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Iran visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Italian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consolatoiran.it
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 Italy
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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 Italy 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 Italian citizens can stay in Iran
Italian citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How Italian citizens apply
Italian 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 Italian citizens
Armenia and Turkey admit Italian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require Italian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Italy
Italy requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Italian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Iran?
Italian citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Italian citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Italian 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.