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Iran visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 187 can travel to Iran without arranging a visa in advance. 1 can apply online for an e-Visa and 9 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Iran: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Iran?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa required –
United Kingdom Visa required –
India Visa-free 15 d
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria Visa on arrival –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa required –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa-free 21 d
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 45/46
Asia 44/49
Africa 53/54
North America 20/23
South America 11/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Iran visa-free

44 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Iran

143 passports

Passports eligible for Iran e-Visa

1 passports

Passports that need a visa for Iran

9 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Iran?

It depends on your passport. 44 passports can enter Iran visa-free, 143 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 1 can apply for an e-Visa online and 9 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Iran without a visa?

44 passports can enter Iran visa-free, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia and others.

Does Iran offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 1 passports can apply for a visa to Iran online.

Holding a Iran passport? See where the Iran passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Iran before you book.