Visa Requirements for Iranian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Iran
Visa Not Required
10 destinations allow visa-free entry to Iranian citizens.
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period.
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free10 daysRequire hotel reservation, health insurance and return ticket.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free45 days
- Turkey PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 days
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 20 destinations for passport holders of Iran.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz airports.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysCosts $35 and return ticket required.
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable for 2 months
Free at Beirut International Airport or any other entry port (no Israeli visa/seal, hold a phone number, Lebanese address, non-refundable return/circle ticket). - Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival7 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
eVisa
Iranian passport allows entry to 22 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa on arrival for 90 days with valid visa or PR card for United States, Canada, United Kingdom or an EU Member State.
E-visas can be obtained before departure at www.immigration.gov.ag. Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation. - Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days / 8 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMust arrive at Port Bouet Airport.
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa31 days
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaup to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisaeVisa holders must arrive at Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year. - Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa free for tourist groups of 5-50.
Tourist eVisa is single entry for 30 days stay. Invite letter number from Kazakh side is required. - Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
Reciprocal visa-free scheme agreed. - Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaOnline Visa eligible.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. - Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa16 dayseVisa holders must arrive and depart via 29 checkpoints.
15 day visa waiver for tourist groups of 5-50 was signed in March 2017 and is yet to be ratified. - Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel - Suriname PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisaCitizens of Iran may enter with valid multi entry Schengen visa, used at least once prior arrival, for max 15 days.
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
eVisa / On Arrival
For 7 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Iran.
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 dayseVisa holder can enter Azerbaijan at any border entry point
Visa on arrival is available at any international airport. - Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalE-visas can be obtained before departure at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/.
Nationals of Iran can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. They must have a passport with at least 1 unused visa page and a passport photo. They can apply to extend their stay. - Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsMay apply online.
- Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalMay apply online.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
130 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Iran. This requirement may be waived off if Iranian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except with valid multi entry visa issued by United States, Canada or an EU Member State, used at least once prior arrival, then max 90 days.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredAndorra has no visa regime; only accessible through France and Spain.
Valid multi entry visa issued by an EU Member State is required. - Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except by confirming visa approved prior departure, then visa on arrival.
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay obtain visa through an online process (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 days with valid US/Canadian visa.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival for 90 days with valid Schengen or multi entry US visa.
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 days with a valid multiple entry visa from an EU, Schengen State, or USA.
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 days in any 6-month period for Schengen visa holders.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisas issued outside of Iran/China require residence/work permit.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply online.
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 days with multi entry US/Canada visa.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except for holders of valid multi entry Schengen visa, used at least once prior arrival, then max 90 days.
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except for holders of valid multi entry Schengen visa, used at least once prior arrival, then max 90 days.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 days with US/Canada/EU visa.
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredEntry visas must be endorsed by Security Approval from Security of State.
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 days for holders of sponsor/host invite letter.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIran, Iraq agree to cancel visa requirements between the two countries.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredConfirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNormal passport holders must obtain security approval prior to arrival.
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except for holders of valid multi entry Schengen visa, used at least once prior arrival, then max 15 days.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except with valid visa issued by Canada, Japan, United States, United Kingdom or an EU Member State, then max 180 days.
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except with valid visa issued by Ireland, United States, United Kingdom or an EU Member State, then max 30 days.
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 days with a valid Australia/Canada/US/UK visa.
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa required; except with valid multi entry Schengen visa, used at least once prior arrival, then max 90 days.
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredSimplified application online through the 'Submission of Application for Visa Electronically' (SAVE) system.
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredFree transit visa at DXB - Up to 96 hours
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPrior authorisation required before issuing visa.
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 days at Phu Quoc (PQC) island.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
Special Conditions
In order to trave to 1 destination, passport holders of Iran must meet special conditions, and may not be allowed to enter at all.
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapSpecial RequirementsIATA states 90 day visa issued on arrival;
Entry Refused
Disagreements between Iran and 2 destinations have imposed restrictions in traveling to Iran.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapEntry RefusedMust have a return ticket.
Hotel reservation, insurance and sufficient funds are obliged for Iranians.
An exception would be made if arriving by a ground border, in case of being approved by the local officer. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapEntry Refused
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