Iran
India
India visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassytehran.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Iran
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- Consulate General of India in Mashhad
Block No. 379-381, Azadi 59, Azadi Expressway, Mashhad, Iran
- Consulate General of India in Bandar Abbas
43, Khiyaban-e-Hikmat, Gulshehr (South), Bandar Abbas, Iran
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India has 4 missions in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran. Consulates: Mashhad, Bandar Abbas and Tehran.
In Iran, visa applications for India are also handled by Consulate of India in Tehran.
Indian citizens travelling to Iran
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Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Iranian citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in India
How long Iranian citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Tehran and the consulates in Mashhad, Bandar Abbas and Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
China, Myanmar and Bangladesh require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Iran
Indian 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 India?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
Where is the Indian embassy in Iran?
The Indian embassy in Iran is in Tehran; there are also consulates in Mashhad, Bandar Abbas and Tehran.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Indian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for India 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.