Vietnam Embassy in Iran

Vietnam is represented in Iran by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Tehran. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Isfahan, Mashhad or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. This guide is for Iranian travelers, foreign residents in Iran and Vietnamese citizens living there. It covers the embassy’s address, phone number, email and opening hours, plus a few practical tips before you get in touch.

Good news first: most travelers heading to Vietnam for a holiday or a short business trip never need to visit the embassy. Iranian passport holders do need a visa for Vietnam, but the Vietnam e-visa is handled fully online. The embassy matters most when you need a special type of visa, help with Vietnamese documents, or support as a Vietnamese citizen abroad.

Embassy of Vietnam in Tehran

The Embassy is in Zafaraniyeh, a residential neighborhood in the north of Tehran where many foreign missions are based. It serves all of Iran.

The embassy follows Iran’s working week, so it’s generally closed on Thursdays and Fridays. If you live outside Tehran, start with a phone call or email. Many questions can be sorted out without making the trip.

What Can the Embassy Help With?

The embassy handles consular work for both foreigners and Vietnamese citizens. Services typically include:

• Vietnam visas issued at the embassy, for travelers whose plans need one
• Visa exemption certificates for overseas Vietnamese and their family members
• Passports and travel documents for Vietnamese citizens
• Notarization and legalization of documents to be used in Vietnam
• Civil registration, citizen protection and emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in Iran

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. Iranian passport holders can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online without visiting the embassy or posting a passport. You fill in the form, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay, and receive the e-visa by email.

The embassy is the better route when your trip doesn’t fit what the e-visa offers, for example certain work, study or other long-term stays. The embassy sets its own document list and fees for these cases, so check with them before you apply.

Practical Tips Before You Go

A little preparation goes a long way with consular offices. Keep these in mind:

• Call or email first. Hours, phone lines and procedures can change, and some services may need an appointment.
• Remember the local working week. The embassy follows a Saturday to Wednesday schedule, so plan your visit early in the week.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Iranian holidays, especially during Nowruz in late March.
• Mind the time difference. Iran is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Vietnam all year round.
• Bring originals and copies. For any in-person service, carry your passport, photocopies and passport photos, plus any supporting papers the embassy asks for.

Iranian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

The Vietnamese embassy above serves people in Iran. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as an Iranian citizen, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact Iran’s own embassy there:

The embassy in Hanoi is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a midday break. Travelers anywhere in Vietnam can contact it for consular help.