Iranian Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Iranian passport holders can visit 15 countries visa-free, plus 65 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Iranian passport is ranked #179 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Iranian passport allows its holder to travel to 15 countries without a visa. In addition, they can obtain 57 e-visas and 8 visas upon arrival. However, a visa is required for travel to 108 countries.

Iran has a population of approximately 84 million people. The majority of the population is made up of Persians, followed by Azeris, Kurds, and Lurs. The official language is Persian, but Azerbaijani, Kurdish, and Luri are also spoken by some Iranians.

The Iranian passport is not the most powerful passport in the world. It ranks towards the bottom of the list in terms of its visa-free access to other countries. Despite this, the Iranian passport still allows Iranians to travel to many countries around the world, albeit with some restrictions.

Some destinations that require a visa for Iranian passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Iranian passport holders are Oman, Iraq, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

Visa free countries

So, where can Iranians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Iran citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Asia

🇦🇲 Armenia (90 days)
🇬🇪 Georgia (45 days)
🇮🇶 Iraq (30 days)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (14 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
🇴🇲 Oman (14 days / 30 days)
🇹🇯 Tajikistan (30 days / 60 days)
🇹🇷 Turkey (90 days)

Americas

🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (90 days)
🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)
🇻🇪 Venezuela (15 days)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)

Europe

🇷🇺 Russia (15 days / 30 days)

Africa

🇹🇳 Tunisia (15 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Iranian passport holders can visit 15 countries visa-free, plus 65 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Iranian passport holders?

Iranian passport holders can travel visa-free to Oman, Iraq, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Tunisia, and 7 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Iran citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Iran, 15 are visa-free, 57 can be visited with an e-visa and 8 with a visa on arrival, while 108 require a visa, as of October 2026.