you go. |
Checked against public sources in November 2026. Older directories list a previous address (Villa 101–102, Street 27, Al Mushrif). Always confirm on the official website before visiting.
Is there a Vietnam consulate in Dubai?
No. Vietnam has no consulate in Dubai or any other emirate. All consular services in the UAE – passports, civil status, legalisation and visas that cannot be obtained online – are handled by the embassy in Abu Dhabi. Allow time for the drive (about 1.5 hours from Dubai) and confirm opening hours before you travel.
What the embassy handles
For Vietnamese citizens in the UAE
- Passports: first issue, renewal, replacement and travel documents (laissez-passer)
- Civil status: birth, marriage and death registration, marital status certificates
- Nationality: keeping, renouncing or regaining Vietnamese nationality
- Consular certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizen protection and emergency assistance
For Emiratis and other UAE residents
- Visas that cannot be obtained online (some work, study, investor and long-stay visas)
- 5-year visa exemption certificates for people of Vietnamese origin and their spouses or children
- Legalisation of UAE documents for use in Vietnam (documents usually need UAE MOFA attestation first)
Do you need the embassy for a tourist visa?
Usually not. UAE citizens and most expats in the UAE apply for Vietnam’s e-visa online at evisa.gov.vn – up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, government fee US$25 or US$50, about 3 working days. Visa on arrival is also possible for air arrivals with an approval letter arranged in advance. Passport holders of the 24 countries on Vietnam’s 45-day visa-free list need no visa, and every nationality can visit Phu Quoc visa-free for up to 30 days.
Guides: Vietnam visa for UAE citizens · Vietnam visa for UAE residents · visa exemption list.
Before you visit the embassy
- Call ahead or check the official website for the current counter hours and the documents required for your procedure.
- Bring originals and copies of your passport and UAE residence documents.
- For UAE-issued documents (marriage or birth certificates, diplomas), get UAE MOFA attestation first, then ask the embassy about legalisation.
- Fees are set by the embassy and are paid there; this site does not collect consular fees.
Looking for the UAE Embassy in Vietnam?
If you need the UAE embassy in Hanoi (for example, Emiratis travelling in Vietnam or Vietnamese applying for UAE services):
| Address | 20 Quang An Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi |
|---|---|
| Phone | +84 24 3726 4545 |
| HanoiEMB@mofa.gov.ae | |
| Working hours | Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30 |
| Official page | mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/hanoi |
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official website of the Vietnam Embassy in the UAE?
No. The official site is vnembassy-abudhabi.mofa.gov.vn. This is an independent visa and travel guide.
Where is the Vietnam Embassy in Abu Dhabi?
Villa 147, Salama Bint Butti Street (Street 23), Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi. Phone +971 2 449 6710.
Is there a Vietnam consulate in Dubai?
No. All consular matters are handled by the embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Do UAE citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes for mainland Vietnam (the e-visa is the usual route); no for stays of up to 30 days on Phu Quoc island.
I am a Vietnamese citizen and lost my passport in the UAE. What should I do?
Report the loss to UAE police, then contact the embassy. Only the embassy can issue a replacement passport or travel document.
