Iran
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Iran
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
British citizens travelling to Iran
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Iranian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Ireland requires Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Iran
Iran requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Iran and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Iran?
The British embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Iran?
Iran requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Iranian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.