Iranian visa for Turkish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Turkish passport holders visiting Iran for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Turkish citizens to enter Iran for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Iran e-visa for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iran visa on arrival for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
Iran tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Turkish 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 Turkey, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iran nearest your place of residence.
- Ankara: The Embassy of Iran in Ankara, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Erzurum: The Consulate General of Iran in Erzurum, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Istanbul: The Consulate General of Iran in Istanbul, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Trabzon: The Consulate General of Iran in Trabzon, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
Iran visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iran diplomatic mission offices to Turkey for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Turkey traveling to Iran from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Turkey) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18,103 | N/A |
| 2009 | 18,832 | 4.03% |
| 2010 | 26,148 | 38.85% |
| 2011 | 29,851 | 14.16% |
| 2012 | 34,123 | 14.31% |
| 2013 | 42,444 | 24.39% |
| 2014 | 44,215 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 46,609 | 5.41% |
| 2016 | 43,984 | -5.63% |
| 2017 | 43,316 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 64,926 | 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 & Turkey comparison
Iran's area is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi), while the area of Turkey is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi). This means Turkey is 2.12 times smaller than Iran.
As of October 2025, Iran's population is ~89.5 million people - 516,944 more people than the population of Turkey.
We have highlighted Iran & Turkey’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iran | Turkey | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 89,452,490 | 88,935,546 | 516944 more people live in Iran than Turkey |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 61 | 235 | Iran has 174 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Turkey. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 68 | Iran passport holders visit 56 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 83 | 286 | Iranian hosts 203 fewer foreign missions than Turkey. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Turkey travel to Iran in one year?
The number of visitors from Turkey visiting Iran in 2018 was approximately 64,926.
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Useful Information
- Tehran to Ankara: 1956.85 km (1215.93 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 4 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025