To boost tourism, Iran has recently announced the removal of visa requirements for travelers from 33 countries.
The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, confirmed this decision during a government meeting on Wednesday December 13, 2023
February 4, 2023 Update:
The Deputy of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the visa-free entry to Iran for citizens of 28 countries starting February 4, 2023.
Travelers from these nations can visit Iran without a visa, requiring only a valid passport. The Cabinet of Ministers’ policy allows these visitors to enjoy a stay of up to 15 days every six months.
Asia
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- United Arab Emirates
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Uzbekistan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Brunei
- India (Note: Visa-free entry for air travelers only)
Africa
- Tunisia
- Tanzania
- Mauritania
- Zimbabwe
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
Europe
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Belarus
South America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Peru
Notes:
- Russian citizens have visa-free access if traveling in groups
Comprehensive List of Visa-Free Countries for Travel to Iran
| Country | Continent | Visa Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Asia | 15 days | |
| Saudi Arabia | Asia | 15 days | |
| Qatar | Asia | 15 days | |
| Kuwait | Asia | 15 days | |
| Bahrain | Asia | 15 days | |
| India | Asia | 15 days | Visa exemption applies only for air travel. |
| Japan | Asia | 15 days | |
| Indonesia | Asia | 15 days | |
| Singapore | Asia | 15 days | |
| Vietnam | Asia | 15 days | |
| Cambodia | Asia | 15 days | |
| Uzbekistan | Asia | 15 days | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Asia | 15 days | |
| Brunei | Asia | 15 days | |
| Croatia | Europe | 15 days | |
| Serbia | Europe | 15 days | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | 15 days | |
| Belarus | Europe | 15 days | |
| Tanzania | Africa | 15 days | |
| Mauritania | Africa | 15 days | |
| Zimbabwe | Africa | 15 days | |
| Mauritius | Africa | 15 days | |
| Seychelles | Africa | 15 days | |
| Tunisia | Africa | 15 days | |
| Brazil | South America | 15 days | |
| Mexico | North America | 15 days | |
| Peru | South America | 15 days | |
| Cuba | North America | 15 days | |
| Turkey | Asia/Europe | 90 days | |
| Armenia | Asia | 90 days | |
| Azerbaijan | Asia | 14 days | |
| Bolivia | South America | 30 days | |
| Georgia | Asia/Europe | 45 days | |
| Malaysia | Asia | 15 days | |
| Syria | Asia | 90 days | |
| Venezuela | South America | 15 days | |
| Russia | Europe/Asia | 15 days | In a tour group |
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