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Iran Visa Requirements for Armenia Citizens

Q: How long can Armenia citizens stay in Iran?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

Visa-free · 90 days

Armenia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Iran for stays of up to 90 days.

The 2016 Iran–Armenia memorandum on visa exemption says nationals of either state may enter, transit, exit and stay in the other without an entry visa, with multiple entries, for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period.

“Nationals of the States of the Parties may have multiple entries into, transit through, exit from and stay in the territory of the State of the other Party without an entry visa for a period of maximum 90 days within any 180 days period.”

Source: Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and Armenia on exemption of visa requirements (ARLIS — Armenian Legal Information System) · checked 2 Oct 2026

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What the Iran visa rules mean for Armenia travellers

Armenia citizens can enter Iran without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. You only need a valid Armenia passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 90-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

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Whatever your visa status, Iran applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: Iran's Foreign Ministry eVisa portal says that to apply for any electronic visa your passport should have at least six months of validity beyond your actual travel date, and its visa-on-arrival page says all visitors mu…
Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Iran you must have a certificate proving a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
Vaccinations: Polio: The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Iran you must have a certificate proving a polio vaccine if you are coming from a polio-affected country.
Travel insurance: Iran's embassy in Berlin adds EUR 10 for travel insurance to every visa fee it charges, and Iran's Interests Section in Washington charges a non-refundable insurance fee of US$13 per visa application; no official source…

Iran entry rules compared

Iran lets 42 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 154. Armenia citizens are treated the same way as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Georgia. Overall the Armenia passport ranks #135 in the world with 35 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Armenia passport you can also visit 10 countries in the region without a visa, including China, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Oman and Qatar.

In the other direction, Iran citizens can visit Armenia visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Iran

Passport validity

6 months

Iran's Foreign Ministry eVisa portal says that to apply for any electronic visa your passport should have at least six months of validity beyond your actual travel date, and its visa-on-arrival page says all visitors must hold a passport or travel document valid for 6 months at the time of departure. The UK Foreign Office says that if your passport has stamps from Israel or other countries' border crossing points with Israel, you may be refused entry to Iran.

Iran eVisa — MFA visa portal (English: Important Tips, Passport Expiration)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Iran you must have a certificate proving a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Iran entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Polio

The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Iran you must have a certificate proving a polio vaccine if you are coming from a polio-affected country.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Iran entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

EUR 10

Iran's embassy in Berlin adds EUR 10 for travel insurance to every visa fee it charges, and Iran's Interests Section in Washington charges a non-refundable insurance fee of US$13 per visa application; no official source we could read says whether the eVisa or the visa on arrival requires insurance.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin — visa fees and procedure✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement. The MFA eVisa application asks for your travel itinerary only if you have already made travel arrangements.

Iran MFA eVisa — How to complete the application✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Iran. The UK government says non-Iranian debit and cash cards will not work in Iran.

UK FCDO — Iran travel advice✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

24 hours

Managers of public and private premises, and owners or occupiers of private homes, must notify the local police station or gendarmerie within 24 hours of the arrival of any foreign national who stays one night or more with them. A foreign national who does not follow this law and its regulations is fined 2,300,000 to 115,000,000 rials. The same penalty applies to managers, owners or occupiers who do not meet the notification duty in article 8.

Qavanin.ir (Vice-Presidency for Legal Affairs) — Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreign Nationals in Iran (1310, as amended)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

Under the Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreign Nationals, foreigners must leave Iran when their permitted stay ends unless the police extend it. A foreigner who does not comply with the law is fined 2,300,000 to 115,000,000 rials by the general courts, unless a heavier penalty applies, and may be expelled.

Qavanin.ir (Vice-Presidency for Legal Affairs) — Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreign Nationals in Iran (1310, as amended)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

No Iranian source we could read states a cash-declaration threshold. The US State Department lists an entry maximum of $10,000 and an exit maximum of $5,000.

U.S. Department of State — Iran international travel information✓ Checked 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Iran?

Armenia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Iran for stays of up to 90 days. The 2016 Iran–Armenia memorandum on visa exemption says nationals of either state may enter, transit, exit and stay in the other without an entry visa, with multiple entries, for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period.

How long can Armenia citizens stay in Iran?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Iran?

Iran's Foreign Ministry eVisa portal says that to apply for any electronic visa your passport should have at least six months of validity beyond your actual travel date, and its visa-on-arrival page says all visitors must hold a passport or travel document valid for 6 months at the time of departure. The UK Foreign Office says that if your passport has stamps from Israel or other countries' border crossing points with Israel, you may be refused entry to Iran.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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