United Kingdom
Iran
Iran visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need a visa for Iran, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Iran visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at en.london.mfa.ir
Which Iran visa?
Tourist visa (B) and pilgrimage visa (C)
Key facts
- Fee
- €50
- Processing time
- The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
For the tourist visa, Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50, and applications are made on evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Iranian missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Iran in London
Princes Gate 16, SW7 1PT London
- Consulate of Iran in London
Kensington Court 50, London
All missions of Iran in the United Kingdom
Iran has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London. Consulates: London.
Iranian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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.
British 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Iran
How long British citizens may stay in Iran is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the Iranian embassy in London and the consulate in London, or to a visa centre acting for Iran; fees, documents and processing times are published by Iran.
Iran’s neighbours for British citizens
Armenia and Turkey admit British citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Iran.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Iran?
British citizens need a visa for Iran, obtained before travel.
Where is the Iranian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Iranian embassy in the United Kingdom is in London; there is also a consulate in London.
How much does the Iran tourist visa cost?
Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; British citizens need a visa for Iran 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.