If you want to travel to foreign borders but are concerned about the procedures for obtaining a visa, you can choose visa-free countries. Although in recent decades, the name of Iranian passport is not seen among the valid passports of the world, but still Iranian travelers can travel to several countries without a visa or with an airport visa. Here you can see the list of visa-free countries for Iranians and the conditions for traveling to them.
Can you travel to foreign countries without a visa?
Before answering the question, what are the visa-free countries for Iranians? We need to talk a little about visas. A visa is a document issued by the destination country that allows travelers to enter that country. Some countries have removed visas due to their diplomatic relations. It means that travelers can travel to the destination country without having to go through the visa process. This is the validity of the passport, which determines how many countries travelers can travel to without a passport or with an airport visa. In the following, we will tell you which countries are visa-free for Iranians and what is the rank of the Iranian passport among the passports of the world. We suggest you read the ranking of the world’s strongest and weakest passports.
Iranian passport rating
Iran’s passport is ranked 101, which means Iranians can travel to around 45 countries in the world without a visa or with an airport visa. Most of these destinations are Asian and African countries. In contrast, European countries, Canada, America and Australia have applied strict rules in order to issue visas to Iranians. If you are applying for a tourist visa for Canada, America, England, Schengen or Australia, you can contact our experts at the visa department.
Visa free countries for Iranians
Visa-free countries are destinations that Iranians can travel to without a visa with an Iranian passport. In other words, visa-free travel is possible for Iranians to these destinations. Of course, the duration of stay in these destinations is specified according to the agreement between the two countries and is for a limited period. In the following, we will see the list of visa-free countries for Iranians, separated by each continent: if you are interested in having lists of the “most” in the world, the article about the richest countries in the world will also be interesting for you.
Visa-free countries for Iranians in Asia
- Armenia with a stay of 90 days
- Malaysia with a stay of 14 days
- Iraq with a stay of 30 days
- Türkiye with a stay of 90 days
- Georgia with a stay of 45 days
- Kazakhstan with a stay of 14 days
Visa free countries for Iranians in the Caribbean
- Dominica with a stay of 21 days
- Haiti with a stay of 90 days
Visa-free countries for Iranians in America
- Venezuela with a stay of 15 days
- Suriname with a stay of 90 days with a tourist card
Visa-free countries for Iranians in the Oceania continent
- Micronesia with a stay of 30 days
The best visa-free countries
Considering the tourist attractions and the level of services provided to tourists, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Dominica can be considered as the best visa-free countries in Iran. Every year, many tourists choose these destinations to spend their holidays. Iranian travelers can stay in these countries without a visa and for a limited period of time. Before traveling, it is better to have the necessary information about the fees for leaving the country.
Airport visa for Iranians or electronic visa for Iranians
An airport visa is a permit issued by the destination country at the airport. In this way, travelers do not need to apply for a visa before traveling and can easily obtain a visa at the airport by presenting the required documents. In the following article, visa-free countries, we will tell you which countries passengers with Iranian passports can travel to with an airport visa.
Airport visa with Iranian passport in Asian countries
- Azerbaijan airport visa with a stay of 30 days
- Cambodia e-visa with a 30-day stay
- Lebanon e-visa with a 30-day stay
- Maldives airport visa for 30 days
- Oman airport visa with a stay of 14 days
- Qatar airport and electronic visa with a period of stay of 30 days
- Timor-Leste airport visa with a duration of stay of 30 days
Airport visa with Iranian passport in African countries
- Angola airport visa
- Burundi airport visa with a duration of 30 days
- Green nose airport visa
- Etihad Qamar airport visa with a duration of stay of 45 days
- Electronic visa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a duration of stay of 90 days
- Djibouti electronic visa
- Ethiopia electronic visa
- Gabon electronic visa
- Guinea electronic visa with a duration of stay of 90 days
- Airport visa and electronic visa of Guinea-Bissau with a duration of stay of 90 days
- Electronic visa of Lesotho with a stay of 14 days
- Airport visa and e-visa of Madagascar with a duration of stay of 90 days
- Malawi electronic visa with a duration of stay of 90 days
- Mauritania airport visa
- Mozambique airport visa with a duration of 30 days
- Nigeria airport visa (You must apply before entering the country.)
