ExploEntry rules · Israel → Iran
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Iran?
Entry is not admitted. In the data we use, Israeli citizens cannot currently enter Iran.
- Entry rule
- No admission
- Allowed stay
- None
- Israeli passport
- 48th of 197 · 105 visa-free
Before you go
- In the data we use, citizens of this country are currently not admitted to this destination, usually because of a border closure or a political restriction.
- Rules in this situation change quickly. Confirm with the destination’s embassy and with your own government’s travel advice.
- Ask the embassy whether any exceptions apply.
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 Israel
Questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Iran?
Entry is not admitted. In the data we use, Israeli citizens cannot currently enter Iran.
How long can Israeli citizens stay in Iran?
Entry is not admitted in our data, so there is no allowed stay.
Can I still travel to Iran?
Not under the rules in our data. Contact the destination’s embassy to ask about exceptions, and read your own government’s travel advice.
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.