Iranian visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French passport holders visiting Iran for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Iran for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Iran e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iran visa on arrival for French citizens | Eligible | |
Iran tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iran nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Iran in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 11 minutes)
Iran visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iran diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Iran from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 73,224 | N/A |
| 2009 | 76,176 | 4.03% |
| 2010 | 105,768 | 38.85% |
| 2011 | 120,744 | 14.16% |
| 2012 | 138,024 | 14.31% |
| 2013 | 171,684 | 24.39% |
| 2014 | 178,848 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 188,532 | 5.41% |
| 2016 | 177,912 | -5.63% |
| 2017 | 175,212 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 262,620 | 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 & France comparison
Iran's area is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 2.97 times smaller than Iran.
As of October 2025, Iran's population is ~89.5 million people - 23,460,971 more people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Iran & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iran | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 89,452,490 | 65,991,519 | 23.5 million more people live in Iran than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 61 | 267 | Iran has 206 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 143 | Iran passport holders visit 131 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 83 | 479 | Iranian hosts 396 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Iran in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Iran in 2018 was approximately 262,620.
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- Tehran to Paris: 5329.20 km (3311.41 mi)
- Travel time: 11 hours 6 minutes
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