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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for Iran 🇮🇷?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

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

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in Iran.

More about entering Iran →

Your embassy in Iran

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Iran, contact the embassy of Russia:

• Embassy of Russia in Iran · iran.mid.ru
• Consulate General of Russia

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Iran for Russian passport holders

• 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free 180 days
• 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇧🇳 Brunei — Visa-free 14 days
• 🇨🇳 China — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 14 days
• 🇯🇴 Jordan — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇮🇷 Iranian passport holders visiting Russia: Iranian passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Russian passport at a glance

All destinations for Russia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Iran →

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