Japan passport → Iran
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Iran?
Visa-free entry15 days
Japanese passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
- JapanVisa-free15 days
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 Japanese passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
- IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Iran?
Japanese passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Iran?
Up to 15 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 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.