Russia passport → Iran
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Visa-free entry15 days
Russian passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
- RussiaVisa-free15 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Russian passport holders
MaldivesVisa-free90 days- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Russian passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Iran?
Up to 15 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #37 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.