Destination guide

Iran visa requirements

For Russia passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 15 days / 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Iran with a Russia passport?

Visa not required (conditional) / eVisa

Key entry notes

  • Visa not required for 15 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group (5 ~ 50 people).
  • Citizens of Russia who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival.
  • Admission will be refused: to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings. to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa/stamp in the last 12 months.[circular reference] 14 day visa-free on Kish and Qeshm Islands.
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  • Extension of stay is possible twice for 30 days for a total of up to 90 days.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Southern Asia
Capital
Tehran
Languages
Persian
Currency
IRR
Time zones
UTC+03:30
Area
1,648,195 km2
Population
78,572,500
Gini index
38.3