Iran
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France visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ir.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Iran
- Embassy of France in Tehran
rue Neauphle-le-Château 64-66, Téhéran
France has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
France: visa decisions in Iran
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38,806 | 30,777 | 6,574 | 17.5% | 16.6% |
| 2024 | 37,205 | 30,482 | 10,051 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 27,597 | 19,812 | 6,715 | 25.3% | 28.1% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Iran (Tehran) received 27,597 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 19,812. The refusal rate was 25.3%. That is barely different from 2024 (24.7%). Applications fell by 26% compared with 2024 (37,205).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 29.1% of the applications lodged in Iran that year, from 16.6% at the consulates of Romania to 46.2% at those of Austria. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Iran.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Iran, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Iran
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Iran to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in France
How long Iranian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the French embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Iranian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Iran
French citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for France?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Iran?
The French embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Iran?
French citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.