Israel passport → Iran

Iran visa for Israeli citizens

No admission

No admission

Our data lists Iran as not admitting holders of this passport. Do not travel: the UK advises against all travel to Iran because of the risk of arrest and detention and the volatile regional situation. Everyone without an Iranian passport needs a visa.

Official details are shown in English.

Status
No admission
Max stay
Not fixed in our data
Last checked
30 October 2026

What it means in practice

How Iran counts your stay: As granted by your visa; overstaying can lead to detention.

Before you go

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  • Iranian visa — Well in advance: the process can be long and unpredictable; Set by the Iranian authorities. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from the application date. Women and girls aged 10+ should wear a headscarf in the visa photo. For Kish Island, a registered Iranian travel agency must notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at least 2 weeks ahead so a visa can be issued on arrival.

At the border

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  • Passport valid at least 6 months after arrival
  • Israeli stamps, or stamps from other countries' border crossings with Israel, may lead to refusal of entry
  • Iran does not recognise dual nationality: Iranian dual nationals must enter and leave on an Iranian passport
  • Importing pork products is illegal

How to avoid overstaying

  • Go by your stamp or visa. The date the officer gives you is the one that counts, even if it is shorter than the maximum.
  • Extensions. Our data has no extension route for Iran; plan to leave on time or arrange a different visa in advance.
  • What overstaying costs. As granted by your visa; overstaying can lead to detention.

Good to know

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  • A mother travelling with her children may need the father's permission to take them out of Iran.

Questions

Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Iran?

Our data lists Iran as not admitting holders of this passport.

What do I need at the border in Iran?

Passport valid at least 6 months after arrival; Israeli stamps, or stamps from other countries' border crossings with Israel, may lead to refusal of entry; Iran does not recognise dual nationality: Iranian dual nationals must enter and leave on an Iranian passport.

When was this checked?

Bordr last checked the entry rules for Iran against official sources on 30 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the official source before you travel.

Sources and last check

Entry rules for this destination were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026. Visa-free days come from the passport matrix in the Bordr app, corrected where the official rules differ.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Entry rules change and border officers have the final say. Check the official government source for your destination before you travel.

Includes visa data from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved 1 November 2026; Bordr's official-source checks take precedence.

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