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🇨🇳 Does a Chinese need a visa for Iran 🇮🇷?
No. Chinese passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 21 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Chinese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iran or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 5 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Iran at a glance
Capital: Tehran · Currency: Iranian rial (IRR, ﷼) · Official languages: Persian (Farsi) · Calling code: +98
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A, I plugs bring a travel adapter for Iran's sockets (C, F).
Your embassy in Iran
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Iran, contact the embassy of China:
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Tehran · ir.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Abbas · abbas.china-consulate.gov.cn
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇮🇷 Iranian passport holders visiting China: Iranian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
The Chinese passport at a glance
All destinations for China passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Iran →
Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Iran?
Chinese passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 21 days.
How long can a Chinese stay in Iran without a visa?
Up to 21 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does an Iranian need a visa for China?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.