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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Iran?

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Citizens of Vietnam can visit Iran visa-free for up to 15 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Vietnam → Iran
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Vietnam vs Iran: passport comparison

Vietnam

24

visa-free countries

Global rank: #153 · mobility 80.7

Iran

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #190 · mobility 66.9
6

countries both Vietnam and Iran can enter visa-free together

Vietnam + Iran: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Vietnam and Iran travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
38 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
42 access differs

Where Vietnam and Iran can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (6)

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How the entry rule changed: Vietnam → Iran

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Vietnam → Iran rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Vietnam passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Iran: good to know

Tehran

Capital

Iranian Rial (IRR)

Currency

Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30)

Time zone

+98

Calling code

Where else Vietnam goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Iran

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 15 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Iran?
Citizens of Vietnam can visit Iran visa-free for up to 15 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Vietnam citizens stay in Iran without a visa?
Vietnam passport holders are allowed to stay up to 15 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Vietnam or Iran?
The Vietnam passport is stronger: 24 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Vietnam #153, Iran #190.
Where can Vietnam and Iran citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iran?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Vietnam and Iran?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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