Visa Requirements for Iran

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 16 countries can travel to Iran without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in Iran can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 72 countries.

eVisa

Passport holders for 96 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Iran.

eVisa / On Arrival

On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / authorization is available to passport holders of 19 countries to travel to Iran.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Iran, passport holders of 25 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Iran. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

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  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
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  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
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    Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
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    Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
  • Visa RequiredCanadian citizens who want to travel to Iran, need to do so with a fully organized tour. Applying for an Iranian visa without booking a complete tour from a local travel agency will result in getting rejected by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Tourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
    The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iran due to the volatile security situation, the regional threat of terrorism and the possibility of arbitrary detention
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    Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
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    Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
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  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
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  • Visa RequiredPakistanis wishing to visit Iran for any reason must use the eVisa system.
    Electronically submitting your online application to https://evisa.mfa.ir/en/ is the FIRST STEP in the visa application process.
    Pakistanis are required to choose the nearest Embassy/Consulate where they will pick up their Visa.
  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
  • Visa RequiredIranian visas must be obtained from the Iranian Interests section of the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, D.C. or an Iranian embassy in a third country.
    U.S. visitors are fingerprinted and photographed upon entry.
    Independent travelers must be accompanied by an authorized guide at all times.
  • Visa RequiredTourists for Kish Island do not require a visa for a total of 14 days.
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    Visa RequiredDue to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran.
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    Visa RequiredIranian visas must be obtained from the Iranian Interests section of the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, D.C. or an Iranian embassy in a third country.
    U.S. visitors are fingerprinted and photographed upon entry.
    Independent travelers must be accompanied by an authorized guide at all times.
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    Visa RequiredIranian visas must be obtained from the Iranian Interests section of the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, D.C. or an Iranian embassy in a third country.
    U.S. visitors are fingerprinted and photographed upon entry.
    Independent travelers must be accompanied by an authorized guide at all times.

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Iran and 1 country have imposed restrictions in traveling to Iran.

  • Entry RefusedDefined as an enemy state under Israeli law and Iranian law.

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