[Tehran · Asia]

Iran Iran

IR · IRN · Asia · Tehran

85,961,000 pop · IRR currency · fas

6 Major cities
15 Visa-free origins
1 Languages
86.0M Population

About Iran

Iran is a Asia country with a population of about 86.0M. The capital is Tehran, the currency is IRR, and primary languages include fas.

Travelers care most about three things: visa policy, climate, and where to go. Browse the visa-free origins, recommended cities, and detail pages below.

Entry for Common Origins

Citizens of the following countries can enter Iran visa-free (top 5 shown):

  • 🇹🇷 Turkey (90 days)
  • 🇮🇶 Iraq (30 days)
  • 🇨🇳 China (21 days)
  • 🇪🇬 Egypt (20 days)
  • 🇧🇷 Brazil (15 days)

Top Cities to Visit

Top cities in Iran (by population):

  • Tehran — pop. 7.2M
  • Mashhad — pop. 2.3M
  • Isfahan — pop. 1.5M
  • Karaj — pop. 1.4M
  • Tabriz — pop. 1.4M

Best Time to Visit

Iran’s climate varies significantly by region and city. Check monthly weather pages for major cities to plan your trip timing. Generally, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons for travel in Asia.

01 Cities in Iran

02 Open borders

Passport holders from these countries may enter Iran without a visa.

  1. Turkey 90d visa-free
  2. Iraq 30d visa-free
  3. China 21d visa-free
  4. Egypt 20d visa-free
  5. Brazil 15d visa-free
  6. Indonesia 15d visa-free
  7. Japan 15d visa-free
  8. Mexico 15d visa-free
  9. Peru 15d visa-free
  10. Russia 15d visa-free
  11. Saudi Arabia 15d visa-free
  12. Tanzania 15d visa-free
  13. Uzbekistan 15d visa-free
  14. Vietnam 15d visa-free
  15. Malaysia 14d visa-free

03 Routes from Iran

Q&A

FAQ

01 What currency is used in Iran?
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The official currency is IRR.

02 What languages are spoken in Iran?
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Primary languages include fas.

03 What is the capital of Iran?
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Tehran.

04 Which countries have visa-free access to Iran?
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Citizens of Turkey, Iraq, China and others.

05 What is the population of Iran?
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Approximately 86.0 million.

06 Which continent is Iran in?
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Asia.

Sources
REST Countries · Wikipedia
Updated
2026-04-17
IR — Atlas