Vietnam Visa Requirements for Iranian citizens

Visa requirement for Iranian citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Iranian passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 7:57 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Iranian passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 07:57 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Iranian nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Iran who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Iranian passport holders or foreign passports living in Iran can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Iran, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Iranian passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 1986102 IRR)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Tehran time on .
5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Iran, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
• Application form (Click here to download)
• 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
• Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Iran. The process involves 4 simple steps:

1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

Tips:

Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in IRR, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Iran can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from Iran)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	6793.1 km / 4221.1 miles (11 hours, 19 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	6889.9 km / 4281.2 miles (11 hours, 28 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	7805.8 km / 4850.3 miles (13 hours, 0 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	7730.4 km / 4803.5 miles (12 hours, 53 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	7390.5 km / 4592.2 miles (12 hours, 19 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	7327.4 km / 4553.0 miles (12 hours, 12 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	7605.9 km / 4726.1 miles (12 hours, 40 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	7731.7 km / 4804.2 miles (12 hours, 53 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	7461.2 km / 4636.2 miles (12 hours, 26 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	7085.1 km / 4402.5 miles (11 hours, 48 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	6983.6 km / 4339.4 miles (11 hours, 38 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	6794.1 km / 4221.6 miles (11 hours, 19 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	7614.5 km / 4731.4 miles (12 hours, 41 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	7231.3 km / 4493.3 miles (12 hours, 3 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	6559.5 km / 4075.9 miles (10 hours, 55 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	7283.7 km / 4525.9 miles (12 hours, 8 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	7676.1 km / 4769.7 miles (12 hours, 47 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	6917.7 km / 4298.5 miles (11 hours, 31 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	6818.8 km / 4237.0 miles (11 hours, 21 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	6787.2 km / 4217.4 miles (11 hours, 18 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	7621.9 km / 4736.0 miles (12 hours, 42 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	7631.8 km / 4742.2 miles (12 hours, 43 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	6592.4 km / 4096.3 miles (10 hours, 59 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	7611.9 km / 4729.8 miles (12 hours, 41 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	7355.1 km / 4570.2 miles (12 hours, 15 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	7390.6 km / 4592.3 miles (12 hours, 19 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	7598.4 km / 4721.4 miles (12 hours, 39 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	6902.8 km / 4289.2 miles (11 hours, 30 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	6883.9 km / 4277.5 miles (11 hours, 28 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	7789.0 km / 4839.9 miles (12 hours, 58 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	7656.2 km / 4757.3 miles (12 hours, 45 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	7745.5 km / 4812.8 miles (12 hours, 54 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	7801.2 km / 4847.4 miles (13 hours, 0 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Iran	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	06:27 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Iran is 3.5 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	84,803,653	97,996,241	13,192,588 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	scattered clouds 27°C (Tehran)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	2°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Tehran	Hanoi (6793.0 km / 4221.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (7732.0 km / 4804.0 miles)	Average distance is 7305 km or 4539 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Iran Upcoming holiday is Martyrdom of Fatima which will occur in 2 months.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Tehran local time)