Iran tourist visa

1. Visa-free entry by nationality

   No visa needed

   Citizens of the listed countries and territories can visit for tourism or business. Lebanon's exemption was cancelled on 3 May 2026.

   Stay

   Turkey: 90 days. Armenia, Oman and Syria: 90 days within any 6 months. Georgia: 45 days. Iraq: 30 days. Tajikistan: 30 days within any 90 days. China, Hong Kong and Macau: 21 days. Egypt: 20 days. Venezuela: 15 days. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Croatia, Cuba, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe: 15 days within any 6 months. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Malaysia: 14 days.

   Passports that qualify (42)

   • Türkiye
   • Armenia
   • Oman
   • Syria
   • Georgia
   • Iraq
   • Tajikistan
   • China
   • Hong Kong
   • Macau
   • Egypt
   • Venezuela
   • Bahrain
   • Kuwait
   • Qatar
   • Saudi Arabia
   • United Arab Emirates
   • Belarus
   • Bosnia and Herzegovina
   • Brazil
   • Brunei
   • Cambodia
   • Croatia
   • Cuba
   • Indonesia
   • Japan
   • Kyrgyzstan
   • Mauritania
   • Mauritius
   • Mexico
   • Peru
   • Serbia
   • Seychelles
   • Singapore
   • Tanzania
   • Tunisia
   • Uzbekistan
   • Vietnam
   • Zimbabwe
   • Azerbaijan
   • Kazakhstan
   • Malaysia

2. Visa-free entry for Russian tour groups

   No visa needed

   Russian citizens travelling in a group of 5 to 50 people with a representative of the tour operator qualify.

   Stay

   Up to 90 days within any 180 days.

   Passports that qualify (1)

   • Russia

3. Visa-free visits to free trade zones

   No visa needed

   Tourists can visit the specified free trade zones without a visa for up to 14 days, subject to entry restrictions.

   Stay

   Up to 14 days.

   1. Plan your visit to one of the specified free trade zones.
   2. If the escort rule applies to you, book a hotel before arrival and arrange for a certified guide to meet you.

4. Tourist visa from an embassy or consulate

   Visa needed

   Travellers who need a tourist visa can use this route. Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Jordan, Pakistan, Somalia, the United Kingdom and the United States must get a visa in advance.

   Stay

   Up to 30 days, with two possible 30-day extensions, for up to 90 days in total.

   Fee

   Depends on nationality. An agency may charge an additional fee.

   Processing

   Around 8 weeks for American, British, Canadian and Colombian passport holders.

   1. Apply for a Visa Authorization Code through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online visa service or an Iranian travel agency, where eligible.
   2. If prior approval is required, book through a certified Iranian agency, which submits your day-by-day itinerary for approval.
   3. Receive your Visa Authorization Code and pay the visa fee before collection.
   4. Collect your visa at an Iranian embassy or consulate before travelling.

5. Online application followed by a visa on arrival

   eVisa

   Travellers who need a visa can apply online unless they are citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Jordan, Pakistan, Somalia, the United Kingdom or the United States.

   Stay

   Up to 30 days, with two possible 30-day extensions, for up to 90 days in total.

   Fee

   Depends on nationality.

   1. Apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online visa service.
   2. Receive your Visa Authorization Code.
   3. Pay the fee and collect your visa on arrival at an Iranian international airport.

6. Airport visa without an advance application

   Visa on arrival

   Most nationalities can obtain a tourist visa at the airport without applying first. Citizens required to obtain an embassy visa in advance cannot use this route.

   Stay

   Up to 30 days, with two possible 30-day extensions, for up to 90 days in total.

   Fee

   Depends on nationality; payable when applying on arrival.

   1. Apply for a tourist visa at the airport on arrival.
   2. Pay the visa fee.

7. Visa on arrival for Lebanese visitors

   Visa on arrival

   Lebanese citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at all Iranian borders.

   Fee

   EUR 10 for tourism; EUR 20 for religious visits.

   Passports that qualify (1)

   • Lebanon

   1. Apply for a visa on arrival at the Iranian border.
   2. Pay the fee for your visit purpose.

1. Apply for a Visa Authorization Code through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online visa service or an Iranian travel agency.
2. Give a rough travel plan. Travellers who need prior approval must arrange their trip through a certified Iranian agency.
3. After receiving the code, pay the visa fee before collection or when applying for a visa on arrival.
4. Collect the visa at an Iranian embassy or consulate, or at an international airport on arrival if eligible.

• Visa Authorization Code for the advance application route
• Rough travel plan
• Day-by-day itinerary submitted by the agency for travellers who need prior approval

• Stay in registered hotels or guesthouses. Staying with local residents or unregistered private hosts is prohibited.
• Citizens of Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States must book a pre-arranged guided tour through an authorized agency.
• Citizens of Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States must have a government-approved guide with them at all times.
• Do not stay beyond your permitted period.
• Most travellers can travel independently and change their itinerary after arrival under the October 2025 revision.
• Iranian dual citizens must arrive with an Iranian passport.
• Most foreign tourists do not receive passport stamps or visa stickers. American, British and Canadian visitors are exceptions.
• Israeli citizens are refused entry and transit. Restrictions also cover documents showing recent Israeli visas or stamps, visits to Israel or connections with Israel.

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