Egypt
Iran
Iran visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens do not need a visa for Iran: stays of up to 21 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 21 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Iranian citizens travelling to Egypt
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Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Egyptian citizens planning a trip to Iran can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in Iran
Egyptian citizens may stay in Iran for up to 21 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
Iran’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Egypt
Egypt requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Egyptian citizens do not need a visa for Iran: stays of up to 21 days are visa-free.
How long can Egyptian citizens stay in Iran?
Egyptian citizens can stay in Iran for up to 21 days.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Iran visa-free?
Yes, Egyptian citizens can enter Iran without a visa and stay for up to 21 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.