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Iran visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at switzerland.mfa.gov.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
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 Switzerland
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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.
Swiss 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).
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Iran
Swiss citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens
Armenia and Turkey admit Swiss citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Iran?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Iran?
Swiss citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Can Swiss citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.