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Iran passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Iran passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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13Visa-free
44eVisa
27Visa on arrival
113Visa required

Iran passport at a glance

With a Iran passport you can enter 13 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 40 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 44 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 113 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Iran

Do Iran passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Iran passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Iran passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2132216
Asia7101122
Europe00342
North America20417
Oceania1328
South America1128

Longest visa-free stays

Where Iran passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 13
eVisa 44
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 113
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Iran passport holders visit without a visa?

Iran passport holders can visit 13 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, Malaysia, Georgia, Armenia, Seychelles, Dominica and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 40 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Iran passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Iran passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Iran passport holders travel with an eVisa?

44 destinations let Iran passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Vietnam, Tanzania and others.

Do Iran passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Iran passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Iran passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Iran passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Iran passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Iran passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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