Visa policy of Iran

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Entry stamp for Iran issued at the Mashhad International Airport.

Visitors to Iran must obtain a visa from one of the Iranian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months.

Israeli citizens are totally banned from entry to Iran.[1][2]

Iran plans to start issuing electronic visas to tourists by the end of 2016.[3]

Visa policy map

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Visa policy of Iran

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following 8 countries can visit Iran without a visa:[4]

According to some news reports, Iran lifted visa requirements for citizens of Egypt and Lebanon in July 2015.[13][14]

Kish Island

All tourists may stay in Kish Island for 14 days or less without obtaining any visa.

Diplomatic and official/service passports

Holders of passports issued by the following countries are allowed to enter Iran without a visa.

D — diplomatic passports
O — official passports
S — service passports

Visa on arrival

Holders of normal passports traveling as tourist can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days (extendable for another 15 days),[15] at the following airports:[16]

The visa on arrival is issued free of charge for citizens of Lebanon.

Facility is not applicable to nationals of:[17]

These nationalities are required to apply for an Iranian visa at an Iranian embassy/consulate prior to their arrival in Iran.

Women attire

Admission is refused to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings.[18]

Government Guides

British, Canadian and American citizens are required to be escorted by a government approved guide at all times. Independent travel for these citizens has been banned due to the closure of Iranian foreign missions in these countries.[19]

Israel

Admission is refused to holders of passports or travel documents containing a visa/stamp for Israel or any data that passenger has been to Israel or indication of any connection with the State of Israel.[18]

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