Do I need a visa for France from Iran?
Visa required
Travelling to France on a Iran passport, you need a visa, arranged before you travel.
| Requirement | Visa required |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | Not specified |
| Official France visa information | How and where to apply |
Applications go through the France-Visas portal and a biometrics appointment, with substantial financial evidence, insurance meeting the Schengen minimum, bookings, and a detailed itinerary.
Routings run through Istanbul, Doha, or Dubai, with nothing direct from Tehran. Funding is the constraint that shapes the whole trip: cards issued in Iran do not work anywhere in France, so it runs on cash carried in or a card issued elsewhere, and consulates weigh that question carefully in the assessment.
Travelling to study or work?
This page answers the short-stay, tourist question. Staying in France to study or work is a separate permit, on its own rules.
All passports for France·All destinations for a Iran passport
Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice.Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.