Iran passport power
Asia · PassRank 39 · ranked 186th of 199
The Iran passport has a PassRank score of 39 in 2026, placing it 186th of 199 worldwide and making it one of the weakest passport. Holders can enter 13 destinations visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 39 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 51 require an e-visa and 105 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Iran passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 13 |
| Visa on arrival | 23 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 39 |
| e-Visa | 51 |
| Visa required | 105 |
| No admission | 3 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 39. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Iran itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (13)
Countries and territories the Iran passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Georgia | 45 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Iraq | 30 days |
| Kazakhstan | 14 days |
| Malaysia | 14 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Tunisia | 15 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 15 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (23)
Destinations that issue the Iran passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Iran passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (51)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Russia | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Singapore | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zambia | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (105)
Destinations where Iran passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Barbados | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| India | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Laos | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Iran passport holders visit visa-free?
The Iran passport has a PassRank score of 39, meaning holders can enter 39 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 13 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 51 require an e-visa and 105 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Iran passport's rank in 2026?
The Iran passport ranks 186th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 39. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Iran need a visa for the United States?
Iran passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Iran PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Iran passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (13), visa on arrival (23) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21