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Iran visa requirements for South Korea citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. South Korea passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Iran entry requirements for South Korea citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Iran

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for South Korea passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the South Korea passport than Iran, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ThailandVisa-free90 days
VietnamVisa-free45 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days

Iran at a glance for travellers

  • 188 of 198 passports can enter Iran without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The South Korea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalIran MFA e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Iran entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Iran?

South Korea passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do South Korea passport holders need for Iran?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do South Korea passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Iran?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.