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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for China 🇨🇳?
Yes. Iranian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Iranian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of China or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Where to apply in Iran
If you live in Iran, visas for China are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- 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.
China at a glance
Capital: Beijing · Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +86
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for China's sockets (A, C, I).
Your embassy in China
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in China, contact the embassy of Iran:
- Embassy of Iran, Beijing
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near China for Iranian passport holders
- 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — e-Visa
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan — e-Visa
The other way round
🇨🇳 Chinese passport holders visiting Iran: Chinese passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 21 days.
The Iranian passport at a glance
All destinations for Iran passport holders → · Who needs a visa for China →
Questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for China?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
Does a Chinese need a visa for Iran?
Chinese passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 21 days.