Iran passport → United Kingdom
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Visa required in advance
Iranian passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
United Kingdom at a glance
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Region
- Northern Europe
GB54.0°N · 2.0°WPhoto: Chiugoran · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Kingdom for other passports
- IranVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaeTA180 days
Nearby in Northern Europe for Iranian passport holders
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Kingdom?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.