Do you need a visa for Iran?
Entry rules for Iran for 8 passports, each checked against the official source: 0 without a visa, 0 with a pre-registration, 8 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Visa required | Visa required. Australian passport holders must apply before they travel, and Smartraveller says Do not travel to Iran. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | Visa required | Visa required. Canadian passport holders need a visa, and Canada advises avoiding all travel to Iran. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | Visa required | Visa required. French passport holders need a paid visa on arrival for a short private visit to Iran. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | Visa required | Visa required. German passport holders need a visa, issued as an electronic visa that you carry as a printout. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | Visa required | Visa required. Irish passport holders need a visa to enter Iran. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | Visa required | Visa required. Portuguese passport holders need a visa to enter Iran. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | Visa required | Visa required. Spanish passport holders need a visa valid for their whole stay, applied for before the trip. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | Visa required | Visa required, and the UK advises against all travel. British citizens must apply through an organized tour or with a sponsor in Iran. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Iran
Iran is a large country in West Asia, home to the ruins of Persepolis, historic cities such as Isfahan, and mountain and desert scenery.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guidePower plugs in IranSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required. Australian passport holders must apply before they travel, and Smartraveller says Do not travel to Iran.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required. Canadian passport holders need a visa, and Canada advises avoiding all travel to Iran.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required. French passport holders need a paid visa on arrival for a short private visit to Iran.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required. German passport holders need a visa, issued as an electronic visa that you carry as a printout.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required. Irish passport holders need a visa to enter Iran.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required. Portuguese passport holders need a visa to enter Iran.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required. Spanish passport holders need a visa valid for their whole stay, applied for before the trip.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Iran?
Visa required, and the UK advises against all travel. British citizens must apply through an organized tour or with a sponsor in Iran.