Iran visa for Egyptians

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The entry route for this passport is unconfirmed; check with the official authority before booking.

Egypt · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Product not specified · Confirmation needed

Recorded fee: Not confirmed
Stay allowance: Not confirmed
Processing: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed

Next step

Check your eligibility and prepare your trip

Compiled April 2026 · review scheduledCompiled from the official portal; a full source review is scheduled.Sources and verification

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Who this applies to, and exceptions

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History of this rule(1)

5 October 2026No visa neededeVisa or visa on arrivalA visa-free claim did not hold up in our review

How to apply, step by step

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Confirm the route with the official authority
The entry route for this passport is unconfirmed; check with the official authority before booking.

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Documents to prepare

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How much the Iran visa costs for Egyptians

Government fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Insurance within the application fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Service and verification: Not itemised in the fee record
Recorded amount for this route: Not confirmed
Total of itemised fees: Not confirmed

The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.

Stay, validity and entries

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Stay per entry: Not confirmed
Visa usage window: Not confirmed
Limit over a period: Not confirmed
Entries: Not confirmed
Extension in country: Not confirmed

Entry and health rules

These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference

Passport validity: Not confirmed
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Blank pages: 1 page
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Yellow fever certificate: Not required
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Travel insurance: Required
Travel insurance mandatory since May 21, 2024 (official MFA announcement). Automatically issued by Iran Insurance Company and emailed to applicant — cost included in visa process. Can also purchase at airport on arrival for ~€14/30 days.
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Passport stamps: Stamps or visas from Israel may lead to refusal of entry
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Dual nationality: Required
Dual nationals are treated as Iranian citizens only: they must enter and leave on an Iranian passport.
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Payment, transit and practical tips

Payment: Visa/Mastercard on evisa.mfa.ir (international cards only). Some foreign-issued cards may be declined; check accepted cards before paying.
Transit: Transit visa (Transit Visa C) required for most nationalities transiting through Iranian airports. Some nationalities exempt. Duration up to 72 hours airside. US/UK/CA passport holders effectively cannot transit independently. Source: evisa.mfa.ir.
Hotel booking: Full itinerary required — US/UK/CA nationals must book organized tour covering entire stay. Other nationalities: hotels or host invitation letter covering full stay. Source: evisa.mfa.ir + Iran MFA.
Invitation letter: US/UK/Canada nationals: mandatory organized tour with licensed Iranian guide — LOI from authorized Iranian travel agency required. Other nationalities: no invitation letter needed for standard eVisa at evisa.mfa.ir. Source: Iran MFA official + US Embassy advisory (2026).
Ports of entry: Tehran Imam Khomeini + Mashhad + Shiraz airports

Best time to visit

Spring: Nowruz festivals, blooming landscapes, mild temps. Sep-Oct also excellent. Avoid Jun-Aug (extreme heat 45°C+).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Iran visa for Egyptians?

Not confirmed. See the fee breakdown and its components below.

How long can Egyptians stay in Iran?

Not confirmed

What documents do I need for the Iran visa?

Valid passport (min 6 months validity); Passport-size photo; Authorization code from MFA (for embassy route); Travel insurance; Hotel booking confirmation; Itinerary / invitation letter.