๐ฎ๐ท Iran visa requirements for Israeli citizens
Entry to Iran is currently not permitted for Israeli citizens under standard tourist rules.
Entry rules for Israel passport holders
Standard tourist entry to Iran is currently not available for Israel passport holders. This can reflect suspended relations or special entry regimes. Contact the nearest Iran diplomatic mission for current options before making any travel plans.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Iran immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Israeli passport ranks #49 worldwide, opening 144 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (105 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 6 with an eTA). Iran is not among them โ it is one of the 18 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Iranian citizens traveling to Israel face a different rule: visa required.
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 3 of 9 destinations are open to Israeli travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Iran
- Capital
- Tehran
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Currency
- Iranian rial (๏ทผ)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
Frequently asked questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Iran?
Entry to Iran is currently not permitted for Israeli citizens under standard tourist rules.
What currency is used in Iran?
The currency in Iran is the Iranian rial (๏ทผ). The capital city is Tehran.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: No admission for Israeli citizens traveling to Iran. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Iran embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Israeli passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan โ visa required
- ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia โ visa on arrival
- ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan โ visa on arrival
- ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain โ e-visa
- ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh โ no admission
- ๐ง๐น Bhutan โ e-visa
- ๐ง๐ณ Brunei โ no admission
- ๐ฐ๐ญ Cambodia โ visa on arrival
- ๐จ๐ณ China โ visa required
Popular destinations for Israeli travelers
- ๐ฆ๐บ Australia โ e-visa
- ๐ง๐ท Brazil โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐จ๐ฆ Canada โ eta required
- ๐จ๐ณ China โ visa required
- ๐ซ๐ท France โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ฉ๐ช Germany โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ฎ๐ณ India โ e-visa
- ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia โ e-visa
- ๐ฎ๐น Italy โ visa-free ยท 90 days
Going the other way? Israel visa requirements for Iranian citizens โ
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.