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VIETNAM
Vietnam is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant street food culture, and historic rice terraces. It offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and rich tradition.
Capital
Hanoi
Continent
Asia
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Language
Vietnamese
Time-Zone
GST +3hrs
Flight Time
7-8hrs
Did you know… Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi was created by the same architect as the Eiffel Tower in Paris!
THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Let the journey begin.
Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Western Asia (also known as the Middle East), each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences.
Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.
Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct wet and dry season. The southern region is warm year-round, while the northern region experiences cooler winters, with the rainy season from May to October and a dry period from November to April.
The currency used in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND), which was introduced in 1978 to replace the Vietnamese Piastre. Over time the Dong has undergone several devaluations and economic reforms but remains the primary unit of exchange, with both coins and banknotes issued by the State Bank of Vietnam.
Parents should ensure that their child’s documents are eligible to travel to Vietnam and match the criteria below.
If your child has multiple passports and plans to travel with one, whilst their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip!
Please check all sample documents below, and relevant official checklists to ensure specific criteria are met.
Passport Validity (Minimum):
6 months after entry into Vietnam
UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):
90 days after expected return to UAE
School/College NOC Required:
Yes
Parent/Guardian NOC Required:
Yes
eVisa
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Visa Type: Single Entry
Visa Fee: USD 25
Validity: Nationality Dependent
Passport holders from the following countries are exempt from applying for an eVisa as they are eligible for 45 days visa free travel.
- Belarus
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- Chile
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Norway
- Panama
- Philippines
- Russia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
All other nationalities are eligible and required to apply for an eVisa to enter Vietnam.
Visit the Vietnamese immigration website to complete the required eVisa application form.
An eVisa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
We therefore recommend submitting the application to the Vietnamese Embassy approximately 4-8 weeks prior to travel.
Parent/Guardian to provide:
- Child’s passport (This must be the passport they will travel on)
- Photograph of child (<3 months old)
- Contact information (home address, telephone, email)
- Access to emails
- A credit/debit card to complete payment
Parent/Guardian to request from school:
- School no objection certificate – the NOC should include the child’s full name as per their passport, along with the details of the accompanying teacher(s).
Parent/Guardian to request from trip provider:
- Invitation letter
- Flight confirmation
- Proof of accommodation
On average, parents/guardians will receive the eVisa via email within 3-4 days.
Yes, we recommend that since your child is a minor travelling without you, they should carry both a copy of the eVisa and a parent/guardian NOC (sample below).
- Vietnamese Embassy, UAE Website
- +971 2 449 6710
- [email protected]
- [email protected]
- Villa 147, Salama Bint Butti Street/Street 23, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, UAE