France passport → Iran

Do French citizens need a visa for Iran?

eVisa (apply online)

French passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Iran at a glance

Capital: Tehran
Currency: Iranian rial (IRR)
Languages: Persian (Farsi)
Calling code: +98
Region: Southern Asia

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Iran for other passports

FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Asia for French passport holders

Sri LankaVisa-free30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Iran?

French passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can French citizens stay in Iran?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?

157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for French citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Iran before you travel.