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Iran passport to India
Iran passport holders need a visa for India, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- India lets 6 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iran is not one of them.
- Iran passports get “Visa required” at 105 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, India passports get “On arrival” in Iran.
Nearby passports travelling to India
Open to Iran passports near India
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec51 × 51 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
IranIndia- Typical duration
- 3.9 hours
- From
- IKA
- To
- BOM · DEL
Airlines Iran Air, Mahan Air
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
India
Country profile
Capital
New Delhi
Population
1.42 billion
Area
3,287,590 km²
Currency
Indian rupee INR
Languages
Hindi, English, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
4.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups · 2000
- Indo-Aryan72%
- Dravidian25%
- and other3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 108
Dialing code
+91
Airports
DEL · BOM · MAA · COK
Highlights
- Taj Mahal
- Amber Fort
- Varanasi
- Kerala backwaters
- Mahabalipuram
Iran · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Iran passport need a visa for India?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check India immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
India typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a India mission.
What about a India passport entering Iran?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for India as a visitor?
eVisa：Tourist often 30 days or 1-year multiple。Upload photo and passport on Indian Visa Online; arrive at a designated airport.