Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Iran?

Austrian citizens need an eVisa to enter Iran. (eVisa.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How long can Austrian passport holders stay in Iran?

Iran MFA says tourists can submit the online visa application as the first step. Some applicants may need an interview, some nationalities may need in-person mission handling, and the permitted stay depends on the issued visa.

How much does the Iran entry cost for Austrian citizens?

The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

Iran visa for Austrian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Austrian passport Iran eVisa

Verified answer

Austrian citizens need an eVisa to enter Iran.

Last verified: 29 Jun 2026 (yesterday)

What this means: An eVisa is a real visa you apply and pay for online before travel; approval arrives before you fly, unlike a visa on arrival.

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: Iran MFA says tourists can submit the online visa application as the first step. Some applicants may need an interview, some nationalities may need in-person mission handling, and the permitted stay depends on the issued visa.
Official cost: Varies — see notes
Before departure: Apply online before you fly
Official route: Open source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply online before you fly Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit Iran MFA says tourists can submit the online visa application as the first step. Some applicants may need an interview, some nationalities may need in-person mission handling, and the permitted stay depends on the issued visa.
3 Official fee Varies — see notes
4 Passport validity passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Iran MFA's eVisa homepage says passports should have at least six months of validity beyond the actual travel date for electronic visa applications; this matrix uses six months as the conservative ordinary-passport buffer. Validity source (opens in a new tab)
5 Transit airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Iran MFA's traveller application includes a transit visa type, and border/airline handling depends on route, airport and whether the traveller enters Iran. Verify the exact itinerary before travel. Transit source (opens in a new tab)
6 Freshness Checked 29 Jun 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Austrian citizens need an eVisa to enter Iran. Checked 29 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Iran MFA/eVisa fees can vary by nationality, visa type, place of issue and mission handling. Confirm the current fee in the live official application or with the relevant Iranian mission.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Iran MFA's eVisa homepage says passports should have at least six months of validity beyond the actual travel date for electronic visa applications; this matrix uses six months as the conservative ordinary-passport buffer.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Iran MFA's traveller application includes a transit visa type, and border/airline handling depends on route, airport and whether the traveller enters Iran. Verify the exact itinerary before travel.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

Austrian ordinary passport valid for at least six months beyond the actual travel date
Online visa application submitted through the Iran MFA eVisa traveller portal
Passport photo and passport copy matching the eVisa upload standards
Email address for application authentication and status follow-up
Travel details, accommodation/host information and mission documents if requested

Why this verdict

Austrian citizens are encoded from Iran MFA eVisa's current excluded-citizenship, application and visa-eligibility wording for ordinary short visitor travel. This destination-wave matrix record is intentionally conservative: ordinary passport, short tourism/visitor travel only. Work, residence, study, family, transit, press, diplomatic/service passports, dual nationality, prior travel history, Israeli stamps/links, political/diplomatic eligibility, mission interview, airline checks, border discretion and regional security disruption can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official Iran MFA eVisa portal or the relevant Iranian mission before booking.

Conditional rules

Other visa type or longer stay Visa required

Iran MFA's eVisa pages list separate visa types such as entry, tourist, transit, press, family, trading, diplomatic and service. Work, residence, study, family, press or longer stays should not be treated as this short tourist/visitor route.
Interview, in-person mission handling or political/diplomatic eligibility Conditional

Iran MFA says some visa applicants may need a visa interview, some types for citizens of some countries may need to be applied for only in person through an Iranian embassy, and some citizens may not be issued visas due to political or diplomatic considerations.
Dual nationality or incompatible visa nationality Conditional

The Iran MFA traveller application page says dual nationals should use the nationality on the travel document they will carry and that a visa is void if the visa nationality is incompatible with the passport nationality.
Transit through Iran Conditional

The Iran MFA traveller application includes a transit visa type. Airside or landside transit should be checked against the exact airport, route and carrier rather than assumed visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Iran?: Austrian citizens need an eVisa to enter Iran. (eVisa.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can Austrian passport holders stay in Iran?: Iran MFA says tourists can submit the online visa application as the first step. Some applicants may need an interview, some nationalities may need in-person mission handling, and the permitted stay depends on the issued visa.
How much does the Iran entry cost for Austrian citizens?: The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.