United Kingdom passport → Iran
Do British citizens need a visa for Iran?
Visa required in advance
British passport holders need a visa for Iran, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
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 British passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaeTA30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Iran?
British passport holders need a visa for Iran, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can British citizens stay in Iran?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can British citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 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.