Table of Contents
- The meaning of Bus visa change for Vietnam passport holders
- Is a Bus visa change available for Vietnam citizens?
- What the Bus visa change package costs
- Bus visa change documents for Vietnam passport holders
- The Dubai to Oman Bus visa change process
- Bus versus airport versus extension
- Mistakes to avoid on a Bus visa change
- Vietnam passport Bus visa change FAQ
- Ready to start? Message us
A Bus visa change to Oman is the most economical route for Vietnam passport holders who need to exit the UAE and come back on a new tourist visa. Our package covers the return bus, the Oman entry visa, UAE visa processing and all border charges, starting at AED 1,000. Read on for eligibility, pricing for Vietnam citizens, departure days, the document list and a step by step account of the trip.
Quick answer: a Bus visa change to Oman for a Vietnam passport costs AED 1,000 for cancelled residence or visa on arrival holders and AED 1,300 for tourist visa holders. It includes the round trip coach, the Oman visa, a new UAE tourist visa and all border fees, runs Sunday to Wednesday, and takes about one day.
Planning to extend your stay in the UAE?
Check our visa renewal by bus service, including the UAE visa, border fees, Oman visa, two way bus fare, and accommodation until your visa is approved. Monthly payment is available with Tabby, Tamara, and UAE credit cards up to 12 months.
The meaning of Bus visa change for Vietnam passport holders
At its core, a Bus visa change is a controlled exit from the UAE by land followed by a fresh entry. Because the new permit can only be granted to someone who is outside the UAE, Vietnam citizens must cross the border before the visa is approved. You board a coach in Dubai, cross into Oman, wait while the new UAE visa is approved, and return through the same border with the new visa on your passport. Expect roughly one day door to door, plus an optional night in Oman if the visa is not ready before the last coach.
The air option, a flydubai rotation to a nearby GCC airport, is quicker at six to twelve hours but costs AED 1,550. The bus saves money, and for most Vietnam travellers on a budget that outweighs the longer day.
Is a Bus visa change available for Vietnam citizens?
The Bus visa change to Oman is available for selected nationalities, and eligibility depends on both your passport and the visa you currently hold. We check the position for Vietnam passports on WhatsApp before you pay anything and advise the best route: bus, flight or extension. It is most commonly used by:
- Visitors on a tourist visa who have reached the 120 day ceiling after extending a 30 day visa three times or a 60 day visa twice.
- Cancelled residence visa holders who want to stay on as visitors while they find a new job or wrap up their affairs.
- Travellers who entered on a visa on arrival and want a new tourist visa without flying home.
Why timing matters in 2026
The overstay fine in the UAE is AED 50 per day, applied uniformly to tourist, visit and residence visas in every emirate. There is no grace period on tourist and visit visas, so the fine starts the day after expiry. If you have overstayed, the fine must be paid before you depart; the coach cannot take you across the border with unpaid fines on your record. Departures are Sunday to Wednesday only, which is why we recommend booking 7 to 10 days in advance.
What the Bus visa change package costs
Pricing follows your present visa category. Some nationalities may also be asked for a refundable deposit or a surcharge.
- Residence cancellation or on arrival visa: AED 1,000
- AED 1,300 for visit and tourist visa holders
Both packages include the round trip coach from Dubai, the Oman entry visa, processing of the new UAE tourist visa and all border fees. The new visa is normally 60 days single entry. Message us to check whether a 30 day visa can be arranged for your date. If you want or need to stay overnight in Oman, we can add a one day stay to the package. If you have overstayed, the fine is paid to immigration and is not included in the AED 1,000 or AED 1,300.
Some Vietnam applicants may need to place a refundable security deposit. It is independent of the package price, is returned after you exit the country, and we state the amount clearly on WhatsApp first.
Pay in instalments
UAE residents booking a Bus visa change for a family member or friend from Vietnam can spread the cost using Tabby with up to 12 months, Tamara with extendable terms, or a UAE credit card with 3, 6, 9 or 12 month plans depending on the issuing bank. Applicants who are not UAE residents pay through a secure online link.
Bus visa change documents for Vietnam passport holders
WhatsApp us the following and expect an eligibility answer within about an hour:
- Your passport data page plus a photo of the back cover, with six months or more validity. We ask for both because the back cover is the item most often forgotten.
