ExploEntry rules · China → Iran
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Iran?
No. Chinese citizens can enter Iran without a visa for up to 21 days.
- Entry rule
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- Up to 21 days
- Chinese passport
- 103rd of 197 · 41 visa-free
Before you go
- Check that your passport is valid for the whole stay, and ideally for 3 to 6 months beyond it. Many countries enforce this at the border.
- Visa-free entry normally covers tourism and short business visits. Work, study or a longer stay usually needs a different permit.
- Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for them.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (﷼, IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Drives on the
- right
- Power plugs
- Type C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz
Right now in Tehran
Next public holidays
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How other passports get into Iran
- United StatesVisa required
- United KingdomVisa required
- IndiaVisa-free
- CanadaVisa required
- AustraliaVisa on arrival
- GermanyVisa on arrival
- FranceVisa on arrival
- ItalyVisa on arrival
All passports for Iran · Going the other way: Iranian citizens to China
Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Iran?
No. Chinese citizens can enter Iran without a visa for up to 21 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Iran?
Up to 21 days per visit, according to the data we use. The exact limit can depend on the reason for travel and on how many days you have already spent there.
Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to Iran?
No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.
How long must my passport be valid for Iran?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.