If you are planning to travel to Iran, obtaining a visa will be one of your concerns. However, you will NOT need a visa if you are a citizen of one of the 14 countries mentioned below. The duration of stay without a visa is different for the citizens of these 14 countries.

All you will need to travel is a valid passport. However, make sure that your passport does NOT have an entry stamp for Israel.

• Armenia (for 90 days)
• Azerbaijan (for 30 days)
• Bolivia (for 30 days)
• Egypt (for 30 days)
• Georgia (for 45 days)
• Lebanon (for 30 days)
• Malaysia (for 15 days)
• Oman (for 30 days)
• Syria (for 90 days)
• Turkey (for 90 days)
• Venezuela (for 15 days)
• China

There is nothing to worry about if you are NOT on the list of citizens of countries that can travel to Iran without a visa. Because you can obtain a visa at some airports in Iran. You only need to submit the necessary documents for obtaining a visa on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before entering Iran, and then submit the application form to the visa desk upon your arrival at the airport.

If you are a citizen of any of the following countries, you can only apply for a visa by visiting the Iranian consulate and embassy, ​​and you will not be issued an airport visa (Visa on Arrival).

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Canada
4. Colombia
5. Iraq
6. Jordan
7. Libya
8. Nepal
9. Pakistan
10. Somalia
11. Sri Lanka
12. Tajikistan
13. England
14. The United States
15. Yemen

If you are not a citizen of the mentioned countries, it is still possible for you to travel to Iran without a visa. You can travel to the free zones in Iran without having to obtain a visa for 14 days. These free zones include:

1. Arvand Free Zone
2. Aras Free Zone
3. Chabahar Free Trade-Industrial Zone
4. Maku Free Zone
5. Qeshm Island
6. Kish Island
7. Bandar-e Anzali Free Zone

These free trade zones have special customs laws and are located near the borders of Iran. Just like all other cities in Iran, these locations have many natural and historical tourist attractions that you can enjoy during your visit to these areas.

The two islands of Kish and Qeshm are among the free trade zones in Iran that provide international flights. These two islands host a great number of Iranian and foreign tourists every year, which has turned these two islands into attractive tourism destinations.

If you are planning to travel to Iran, first check the list of citizens of countries that can travel to Iran without having to obtain a travel visa. If your home country is on this list, you can travel to Iran with your valid passport. Otherwise, you can apply for an e-visa upon your arrival at the airport. Of course, citizens of some countries can NOT obtain a Visa on Arrival at the airport, and they must go through the visa process prior to their trip.

Furthermore, if you are merely interested in traveling to the free trade zones in Iran, you can do so without having to obtain a visa and only by having your valid passport with you.