Iran Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
44 of 207 passports can enter Iran without arranging a visa in advance: 44 visa-free. 144 can apply for an e-visa online. 17 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 44
- E-visa 144
- Visa 17
- Special 2
No visa in advance
44 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
44
E-visa online
144
Visa required
17
How to enter Iran
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
Indian nationals lost visa-free entry on 22 November 2025 and now need a visa like most other visitors.
Recent and upcoming changes
Visa-free entry for Indians suspended
Iran suspended its 15-day visa waiver for ordinary Indian passport holders, citing trafficking and job-fraud cases, and India's MEA issued an advisory. Source
Checked against 2 sources (some details from reputable travel press) on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Iran can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Iran visa-free
44 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Armenia90 days
Azerbaijan14 days
Bahrain15 days
Belarus15 days
Bolivia30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina15 days
Brazil15 days
Brunei15 days
Cambodia15 days
China21 days
Croatia15 days
Cuba15 days
Egypt20 days
Georgia45 days
Hong Kong21 days
Indonesia15 days
Iraq30 days
Japan15 days
Kazakhstan14 days
Kuwait15 days
Kyrgyzstan15 days
Lebanon30 days
Macau21 days
Malaysia15 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 daysPassports that need an e-visa for Iran
144 passports. Apply online and get approved before you travel.
Albania30 days
Algeria30 days
Andorra30 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Argentina30 days
Australia30 days
Austria30 days
Bahamas30 days
Barbados30 days
Belgium30 days
Belize30 days
Benin30 days
Bhutan30 days
Botswana30 days
Bulgaria30 days
Burkina Faso30 days
Burundi30 days
Cameroon30 days
Cape Verde30 days
Central African Republic30 days
Chad30 days
Chile30 days
Comoros30 days
Costa Rica30 days
Cyprus30 days
Czechia30 days
Denmark30 days
Djibouti30 days
Dominica30 days
Dominican Republic30 days
DR Congo30 days
Ecuador30 days
El Salvador30 days
Equatorial Guinea30 days
Eritrea30 days
Estonia30 days
Eswatini30 days
Ethiopia30 days
Fiji30 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
Gabon30 days
Gambia30 days
Germany30 days
Ghana30 days
Greece30 days
Grenada30 days
Guatemala30 days
Guinea30 days
Guinea-Bissau30 days
Guyana30 days
Haiti30 days
Honduras30 days
Hungary30 days
Iceland30 days
India
Ireland30 days
Italy30 days
Ivory Coast30 days
Jamaica30 days
Kenya30 days
Kiribati30 days
Kosovo30 days
Laos30 days
Latvia30 days
Lesotho30 days
Liberia30 days
Libya30 days
Liechtenstein30 days
Lithuania30 days
Luxembourg30 days
Madagascar30 days
Malawi30 days
Maldives30 days
Mali30 days
Malta30 days
Marshall Islands30 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova30 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro30 days
Morocco30 days
Mozambique30 days
Myanmar30 days
Namibia30 days
Nauru30 days
Nepal30 days
Netherlands30 days
New Zealand30 days
Nicaragua30 days
Niger30 days
Nigeria30 days
North Korea30 days
North Macedonia30 days
Norway30 days
Palau30 days
Palestine30 days
Panama30 days
Papua New Guinea30 days
Paraguay30 days
Philippines30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Republic of the Congo30 days
Romania30 days
Russia30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis30 days
Saint Lucia30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
Samoa30 days
San Marino30 days
Sao Tome and Principe30 days
Senegal30 days
Sierra Leone30 days
Slovakia30 days
Slovenia30 days
Solomon Islands30 days
South Africa30 days
South Korea30 days
South Sudan30 days
Spain30 days
Sri Lanka30 days
Sudan30 days
Suriname30 days
Sweden30 days
Switzerland30 days
Taiwan30 days
Thailand30 days
Timor-Leste30 days
Togo30 days
Tonga30 days
Trinidad and Tobago30 days
Turkmenistan30 days
Tuvalu30 days
Uganda30 days
Ukraine30 days
Uruguay30 days
Vanuatu30 days
Vatican City30 days
Yemen30 days
Zambia30 daysPassports that need a visa for Iran
17 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Special permits and unconfirmed entry
2 passports. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.
Iran visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Iran, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Yes. UK passport holders need a visa for Iran, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Yes. Canada passport holders need a visa for Iran, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Yes. Australia passport holders need an e-visa for Iran, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Yes. India passport holders need an e-visa for Iran, applied for online before travel.
How long can you stay in Iran without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 15 days, and some passports get up to 90 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
How many passports need a visa for Iran?
17 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 144 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Iran's official site before you book and again before you fly.