Turkish visa for Iranian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Iranian passport holders visiting Turkey for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Iranian citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Turkey e-visa for Iranian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for Iranian citizens | Not Available | |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Iranian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turkey.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turkey.
If you are looking for Turkey visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Iran, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Tabriz: The Embassy of Turkey in Tabriz, Iran (Working hours: Close now)
- Tehran: The Embassy of Turkey in Tehran, Iran (Working hours: Close now)
- Mashhad: The Consulate General of Turkey in Mashhad, Iran (Working hours: Close now)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to Iran for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iran traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iran) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,768,400 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,683,381 | -4.81% |
| 2010 | 1,785,404 | 6.06% |
| 2011 | 1,768,400 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 1,683,381 | -4.81% |
| 2013 | 1,785,404 | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 1,751,396 | -1.90% |
| 2015 | 1,700,385 | -2.91% |
| 2016 | 1,665,160 | -2.07% |
| 2017 | 2,501,948 | 50.25% |
| 2018 | 2,001,744 | -19.99% |
| 2019 | 2,102,890 | 5.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & Iran comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of Iran is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi). This means Iran is 2.12 times bigger than Turkey.
As of April 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 344,332 fewer people than the population of Iran.
We have highlighted Turkey & Iran’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turkey | Iran | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 88,360,582 | 344332 fewer people live in Turkey than Iran |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 61 | Turkey has 174 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iran. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 12 | Turkey passport holders can visit 56 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 83 | Turkish hosts 203 more foreign missions than Iran. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iran travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from Iran visiting Turkey in 2019 was approximately 2,102,890.
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- Ankara to Tehran: 1956.85 km (1215.93 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 4 minutes
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