- A colour passport size photo on a white background, without glasses.
- Whatever permit you currently hold: tourist visa copy, arrival stamp, or residence cancellation paper.
- A UAE phone number and your current address, used to arrange the coach pick up.
A bank statement covering six months is required for certain passports. Where Vietnam citizens are affected, the statement of a family member living in the UAE is accepted. The Oman visa is arranged by our team through the eVisa system before you travel. Carry the original passport on the day, plus a card or some cash, because UAE immigration may ask returning travellers to show proof of funds.
The Dubai to Oman Bus visa change process
Before travel
After verification and payment we lodge the Oman eVisa, book your coach seat and send the pick up location and time on WhatsApp. If you have overstayed, settle the fine through the GDRFA or ICP app before travel day.
The outbound leg
Departure is in the morning from the agreed pick up point in Dubai. Once the exit is registered at the UAE counter, we submit the new tourist visa application for your Vietnam passport without delay. You cross into Oman using the eVisa we applied for.
The approval window
Approval usually takes a few hours, after which you receive the visa PDF on WhatsApp. If your application is referred for a security check, approval can take 24 to 48 hours; this is where the optional one day stay in Oman comes in, and we stay in contact until the visa clears. Immigration makes the final call on every application.
Back into the UAE
With the new visa PDF on your phone, you board the return coach and present it with your Vietnam passport at the UAE entry counter. Immigration links the visa to your passport and your 60 days begin on the entry date. The coach drops you back in Dubai the same evening, or the next day if you took the overnight option.
Bus versus airport versus extension
Before travelling anywhere, check whether you qualify for the AED 1,200 in country extension, which adds 30 days without leaving. When you can no longer extend, the Bus visa change at AED 1,000 to 1,300 gives you 60 days for the least money, provided you can spare a day and travel Sunday to Wednesday. The air route at AED 1,550 runs every day and takes six to twelve hours, which makes it the better choice for families, seniors and busy professionals.
Mistakes to avoid on a Bus visa change
- Booking too late. The coach runs Sunday to Wednesday only and seats fill quickly around Eid, December and January, so message us 7 to 10 days ahead.
- Passport validity under six months. Renew before you travel, as neither Oman nor UAE immigration will accept a short validity passport.
- Fines left unpaid. Settle everything online before departure to avoid being held at the border.
- Counting on grace days. Visit visas have no grace period, so act before the printed expiry date.
- Previous immigration issues. Old bans, unresolved cases or improperly cancelled visas can affect approval, so tell us about them before you pay.
- Forgetting the original passport. Photocopies are not accepted at either border; the physical Vietnam passport must travel with you.
Vietnam passport Bus visa change FAQ
What is the total time from departure to return?
About one day, including the coach journey, border formalities and the wait for visa approval. If immigration orders a security check, approval can take 24 to 48 hours, and the optional one day stay in Oman covers that.
How much is the bus package?
From AED 1,000 for cancelled residents and on arrival holders, AED 1,300 for tourist visa holders, with everything included. Deposits, where applicable, are confirmed in advance.
What is the schedule?
The service runs Sunday to Wednesday only. There are no Thursday, Friday or Saturday departures, which is why we ask Vietnam travellers to book 7 to 10 days before the visa expires.
What about entry into Oman?
Yes. The Oman eVisa is arranged by us ahead of time and its cost is already in the AED 1,000 or AED 1,300.
Does this work after residency cancellation?
Yes. Send the cancellation document and we process the change to a 60 day tourist visa for AED 1,000.
Can I do this more than once?
You may repeat it, but approval is never automatic and repeated changes are scrutinised. One or two is typical.
What happens on rejection?
Rejection is uncommon. Should it happen, you would need to fly on from Oman to your home country or another destination, and the visa fee is not refundable as it is a government charge. We flag risks before booking.
Is this an official process?
It is fully legal. The visa is issued by the UAE authorities in the normal way; the only difference is that you are outside the country at the time.
Ready to start? Message us
Send your Vietnam passport and visa copy on WhatsApp to +971 52 292 1011 or +971 4 220 2133. Expect an eligibility answer, a reserved seat and payment details within an hour. You can also visit us at Room 202, Royal Class Building, Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai.