🇮🇷 Iran passport 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Iran passport holders need a visa to enter United Kingdom. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
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Getting a visa for United Kingdom
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for Iran passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board for United Kingdom
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket RecommendedBorder officers may ask for evidence of return travel
- Proof of funds RequiredMust demonstrate ability to support yourself without working illegally
- Travel insurance RecommendedNHS may charge overseas visitors; insurance recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- ETA is linked to your passport — apply before departure
- Standard visitor visa allows up to 6 months; no paid work
- UK is not part of the Schengen Area — separate entry rules apply
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with United Kingdom's own government before you travel:
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About United Kingdom
Royal pageantry, world-class museums, the birthplace of modern culture and the Industrial Revolution
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British Pound (£)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- GMT (UTC+0)
- Best time to visit
- June – September
Common questions
Do Iran citizens need a visa to visit United Kingdom?
Yes — Iran passport holders need a visa to enter United Kingdom. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Iran passport holders stay in United Kingdom?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check United Kingdom's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a United Kingdom visa cost for Iran citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check United Kingdom's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter United Kingdom?
Valid for duration of stay
Does United Kingdom give visas to Iran citizens?
Yes — United Kingdom issues visas to Iran citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Iran citizens find official United Kingdom visa information?
On United Kingdom's official site: https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk