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Iran visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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 the Holy See
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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.
Before travelling from the Holy See to Iran, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of the Holy See can stay in Iran
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How citizens of the Holy See apply
Citizens of the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See
Armenia and Turkey admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to the Holy See
Iranian citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Iran?
Citizens of the Holy See can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Iran?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Iranian citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Iran visa-free?
No; citizens of the Holy See 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.