- Airport visa and e-visa of Rwanda with a duration of stay of 30 days
- Seychelles tourist registration with a stay of 90 days
- Sierra Leone airport visa with a duration of stay of 30 days
- Somalia airport visa with 30 days stay
- South Sudan electronic visa
- Electronic Kanya visa with a stay of 90 days
- Uganda e-Visa
- Zimbabwe airport visa for 30 days
Airport visa With an Iranian passport in South American countries
- Airport visa and e-Visa of Bolivia with a duration of stay of 90 days
- Suriname electronic visa
- Togo airport visa with a duration of stay of 7 days
Airport visa with Iranian passport in Oceania countries
- Palau airport visa with a duration of stay of 30 days
- Samoa airport visa with a duration of stay of 60 days
- Tuvalu airport visa with a duration of stay of 30 days
Visa-free travel countries for US green card holders
Having an “American Green Card” has several advantages, one of which is the ability to travel to some countries without the need for a visa. However, it should be noted that in the first stage, most countries consider citizenship or passport as the criteria for entry. Therefore, having a green card alone may not be sufficient for entry if your nationality requires a visa according to the laws of the destination. For this reason, it is necessary to carefully check the entry regulations of the destination country before each trip.
According to the updated website report Visa Guidein the year 2025 American green card holders can No visa Travel to the following list of countries:
This list may be subject to change as countries’ immigration policies change; Therefore, it is better to check the latest entry regulations from the embassy’s official website or reliable sources before booking a ticket.
Country name | Short description |
Canada | Short-term and tourist trips are allowed without the need for a visa for green card holders. |
Visa-free entry is possible for tourist purposes and temporary stays. | |
Green card holders can stay in this country for up to 30 days without a visa. | |
Georgia | Visa-free stay for up to 90 days in each 180-day period is allowed for green card holders. |
British Virgin Islands | Free entry for US green card tourists. |
Aruba and Curacao | Visa-free travel as part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. |
Balkan countries (some countries) | Some countries in the Balkan region allow visa-free entry for green card holders. |
Short-term visa-free entry is possible for green card holders under certain conditions. |
European countries without visa for Iranians
Schengen area countries or countries that require a Schengen visa to enter have applied relatively strict rules for issuing visas to Iranians. According to these rules, it is very important to provide financial documents, job and travel plan, and the applicant must show the embassy officer that the purpose of the trip is only touristic and does not intend to stay permanently or declare asylum in the destination country. In fact, none of the European countries are on the list of visa-free countries for Iranians.
Which countries can travel to Iran without a visa?
In contrast to the list of visa-free countries for Iranians, there are also countries whose citizens can travel to Iran without a visa. These countries include the following:
- Georgia
- Armenia
- Türkiye
- Syria
- Kazakhstan
- Azerbaijan
- china
- Hong Kong
- Macao
- Oman
- Egypt
- Bolivia
- Venezuela
- Qatar
- Emirates
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Russia
- Uzbekistan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Tajikistan
- Arabia
- Tunisia
- Tanzania
- Mauritania
- Zimbabwe
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Brunei
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Peru
- Cuba
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Belarus
- India
Documents required to travel to visa-free countries
To travel to visa-free countries for Iranians, it is enough to have a passport with at least 7 months validity. Of course, some countries require other items such as a hotel voucher, travel insurance or a photo to allow entry or issue an airport visa. Therefore, before traveling to any destination, be sure to check the conditions of entry and the documents required to issue an airport visa. But in general, it can be said that the documents required to issue an airport visa include the following:
- Passport with at least 7 months validity
- Visa application form
- Hotel or accommodation reservation form
- Paying the visa issuance fee (for some countries)
- Providing a passport size photo (for some countries)
final word
The more valid a country’s passport is, the more its citizens choose to travel abroad without a visa. Not having to worry about issuing or not issuing a visa, having more time and flexibility to buy plane tickets, saving money and time and having an easier trip are the advantages of having a valid passport and traveling without a visa. In the list of visa-free countries for Iranians, we saw that currently Iranian travelers can only travel to countries such as Türkiye, Armenia, Georgia, etc. without obtaining a visa.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Iranian travelers need a visa to travel to Türkiye?
No, travelers with Iranian passports can stay in Türkiye for up to 90 days without a visa.
- What does visa cancellation mean?
Cancellation of visas means two countries have agreed to allow their citizens to enter each other’s borders without visas.
- How many countries can Iranians travel to without a visa?
Iranian travelers can travel to around 45 countries without a visa or with an airport visa. These countries include most Asian and African destinations.
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