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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of IranIranian Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Iran Passport Holders Travel?

Iran passport holders can visit 13 countries without a visa. That ranks the Iran passport #186 of 199.

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13
Visa-free destinations
0
With unlimited stay
13
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (4 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Iran

Below is the full list of countries that Iran citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Iran passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of ArmeniaArmenia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of GeorgiaGeorgia Visa-free 45 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IraqIraq Visa-free 30 days
Flag of KazakhstanKazakhstan Visa-free 14 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 14 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TajikistanTajikistan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TunisiaTunisia Visa-free 15 days
Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye Visa-free 90 days
Flag of VenezuelaVenezuela Visa-free 15 days

Overview of visa-free access for Iran citizens

Holders of a Iran passport can travel to 13 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 0 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 13 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 27 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 4 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Iran citizens can reach 44 countries without a classic visa application. A further 41 countries offer an eVisa, and 112 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Armenia, Dominica, Georgia, Haiti, Iraq and Kazakhstan, among many others.

Where can Iran citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Iran passport grouped by the maximum stay:

90 days (3 months) (4 countries)

Armenia, Haiti, Seychelles and Türkiye

45 days (1.5 months) (1 country)

Georgia

30 days (1 month) (3 countries)

Iraq, Micronesia and Tajikistan

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

15 days (about 2 weeks) (2 countries)

Tunisia and Venezuela

14 days (2 weeks) (2 countries)

Kazakhstan and Malaysia

Key takeaways for Iran passport holders

With 13 visa-free destinations, the Iran passport ranks #186 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Iran citizens

How many countries can Iran passport holders visit without a visa?

Iran passport holders can visit 13 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 0 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 13 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (27) and electronic travel authorisations (4), Iran citizens can enter 44 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Iran citizens?

No country currently offers Iran passport holders a visa-free stay without a time limit — every visa-free destination sets a maximum number of days.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Iran passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 4 countries, including Armenia, Haiti, Seychelles and Türkiye.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Iran citizens?

The longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Armenia, Haiti, Seychelles and Türkiye.

Where is the Iran passport ranked?

With 13 visa-free destinations the Iran passport ranks #186 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Iran passport holders: 13 visa-free, 27 visa on arrival, 4 eTA and 41 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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