Iran: these 28 countries can now travel to Iran visa-free

by Pilar Dujan | February 2, 2024
Some countries can visit the Pink Mosque without a visa for Iran

Visiting Iran’s tourist attractions just became easier for citizens of 28 countries. Starting on February 4, passport holders of some countries can travel visa-free to Iran for tourism

This is a unilateral visa exemption, which means that Iranian citizens possibly need to apply for a visa to travel to those countries.

Which Asian countries can travel to Iran visa-free?

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait
  • Bahrain
  • India
  • Japan
  • Indonesia
  • Singapore
  • Vietnam
  • Cambodia
  • Uzbekistan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Brunei

Citizens of India have a unique status. They don’t need a visa for Iran if they travel by air. However, if they travel by land, then an Iranian visa is required. 

Which European countries can travel to Iran visa-free?

  • Croatia
  • Serbia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Belarus

Which African countries can travel to Iran visa-free?

  • Tanzania
  • Mauritania
  • Zimbabwe
  • Mauritius
  • Seychelles
  • Tunisia

Which American countries can travel to Iran visa-free?

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • Cuba