Vietnam Visa for Iranian Citizens: E-Visa Cost in US Dollars and Steps
Vietnam visa for Iranian citizens: ordinary passports need a visa, usually the 90-day e-visa from $47. Pay with a card issued outside Iran. Tehran cut-offs.
Iranian citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa for Vietnam, so the Vietnam visa for Iranian citizens is the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days and from $47 all-in through us for single entry. Iran appears on a Vietnamese exemption list, but only for diplomatic passports. This page covers the e-visa, prices in US dollars, urgent cut-offs in Tehran time, the steps, documents, visa on arrival and the embassy. You can apply for your e-visa with us in about ten minutes.
Tehran is three and a half hours behind Vietnam all year, so the Vietnamese working day ends in your early afternoon. Before you order, sort out how you will pay, because Iranian bank cards do not work abroad.
Vietnam visa for Iranian citizens at a glance:
| Visa-free? | No, not for ordinary passports |
| Usual visa | E-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry |
| Price through us | From $47 single, $82 multiple |
| Same-day option | Order before 10:45 in Tehran, delivered by 14:30 |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages |
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Iranian citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa for any stay in Vietnam, and the e-visa is the usual route.
Iran's row on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exemption list (published June 30, 2025, checked October 2026) carries a cross under Diplomatic only, with 90 days. The Official and Ordinary columns are empty, and Iran is absent from the later 45-day lists. Lookup sites that say Iranians can stay 90 days without a visa read the diplomatic column as if it were for everyone. For the general rules, see Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Visa for Vietnam from Iran: the e-visa
A visa for Vietnam from Iran is nearly always the e-visa. It lets Iranian citizens stay up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, under Law 23/2023/QH15. It covers holidays, family visits and short business trips.
The Vietnam e-visa for Iranian passport holders works at any of 79 border gates: 15 international airports, 26 land border gates and 38 seaports (as of October 2026). You apply online, so there is no trip to a consulate, and you carry the approved PDF with your passport.
Vietnam visa Iran: e-visa cost in US dollars
A Vietnam e-visa costs $47 through us for single entry at Standard speed, government fee included. The table gives every speed per person, slowest first.
Prices last updated: 2026-10-07. Prices are in US dollars because the Iranian rial has a government rate and a market rate that differ widely. Your card is charged in USD.
| Speed | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, 5 to 7 working days | $47 | $82 |
| 3 working days | $69 | $98 |
| 2 working days | $92 | $116 |
| 1 working day | $99 | $123 |
| Same day | $118 | $150 |
| Super Urgent | $169 | $212 |
| Emergency | $260 | $285 |
| Weekend and public holidays | $250 | $280 |
A 90-day e-visa costs no more than a 30-day one. We refund 100% if the e-visa is refused, unless the application had false information, or if it arrives after the delivery time shown at checkout. On evisa.gov.vn the government fee alone is US$25, not refunded on refusal. Our full price table breaks down each price.
Vietnam visa for Iranian citizens: urgent cut-offs in Tehran time
Standard takes 5 to 7 working days. The urgent speeds use Vietnamese working days, which start at 8:00 in Vietnam, or 4:30 in Tehran.
| Order cut-off | Tehran time |
|---|---|
| Same day (Vietnam 14:15) | 10:45 |
| Super Urgent (Vietnam 15:30) | 12:00 |
| Emergency (Vietnam 17:30) | 14:00 |
| 1 working day (Vietnam 18:00) | 14:30 |
Example: you order on Tuesday at 5:30 in Tehran, which is 9:00 on Tuesday in Vietnam. Emergency arrives by 7:00, Super Urgent by 8:00 and Same day by 14:30, all in Tehran time. Ordered on Tuesday at 12:30 instead (16:00 in Vietnam), Emergency still arrives by 14:00, but Super Urgent and Same day have passed their cut-offs: Super Urgent arrives on Wednesday at 7:30 and Same day on Wednesday at 10:30.
The weekend window starts at Friday 14:30 in Tehran and ends on Sunday at 12:30. In that window, order the Weekend and public holidays speed before 11:50 and it arrives by 15:00 the same day. Our urgent e-visa page has every speed in Vietnam time.
How to apply from Iran
You apply from Iran online, in three steps with us:
- Enter your details: Passport, travel dates, the airport or border gate you will use and your speed.
- Pay and add files: Pay by card, then upload your passport data page and a recent photo, straight away or later.
- Receive the e-visa: We check everything, submit it and email you the approved PDF.
You can also apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn with the same details. Our guide on how to apply walks through both.
Vietnam visa requirements for Iranian citizens
The Vietnam visa requirements for Iranian citizens match those for every e-visa applicant:
- Iranian passport: Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages.
- Passport data page: Full page in the frame, no glare on the code lines at the bottom.
- Portrait: Recent, facing forward, white background, no glasses.
- Trip details: Arrival and departure dates, entry and exit gates, first accommodation address.
- Card: Debit or credit card that works for overseas online payments.
Photo examples and the full checklist are on our e-visa requirements page.
Visa on arrival for Iranian citizens
Iranian citizens can use visa on arrival only when flying into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Cam Ranh. You need an approval letter before you board and pay a $25 or $50 stamping fee at the airport.
It does not work for cruise ports or land borders. For most trips the e-visa is simpler; you can compare both when you choose a service.
Vietnam embassy in Iran
You do not need an embassy for an e-visa, which is issued online. Our page on the Vietnam embassy in Iran has its address and contacts if you need consular help.
Tips for Iranian travelers
Two points help Iranian travelers: paying for the e-visa, and the diplomatic row.
Iranian bank cards cannot pay online abroad
Because of international sanctions, cards issued by Iranian banks are not connected to the Visa or Mastercard networks and cannot pay foreign websites. The e-visa, with us or on evisa.gov.vn, is paid by card in US dollars, so use a card issued outside Iran, or ask a relative or employer abroad to pay for you.
Diplomatic passports are different
The 90-day stay on Iran's row of the exemption list belongs to diplomatic passports only. A holder of an ordinary or service Iranian passport needs a visa, even on a government trip.
eVisaVietnam.com is a private visa service operated by TK VIET NAM., JSC, not the Vietnamese government. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25. If you want your files checked and a delivery time backed by a full refund, apply for your e-visa with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, with an ordinary Iranian passport. Most apply online for the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, and show the PDF with their passport at the border.
How long is the e-visa valid for Iranian citizens?
The e-visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry. You choose the entry type and travel dates on the form, and the e-visa does not cost more for 90 days than for 30.
How much is the Vietnam government fee in US dollars?
On evisa.gov.vn the government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, charged in US dollars. It is not refunded if the e-visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa today in Tehran?
Yes, on a Vietnamese working day. Order Same day before 10:45 Tehran time for delivery by 14:30, or Emergency before 14:00 for delivery 1.5 working hours later. After those cut-offs, order 1 working day.
Can I pay for the e-visa with an Iranian bank card?
Usually not. Cards issued by Iranian banks cannot pay foreign websites because of sanctions. Use a card issued outside Iran, or ask someone abroad to pay for you.
