1. Does Iraq need a visa to Vietnam?
Iraqi nationality is not included in the visa exemption list, therefore, all Iraqis need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourist or business purpose.
- Vietnam visa for tourist purpose is required
- Vietnam visa for business purpose is required
1.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
Iraqi passport holder can:
- Apply Vietnam visa on arrival online from anywhere to receive visa Approval Letter. And the Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed out of the Approval Letter.
- By using our service, the Approval Letter will be sent via email within 1 or 2 working days (normal case), 4 working hours (urgent case) or even 30 minutes (emergency case) depending on which option the applicant chooses on our website after submitting online application form.
After applying your visa information, Iraqi passport holder needs to send to our email the following documents:
- Scan copy of Passport
- Returned flight tickets
- Hotel booking
- Invitation letter (if you have)
Besides, in some cases, Vietnam Immigration Department will ask for further information like profile, police confirmation. Iraqi is required to send it as well.
This method was made to make the Iraqi trip to Vietnam simpler and more economical. It is applicable only to those traveling by air to Vietnam. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Iraq.
By using this mode of getting Vietnam visa on arrival, the Iraqi does not need to wait too long for processing to get a pre-approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department, which acts as an official permission of getting the visa upon arrival. We can help you to get Vietnam visa approval letter as quick as your options on our website www.visa-vietnam.org.vn
In order to get a Vietnam visa for Iraqi, you should pay two kinds of fee; service fee and stamping fee being under your control, no hidden charged. And we offer multiple options for your choices which all the fees will be showed up.
- Service fee: is the fee paid for the website owner to process Vietnam visa approval letter for you, fast track, and private car pick-up. Please see the application form and more option at our website www.visa-vietnam.org.vn.
- Stamping fee: is the fee that is paid directly to Vietnam Immigration Officer in cash (in USD) at the Immigration Counter when arriving the airport in Vietnam to have the visa stamped on the passport. And this amount is for Vietnam Government. You can pay directly by yourself, or we will do it for you if you chose full package on the visa application form option.
Useful notes
- Before applying online for a Vietnam Visa on arrival, the Cameroonian citizen ensures that the passport has at least 6-month-validity and left pages from travel date.
- Visa on arrival is only applicable for Iraqi traveling by air to Vietnam.
1.2. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate
The address of Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in Iraq for your information:
Address: Hay Andalus, Mahalla 611, Zuqaq 34, House 71, P.O. Box 15054 Yarmuk, BAGHDAD, IRAQ
Fax: (964-1) 541 3409; (964-1) 543 9919; (964-1) 543 4805
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Useful notes
- Before applying for a Vietnam Visa, Iraqi citizen ensures that the passport has at least 6-month-validity and left pages from travel date.
- Iraqi citizen is required to prepare: Original, signed Iraq passport; 02 passport-sized photos; and a Business Letter from either the sending company in the Iraq or sponsoring company in Vietnam. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Vietnam, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above).
