Do I need a visa for South Korea from Iran?
Electronic authorization required
Travelling to South Korea on a Iran passport, you need an e-visa, applied for online before you travel.
| Requirement | e-Visa |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | Not specified |
| Official South Korea portal | Apply or check requirements |
Iranian travelers apply through the Korean mission ahead of the trip, with the form, photograph, financial evidence, accommodation bookings, and a return ticket.
Flights connect through Dubai, Doha, or Istanbul, with nothing direct from Tehran. The airline at the first departure point checks that the visa is endorsed in the passport. Banking is the other planning constraint: cards issued in Iran do not work in Korea, so the trip runs on cash brought with you.
Travelling to study or work?
This page answers the short-stay, tourist question. Staying in South Korea to study or work is a separate permit, on its own rules.
All passports for South Korea·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.