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Iran visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Iran? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Asia | Continent: Asia

44Visa-free

1eVisa

143Visa on arrival

9Visa required

Iran entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 44 can enter Iran visa-free (most commonly for up to 15 days) and 143 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 1 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 9 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

187 of 198 passports can travel to Iran without arranging anything before departure.

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Iran entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Iran
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	Visa on arrival
Germany	Visa on arrival
France	Visa on arrival
India	Visa-free (15 days)
China	Visa-free (21 days)
Nigeria	Visa on arrival
South Africa	Visa on arrival
Brazil	Visa-free (15 days)
Philippines	Visa on arrival

Iran visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Iran.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	7	46	0	1
Asia	28	17	0	4
Europe	4	40	0	1
North America	2	18	1	2
Oceania	0	14	0	0
South America	3	8	0	1

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 44

Armenia90 days
Azerbaijan14 days
Bahrain15 days
Belarus15 days
Bosnia and Herz.15 days
Brazil15 days
Brunei15 days
Cambodia15 days
China21 days
Croatia15 days
Cuba15 days
Egypt21 days
Georgia45 days
Hong Kong21 days
India15 days
Indonesia15 days
Iraq30 days
Japan15 days
Kazakhstan14 days
Kuwait15 days
Kyrgyzstan15 days
Lebanon30 days
Macau21 days
Malaysia14 days
Mauritania15 days
Mauritius15 days
Mexico15 days
Oman90 days
Peru15 days
Qatar15 days
Saudi Arabia15 days
Serbia15 days
Seychelles15 days
Singapore15 days
Syria90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Tanzania15 days
Tunisia15 days
Turkey90 days
United Arab Emirates15 days
Uzbekistan15 days
Venezuela15 days
Vietnam15 days
Zimbabwe15 days

eVisa 1

Honduras

Visa on arrival 143

Visa required 9

No admission 1

Israel

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Iran?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 44 can enter visa-free, 143 can get a visa on arrival, 1 need an eVisa and 9 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Iran without a visa?

44 passports have visa-free access to Iran, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Brazil and others. The most common visa-free stay is 15 days.

Does Iran offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 143 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Iran eVisa online?

1 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Iran. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Iran?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 45 can enter Iran visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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