Iranian visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Chinese passport holders visiting Iran for a short-term stay: 21 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Iran for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 21 days |
| Evisa | Iran e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iran visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Iran tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iran.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iran.
If you are looking for Iran visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iran nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Iran in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 28 minutes)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of Iran in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 28 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of Iran in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 28 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Iran in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 28 minutes)
Iran visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iran diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Iran from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 303,880 | N/A |
| 2009 | 316,130 | 4.03% |
| 2010 | 438,937 | 38.85% |
| 2011 | 501,088 | 14.16% |
| 2012 | 572,800 | 14.31% |
| 2013 | 712,489 | 24.39% |
| 2014 | 742,219 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 782,408 | 5.41% |
| 2016 | 738,335 | -5.63% |
| 2017 | 727,130 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 1,089,873 | 49.89% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iran & China comparison
Iran's area is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 5.76 times bigger than Iran.
As of October 2025, Iran's population is ~89.5 million people - 1,377,938,099 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Iran & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iran | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 89,452,490 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in Iran than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 61 | 276 | Iran has 215 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 37 | Iran passport holders visit 25 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 83 | 344 | Iranian hosts 261 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Iran in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Iran in 2018 was approximately 1,089,873.
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Useful Information
- Tehran to Beijing: 5062.39 km (3145.62 mi)
- Travel time: 10 hours 32 minutes
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