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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Iran?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Iran, applied for online as an eVisa.

Iran visa processing time for Indians: Expect the application to pass all checks within 10 business days; some applicants are called for an interview, others get the visa without one. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, checked , read from an archived copy of 17 Mar 2026.

Tourists who wish to visit Iran can apply for a visa through the following link by entering all the required information and receive a visa application reference number.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of IranApply only at evisatraveller.mfa.irReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Apply from India
  5. Apply from the UAE
  6. Fee
  7. Processing time
  8. Documents
  9. If you live in the UAE
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccesseVisa
StayNot stated by the official source
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNot stated by the official sources we read
Official processingExpect the application to pass all checks within 10 business days; some applicants are called for an interview, others get the visa without one.3
Where to applyApply online on the Foreign Ministry's e-visa portal, which gives you an application reference number; your email address is verified during the process.1Official site: evisatraveller.mfa.ir

Do Indians need a visa for Iran?

India is not on the exemption lists, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says that all other nationals can get an eVisa online.

“Tourists who wish to visit Iran can apply for a visa through the following link by entering all the required information and receive a visa application reference number.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Iran's 15-day tourist visa waiver now covers 27 nationalities, and India is not one of them.

    Ordinary passport holders from the following 27 countries can stay in the Islamic Republic of Iran for tourism purposes for a non-extendable period of 15 days once every six months: United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Qatar, State of Kuwait, Republic of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tunisia, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Zimbabwe, Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Seychelles, Republic of Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Republic of Singapore, Kingdom of Cambodia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Federative Republic of Brazil, Republic of Peru, Republic of Cuba, United Mexican States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Serbia, Republic of Croatia, Republic of BelarusMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran · checked · read from an archived copy of 15 Oct 2026

  • Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the travel date to apply for any Iranian e-visa.

    To apply for all types of electronic visas, your passport should have at least six months of validity, beyond your actual travel date.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran · checked · read from an archived copy of 15 Oct 2026

  • The Embassy of India in Tehran's latest advisory (19 July 2026) says Indians should postpone travel to Iran for any purpose until the security situation improves.

    a) Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being, until the security environment improves.Embassy of India, Tehran · checked

How to apply from India

  1. Apply online on the Foreign Ministry's e-visa portal, which gives you an application reference number; your email address is verified during the process.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran · checked · read from an archived copy of 15 Oct 2026

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE:

Fee

Not stated by the official sources we read.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Iran.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Iran suspended visa-free entry for ordinary Indian passport holders from 22 November 2025; Indians now need a visa to enter or transit through Iran. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India · checked
  2. On 5 January 2026 India's Ministry of External Affairs advised Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India · checked
  3. The Embassy of India in Tehran's advisory of 24 June 2026 still told Indians to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran and asked those in Iran to register with the Embassy. Embassy of India, Tehran · checked
  4. The Embassy of India in Tehran's latest advisory (19 July 2026) says Indians should postpone travel to Iran for any purpose until the security situation improves. Embassy of India, Tehran · checked
  5. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Iran visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa.

How much does an Iran visa cost in India?

The official sources we read state no fee.

Can I get an Iran visa in 7 days?

Expect the application to pass all checks within 10 business days; some applicants are called for an interview, others get the visa without one.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran: entry rule, entry conditions and how to applyevisa.mfa.ir · checked · read from an archived copy of 15 Oct 2026
  2. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India: changesmea.gov.in · checked
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran (e-visa portal): processing time, applying from the UAE and documentsevisatraveller.mfa.ir · checked · read from an archived copy of 17 Mar 2026
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran (e-visa portal): documentsevisa.mfa.ir · checked · read from an archived copy of 30 Jun 2026
  5. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India: changesmea.gov.in · checked
  6. Embassy of India, Tehran (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India): changesindianembassytehran.gov.in · checked
  7. Embassy of India, Tehran (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India): entry conditionsindianembassytehran.gov.in · checked
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