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Iran visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Iran issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at france.mfa.ir
Which Iran visa?
Visa on arrival at Iranian international airports
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As printed on the visa issued at the airport
- Processing time
- Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter
Iran’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: As printed on the visa issued at the airport.
Iranian citizens travelling to France
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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.
For a trip from France to Iran, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 French citizens can stay in Iran
French citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How French citizens apply
French citizens receive the visa for Iran at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Iran’s neighbours for French citizens
Armenia and Turkey admit French citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to France
Iranian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Iran?
Iran issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can French citizens stay in Iran?
French citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for France?
Iranian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; French citizens need a visa on arrival in Iran.
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.