Iran Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 85 destinations open to Iran passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Iran passport holders can currently enter 17 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 27 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 41. An embassy visa is still required for 111 destinations, and 1 destination currently does not admit Iran passport holders. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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without arranging
a visa in advance
Armenia90 days
Azerbaijan15 days
Dominica21 days
Georgia45 days
Haiti90 days
Iraq30 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Kazakhstan14 days
KenyaeTA
Malaysia14 days
Micronesia30 days
PakistaneTA
Seychelles90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Tunisia15 days
Turkey90 days
Venezuela15 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Lebanon
Macao
Madagascar
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Oman
Palau
Qatar
Rwanda
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Sri Lanka
Syria
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
DR Congo
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Malawi
Moldova
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
ZambiaApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
LibyaEntry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Iran Passport
Iran ranks 71st, placing the Iranian passport in the lower tier of the mobility ranking. Holders can travel visa-free to 17 destinations, and visa on arrival and e-Visa options lift total mobility to 85. A visa must be obtained beforehand for 112 destinations.
Asia is the best region for Iranian travelers, with 9 visa-free destinations, followed by Africa with 4 and North America with 2. Oceania and South America each offer a single visa-free destination, and Europe has none. Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore are reachable with an e-Visa, while France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan and China all require a visa in advance. Because so many major destinations depend on visa approval, planning ahead matters. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 93 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Iran passport holders can enter 17 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 9
Africa 4
North America 2
South America 1
Oceania 1
How Iran Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | #67 | 89 | 13 |
| Nigeria | #68 | 88 | 27 |
| Lebanon | #69 | 87 | 16 |
| DR Congo | #70 | 86 | 17 |
| North Korea | #70 | 86 | 10 |
 Iran | #71 | 85 | 17 |
| Bangladesh | #72 | 84 | 19 |
| Libya | #72 | 84 | 14 |
| South Sudan | #72 | 84 | 17 |
| Sudan | #72 | 84 | 14 |
| Pakistan | #73 | 83 | 12 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 98 more destinations than the Iran passport.
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Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Iran passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Iran passport holders visit without a visa?
Iran passport holders can visit 17 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 27 with a visa on arrival and 41 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 85 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Iran passport ranking?
The Iran passport ranks #71 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, with a mobility score of 85. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Iran passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Iran passport holders?
27 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Iran passport holders: Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Lebanon, Macao and 17 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Iran passport holders?
Iran passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 111 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, India and 103 more. Entry is currently not permitted in 1 destination.
How can a Iran passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Iran passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+93 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+84 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+79 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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