Iran Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2023-07-13 16:19:04

Iran is located in Southern Asia. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Iran is Do Not Travel. Check Iran Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.



Travel advice and advisories

Published 26.04.2022
1. Passengers must have:
- a COVID-19 vaccination certificate in English showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; and
- a negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
- This does not apply to:
- passengers younger than 12 years;
- nationals of Iran who left Iran before 4 April 2022;
- passengers arriving from Iraq.
2. Nationals of Iran who left Iran before 4 April 2022 must have:
- a COVID-19 vaccination certificate in English showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; or
- a negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
3. Passengers arriving from Iraq must have:
- a COVID-19 vaccination certificate in English showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; or
- a negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
4. Passengers must complete a "Self-declaration Form" before arrival at https://tinyurl.com/2amxzs3u
5. Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival and quarantine at their own expense.


Travel Advisory By USA

Thu, 13 Jul 2023

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of kidnapping and the arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens. Exercise increased caution due to wrongful detentions.  

Country Summary: U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Iran have been kidnapped, arrested, and detained on spurious charges. The Department has determined that at least one U.S. national is wrongfully detained by the Iranian government.

Iranian authorities continue to unjustly detain and imprison U.S. nationals, particularly dual national U.S.-Iranian nationals--including students, journalists, business travelers, and academics--on charges including espionage and posing a threat to national security. Iranian authorities routinely delay consular access to detained U.S. nationals and consistently deny consular access to dual U.S.-Iranian nationals.

The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iran.

Due to the risks of operating civilian aircraft within or in the vicinity of Iran, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Iran.

If you are currently in Iran:   

  • Consider the risks involved in possessing dual U.S. Iranian nationality.
  • Review your personal security plan and visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
  • Draft a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.
  • Discuss a plan with loved ones regarding care/custody of children, pets, property, belongings, non-liquid assets (collections, artwork, etc.), funeral wishes, etc.
  • Establish your own personal security plan in coordination with your employer or host organization or consider consulting with a professional security organization.
  • Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.


Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Iran

Visa required

  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • Jordan
  • Libya
  • Pakistan
  • Somalia
  • Sri Lanka
  • United Kingdom
  • Yemen

eVisa/Visa on arrival

  • Albania (30 days)
  • Algeria (30 days)
  • Andorra (15 days.)
  • Angola (30 days)
  • Australia (30 days)
  • Austria (30 days)
  • Bahamas (30 days)
  • Barbados (30 days)
  • Belarus (30 days)
  • Belize (15 days)
  • Benin (30 days)
  • Bhutan (15 days)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days)
  • Botswana (15 days)
  • Brunei (30 days)
  • Bulgaria (30 days)
  • Burkina Faso (30 days)
  • Burundi (30 days)
  • Cambodia (15 days)
  • Cameroon (30 days)
  • Cape Verde (30 days)
  • Central African Republic (15 days)
  • Chad (30 days)
  • Chile (15 days)
  • Comoros (30 days)
  • Congo [DRC] (15 days)
  • Costa Rica (30 days)
  • Côte d'Ivoire (15 days)
  • Cuba (15 days)
  • Cyprus (30 days)
  • Czech Republic (30 days)
  • Djibouti (30 days)
  • Dominica (30 days)
  • Dominican Republic (30 days)

eVisa / Visa on arrival

  • Argentina (30 days)
  • Belgium (30 days)
  • Brazil (30 days)
  • Denmark (30 days)
  • India (30 days)
  • Portugal (30 days)
  • Spain (30 days)

Visa not required

  • Armenia (90 days)
  • Azerbaijan (30 days)
  • Bolivia (30 days)
  • China (21 days)
  • Egypt (20 days)
  • Georgia (45 days)
  • Hong Kong (21 days)
  • Iraq
  • Lebanon (30 days within 180 days)
  • Macau (21 days)
  • Malaysia (15 days)
  • Oman (30 days)
  • Turkey (3 months)
  • Venezuela (30 days)

Visa on arrival

  • Bahrain (30 days)
  • Congo [Republic] (30 days)
  • Croatia
  • Ecuador (30 days)
  • El Salvador (30 days)
  • Equatorial Guinea (30 days)
  • Eritrea (30 days)
  • Estonia (30 days)
  • Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) (30 days)
  • Ethiopia (15 days)
  • Fiji
  • Finland (30 days)
  • Gabon (30 days)
  • Gambia (30 days)
  • Ghana (15 days)
  • Greece (30 days)
  • Grenada (15 days)
  • Guatemala (30 days)
  • Guinea (30 days)
  • Guinea-Bissau (30 days)
  • Guyana (15 days)
  • Haiti (30 days)
  • Honduras (30 days)
  • Hungary (30 days)
  • Iceland (30 days)
  • Indonesia (30 days)
  • Ireland (30 days)
  • Italy (30 days)
  • Jamaica (15 days)
  • Japan (30 days)
  • Kazakhstan (30 days)
  • Kenya (30 days)
  • Kiribati
  • Kuwait (30 days)
  • Kyrgyzstan (30 days)
  • Laos (30 days)
  • Latvia (30 days)
  • Lesotho (15 days)
  • Liberia (30 days)
  • Liechtenstein (30 days)
  • Lithuania (30 days)
  • Luxembourg (30 days)
  • Macedonia [FYROM] (30 days)
  • Madagascar (30 days)
  • Malawi (30 days)
  • Maldives
  • Mali (30 days)
  • Malta (30 days)
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania (30 days)
  • Mauritius (30 days)
  • Mexico (30 days)
  • Micronesia (30 days)
  • Moldova (30 days)
  • Monaco (15 days)
  • Mongolia (15 days)
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco (30 days)
  • Mozambique (30 days)
  • Myanmar [Burma] (15 days)
  • Namibia (30 days)
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands (30 days)
  • New Zealand (30 days)
  • Nicaragua (30 days)
  • Niger (30 days)
  • Nigeria (30 days)
  • North Korea (30 days)
  • Norway (30 days)
  • Palau
  • Panama (30 days)
  • Papua New Guinea (15 days)
  • Paraguay (30 days)
  • Peru (30 days)
  • Philippines (30 days)
  • Qatar (30 days)
  • Romania (30 days)
  • Russia (30 days)
  • Rwanda (30 days)
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis (30 days)
  • Saint Lucia (30 days)
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino (15 days)
  • São Tomé and Príncipe (30 days)
  • Saudi Arabia (30 days)
  • Senegal (30 days)
  • Serbia (30 days)
  • Seychelles (30 days)
  • Sierra Leone (15 days)
  • Singapore (30 days)
  • Slovakia (30 days)
  • Slovenia (30 days)
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa (30 days)
  • South Korea (30 days)
  • Sudan (30 days)
  • Suriname (15 days)
  • Sweden (30 days)
  • Switzerland (30 days)
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania (30 days)
  • Thailand (30 days)
  • Timor-Leste (15 days)
  • Togo (30 days)
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago (15 days)
  • Tunisia (30 days)
  • Turkmenistan (30 days)
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda (30 days)
  • Ukraine (30 days)
  • Uruguay (30 days)
  • Uzbekistan (30 days)
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City (15 days)
  • Vietnam (30 days)
  • Zambia (30 days)
  • Zimbabwe (30 days)

eVisa

  • France (30 days)
  • Germany (30 days)
  • Poland (30 days)
  • United Arab Emirates (30 days)

Admission refused

  • Israel

Visa not required (Conditional)

  • Syria (90 days)

Visa Requirements for Iran Citizens

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