Iran visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Iranian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • India citizens can visit Iran by applying for Iranian e-visa for a stay up to 30 days.
  • Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
  • Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for entry stamps.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for India visitors aged 9 months and above.
  • Pets of visitors must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and by a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
  • Visitors are allowed to bring in a moderate amount of cigarettes, a moderate amount of perfume for personal use and gifts whose import duty or tax is not more than USD 80.
  • On leaving the country, visitors will be required to pay a departure tax of IRR 70,000.
  • Visitors are allowed to possess up to IRR 500,000 on entry and at departure. 
  • All tourists or foreigners entering Iran are required to report their arrival within 8 days at Police Headquarters in Tehran or Main Police Office in other Iranian cities so as to obtain a residential permit.
  • Iran currently uses Iran Daylight Time zone (GMT+3:30) hence, India is 2 hours ahead of Iran.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Tehran, Iran is 7 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Airlines traveling to Iran are Emirates, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Flydubai, and Qatar Airways.
  • The telephone code used in Iran is (+98), communicable international and locally.
  • Banks closed operation of Thursday afternoon, and Friday, and resume operation on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Visitors are strongly recommended to have several passport photos and copies of their passport, especially the page containing personal dates, as all owners of private or public places such as hotels must inform Police Authorities and Foreign Nationals Residence Record Office of the details of such visitors
  • Trading in or possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime that is met with very severe penalties in Iran.
  • Bringing in alcoholic drinks and old books or magazines is also not allowed.
  • It is prohibited to bring in any kind of live birds, animals and their products, bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, viruses, berries, fruits, plants, seedlings or vegetables, bulbs, parts of plants or cuttings, stalks, roots, seeds and soil, especially from Asian countries. 
  • Transportation in Iran is made mainly by road, the best way to escape the traffic and crowded streets of city centers.
  • The currency adopted by Iran is the Iranian Rial.
  • Persian (Farsi) is the predominant and official language of Iran.
  • Tourism in Iran is diverse, providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains, to beach holidays by the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.
  • The power plug types used in Iran are type C and F. Type C has two round pins, while F has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. The voltage supply is 230V and 50Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

How populous is Iran?

Iran is the 18th-largest country in the world by a population of 80,277,428 people based on estimates published by the United Nations.

Is it safe to visit Iran?

Yes, you can consider Iran as a safe place to travel. The Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the safest countries in the world.

Are there health care systems in Iran?

There are both public and private healthcare sectors but it is advisable to patronize the private hospitals which have more modern facilities to care for foreigners.

How many days are issued on tourist visa to tourists who are visiting Iran for tourism?

1 month(30 days) duration is issued to tourists who want to visit Iran for tourism purposes.