Visa requirements for Iranian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Iran.
As of 2026, Iranian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 40 countries and territories, ranking the Iranian passport 90th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.
However, according to the most up-to-date list compiled on this wiki, Iranian passport holders can enter 94 countries (not counting dependent and partially unrecognized territories) with visa on arrival(10 countries), e-Visas(53 countries), visa on arrival or e-Visa(8 countries), ETA(3),Visa not required for tour groups / eVisa(1) or complete visa free(19 countries).
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports traveling for tourist purposes:
Country / Region Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Not eligible for the e-Visa program available to most nationalities. Although officially no visa is required, at least a Double Entry Schengen visa is required to enter Andorra since it has no own airport facility. 30 days 30 days and can be extended twice for the same period. Yellow Fever Vaccination(required). Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Angola. Proof of accommodation(booking hotel, etc.). Travel Itinerary(return ticket). 90 days with a valid visa or PR card for United States, Canada, United Kingdom or an EU Member State. e-Visa can be obtained before departure. Passengers require a printed e-Visa confirmation. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. From March 26, 2026, entry into Australia by Australian visa (Subclass 600) holders residing overseas has been banned. 30 days 30 days 90 days 30 days Up to 90 days for online visa. Proof of return or onward travel. Hotel booking confirmation or invitation or letter from a host in Bolivia. Proof of sufficient funds (approximately 50 USD/day). 30 days May extend by 60 days. 1 month Visa on arrival either at Bujumbura International Airport (Melchior Ndadaye) or at all land borders for a maximum stay of 1 month. 30 days e-Visa can be obtained before departure. Extendable 30-day visa on arrival. 30 days Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for all travelers to Cameroon. May extend by 60 days. 30 days 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports. 45 days Travelers must obtain a visa from the Republic of the Congo embassy. However, they can also apply for the visa online at the website of at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France. 7 days 30 days with a valid multi entry US / Canada / UK visa. 90 days Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. 90 days The tourist visa is valid for a single entry to Cuba, for a stay of 90 days, extendable for 90 days. 90 days 21 days 90 days with a valid US / Canada / UK / EU visa. Entry visas must be endorsed by Security Approval from Security of State 30 days with a valid residence of several countries(UK, The USA, EU and etc.) 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive at Libreville International Airport. 45 days Must have return ticket. Hotel reservation, insurance and sufficient funds required. If arriving by ground border, obtain approval by local officer. 90 days Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026 Electronic visa fees are set at $260 for a single-entry e-Visa under normal processing of three to five business days, $338 for 48-hour priority processing and $442 for five-hour express processing. For a multiple-entry e-Visa, the listed fees are $468, $608 or $796, depending on the processing time selected 90 days 90 days 90 days 60 days Iranian citizens require a guarantor to obtain an Indonesian eVisa; therefore, it is impossible to obtain one directly through the Directorate General of Immigration website. The travel agency acts as your sponsor during the visa application process, and Indonesia issues the visa under that company's sponsorship. 30 days Visa-free to Kurdistan region for 15 days. Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry required before visa issued. Permanent residents of Canada and cruise passengers of any nationality who intend to remain in the island during the stay of the vessel by which they arrived and to depart on the same vessel, are not required to hold visa. Normal passport holders must obtain security approval prior to arrival. 14 days 90 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). 3 months 90 days Arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo and all other airports with international connections (such as Antsiranana, Toamasina, Tuléar). For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. 30 days 30 days from 03 September, 2025 Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia has agreed to extend the eligibility period for entrance visa for citizens of both countries from 14 days to 30 days. 30 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. e-Visa is available for the following durations: 30 days, 90 days, 360 days 14 days 180 days with a valid visa issued by Canada, Japan, United States, United Kingdom or an EU Member State. Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days Extension of stay is possible up to 60 days. Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa. 30 days with a valid visa issued by Ireland, United States, United Kingdom or an EU Member State. 30 days 3 months Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 30 days 15 days with a valid multi entry Schengen visa. 14 days / 30 days Require hotel reservation, health insurance and return ticket. 3 months Visa fee of 25 USD for single entry and less than 3 months. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. 30 days The visa is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days but can be extended twice for a fee. In order to obtain a visa on arrival visitors are required to have a proof of sufficient funds (200 USD per week) 30 days with a valid Australia / Canada / US / UK visa. 60 days Starting October 1, 2025, all travelers entering Papua New Guinea will be required to complete a digital arrival card called the “PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNG DAC).” May submit the visa application online, but must later go to a Paraguayan embassy or consulate to complete the process. 30 days Hotel reservation via Discover Qatar must be confirmed. A tourist visa for an expatriate for one month (not extendable) for a fee of (QR 100) Confirmed round-trip ticket. 15 days / 30 days Visa not required for 15 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group (5 ~ 50 people). 30 days 30 days 90 days Passport valid 6 months, return or onward ticket, bank statement, never deported. 15 days with a valid multi entry Schengen visa. 90 days Certificate of travel health insurance. Evidence of the amount of funds available for maintenance during the intended stay. Book a return or multi-trip ticket/driver's license, vehicle insurance if traveling by private car. 3 months 3 months / 30 days Visa application can be submitted online using the 'e-Service' through a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore. May obtain a visa on arrival if they have a pre-arranged visa approval. 30 days e-Visa holders must arrive at O. R. Tambo International Airport. 30 daysSri Lanka has set May 25, 2026, as the start date for its new free tourist visa scheme for citizens of 40 countries(including Iranians). Eligible travelers will still be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival. 90 days Can only enter the country with prior authorization from the Syrian authorities. 30 days / 60 days Applicable only by air travel between Dushanbe and Tehran. Up to 90 days per year. e-Visa for 60 days within 90 days for 30 USD. 90 days 60 days Must pay at Embassy in Tehran only (40 USD). Can apply at Thai Embassy in other countries if you have resident permit for that country. 30 days Visa on arrival at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. Single entry visa valid for up to 30 days is granted for fee of 30 USD. 15 days Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days. 90 days 15 days 15 days every 180 days. Hotel booking and return ticket required. 90 days 90 days during one trip, no more than 90 days within any 180 days. 30 daysAs of October 2, 2026, the official evisa.migration.gov.tm portal provides access to the main requirements for the program introduced the previous day by the State Migration Service. 1 month Visa fee is 100 AUD. 3 months Verified at port of entry. Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. The fee for this visa is 100 USD. Following Iranian strikes on the UAE, Iranian passport holders are no longer allowed to enter or transit through the country. Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions. Iranian citizens can apply for immigrant visas if they face ethnic or religious persecution in their country. Prior authorisation required before issuing visa. 30 days 120 days Visa fee is 5150 VUV (40 USD). 15 days May extend by 15 days. Return ticket or proof of next destination. e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Return tickect is required. Only Phú Quốc (PQC) island has visa exemption for up to 30 days. 90 days 1 month
Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries
Territory Conditions of access Notes Below are the requirements for receiving an entry permit to the Republic of Abkhazia: Copy of passport (sent by e-mail or by fax). Please make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your planned entry to Abkhazia. Filled electronic application. You should complete all sections of the application. If any necessary information is missing, the application will not be considered. An entry permit letter for visiting the Republic of Abkhazia will be sent to the email address from which the application was sent or to the fax number stated in the application. Must have double entry or multiple Russian visas to come to Abkhazia (it is a mandatory requirement, since the Russian Embassy in Abkhazia will not issue transit visas to the citizens of Iran). Visa is not required for holders of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay)