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Iran visa for New Zealand citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

New Zealand citizens 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at newzealand.mfa.ir

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

Apply on Iran MFA e-visa (evisatraveller.mfa.ir)

All visa types for Iran

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 New Zealand

IranNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand visa for citizens of Iran

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.

New Zealand citizens planning a trip to Iran can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Iran

New Zealand citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.

How New Zealand citizens apply

New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens

Armenia and Turkey admit New Zealand citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Iranian citizens travelling to New Zealand

Iranian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Iran?

New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Iran?

New Zealand citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Iranian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.

Can New Zealand citizens enter Iran visa-free?

No; New Zealand citizens need a visa on arrival in Iran.

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.