The Embassy of Iran in Hanoi is at 54 Tran Phu Street, Hanoi (formerly Ba Dinh District), tel. +84 24 3823 2068, open Monday to Friday 8:30–16:30. Its consular service list could not be verified on the official website, so call before you go. It is Iran’s only mission in Vietnam and handles protection and documents for Iranian citizens. Info Travel supports Iranian nationals with visas, residence cards, legalisation and certified translations – WhatsApp +84327828822.
Contact details of the Iranian Embassy
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 Tran Phu Street, Hanoi (formerly Ba Dinh District) |
| Phone | +84 24 3823 2068 |
| Not verified – contact by phone or via the website | |
| Website | hanoi.mfa.ir (we could not access its content) |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri: 8:30–16:30; closed Sat–Sun (Google Maps) |
| Jurisdiction | All of Vietnam (to our knowledge Iran has no consulate in HCMC or Da Nang) |
Consular services for Iranian citizens
We could not read the official page of the Embassy of Iran in Hanoi, so we do not list services we have not verified. Following the usual consular functions, Iranian citizens contact the embassy about:
- Consular protection in emergencies (accidents, lost documents, detention).
- Replacement travel documents after a passport is lost.
- Passports, civil registration and document certification – the exact scope must be confirmed directly.
- Formalities for marriage between an Iranian citizen and a Vietnamese national – ask about the Iranian documentary requirements.
Once you know what you need, phone the embassy for the document checklist before you visit.
What to know before you visit
- Address: 54 Tran Phu (former Ba Dinh area). Hanoi abolished districts and renamed wards in July 2025, so in ride-hailing apps enter the street number and name rather than the district.
- Call ahead and ask when consular applications are received.
- Bring your Iranian passport or a copy, the police loss report if any, photos and original supporting documents.
- Holidays: the embassy usually closes on Vietnamese holidays and Iranian holidays (such as Nowruz around 20–24 March).
- Expect a security check at the gate.
- Strict guards at the gate: some passers-by report being told off sharply for lingering near the building. Keep your distance, do not photograph the entrance, state your purpose and contact name clearly, and wait patiently to be directed.
- Call during office hours: people who contacted the embassy say it responds fairly quickly; phone between 8:30 and 16:30 on weekdays to get an answer and an appointment.
- Prepare translations: Vietnamese documents for Iranian use usually need an English or Persian translation – ask which language is accepted before you translate.
What foreigners typically need help with at the embassy
Most Iranian citizens who contact the embassy are not there for diplomacy – they need help with everyday paperwork while living, working or travelling in Vietnam. The cases we see most often:
- Lost or stolen passport: report it to the local ward police and get a written confirmation, then ask the embassy for an emergency travel document or a new passport. Your Vietnamese visa or residence card was tied to the old passport, so you also need a new visa or an exit visa from the Immigration Department – see exit procedures for foreigners.
- Passport about to expire: renew it first, then transfer your visa or temporary residence card to the new passport. If your permitted stay is also running out, combine it with a visa extension.
- Marriage, birth registration, work permits: Vietnamese offices usually ask for certificates of marital status, birth certificates, criminal records and degrees that are legalised and translated into Vietnamese.
- Signature certification, powers of attorney, affidavits: when you must sign documents for use back home without travelling.
If you only need to re-enter Vietnam after a short trip, check the Vietnam e-visa first.
Getting an Iranian passport in Vietnam
We could not verify whether the Embassy of Iran in Hanoi issues or renews passports in Vietnam. If your passport is nearing expiry, ask the embassy early whether it can be done in Hanoi or must be filed in Iran. When a passport is lost, the usual solution is an emergency travel document issued by the embassy for the journey home.
Wherever the passport itself is produced, the Vietnamese side still has to be sorted out. Info Travel handles translations, helps you prepare the replacement-document file as instructed by the mission, then obtains a new visa or exit visa, or transfers your temporary residence card to the new passport. Anything involving the Iranian mission is done only within what it allows; applicants usually submit in person when asked.
Consular legalisation, MOFA / Department of Foreign Affairs certification and notarised translation
a) Iranian documents for use in Vietnam: the usual route is certification by the competent Iranian authority, then legalisation at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate responsible for Iran. We could not confirm whether the Iranian embassy in Vietnam certifies documents; if it does, a document certified there is then legalised at the Consular Department (Hanoi) or the HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs. Finally a notarised Vietnamese translation is made, unless an international treaty provides an exemption.
b) Vietnamese documents for use in Iran: obtain consular certification at the Consular Department or the HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs, then legalisation at the Iranian mission in Vietnam if it offers this service (ask in advance about translation requirements and fees).
Info Travel runs the whole chain: notarised translation, certification, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Department) or HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs stamp, and submission/collection at the Iranian mission. More background: consular legalisation in Vietnam and apostille vs consular legalisation. Cost and timing depend on the document – send photos on WhatsApp +84327828822 for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Iranian Embassy in Hanoi?
54 Tran Phu Street, Hanoi (former Ba Dinh area), open Monday to Friday 8:30–16:30. Call +84 24 3823 2068 to book before going.
Does Iran have a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City?
Not to our knowledge; Iranians in the south also deal with the Embassy in Hanoi.
What should an Iranian do after losing a passport in Vietnam?
Report it to the police, ask the embassy for a replacement document, then apply for an exit visa at the Immigration Department – Info Travel helps with the last step.
Do Iranian documents need legalisation for use in Vietnam?
Yes, unless an international treaty provides an exemption; they must then be translated into Vietnamese and notarised.
See the full directory: foreign embassies and consulates in Vietnam.
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