Australian visa for Iranian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Iranian passport holders visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Iranian citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for Iranian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for Iranian citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Iranian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Iran, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Tehran: The Embassy of Australia in Tehran, Iran (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to Iran for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iran traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iran) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 447 | N/A |
| 2009 | 439 | -1.79% |
| 2010 | 463 | 5.47% |
| 2011 | 462 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 483 | 4.55% |
| 2013 | 519 | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 554 | 6.74% |
| 2015 | 596 | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 662 | 11.07% |
| 2017 | 705 | 6.50% |
| 2018 | 740 | 4.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & Iran comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of Iran is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi). This means Iran is 4.72 times smaller than Australia.
As of December 2025, Australia's population is ~27.0 million people - 62,448,113 fewer people than the population of Iran.
We have highlighted Australia & Iran’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | Iran | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 27,004,377 | 89,452,490 | 62.4 million fewer people live in Australia than Iran |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 61 | Australia has 75 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iran. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 12 | Australia passport holders can visit 118 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 83 | Australian hosts 236 more foreign missions than Iran. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iran travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from Iran visiting Australia in 2018 was approximately 740.
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- Travel time: 24 hours 22 minutes
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