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Singapore to Iran visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay visa-free?

Up to 15 days. The stay is non-extendable and the visa-free entry can only be used once every six months.

Q: Is there a fee for the visa-free entry?

No fee is charged for the visa-free tourist entry. You may, however, need to buy mandatory Iranian travel health insurance (roughly EUR 14-30) on arrival if you do not already hold a policy valid for Iran.

Q: Will an Israeli stamp affect my entry?

Yes. Iran refuses admission to travellers whose passports contain an Israeli visa or entry/exit stamp less than 12 months old.

Q: Can I use my credit or debit card in Iran?

No. Due to international sanctions, foreign Visa/Mastercard cards do not work in Iran. Bring sufficient euros or US dollars in cash to exchange locally.

Q: Is it safe to travel to Iran now?

As of 2026, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises citizens to defer all travel to Iran and the wider Middle East. Singapore also has no mission in Iran, which limits emergency consular help.

Singapore passport holders can enter Iran visa-free for tourism for up to 15 days, once every six months. Iran scrapped visa requirements for Singapore citizens on 4 February 2024. Holders of an ordinary Singapore passport do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Iran. Following Iran's unilateral visa-waiver decision effective 4 February 2024, Singapore citizens may enter Iran visa-free for tourism for a non-extendable period of 15 days, available once every six months. No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival fee is required for this channel. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of departure to Iran. Importantly, Iran refuses entry to anyone whose passport contains an Israeli visa or stamp less than 12 months old. Note that, as of 2026, the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises citizens to defer all travel to Iran and the wider Middle East due to the regional security situation, and Singapore has no diplomatic mission in Iran, limiting emergency consular assistance. The visa-free allowance covers tourism only; business, work, study, or journalism still require an appropriate visa obtained in advance through the Iranian eVisa portal or an Iranian mission.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (tourism)

Maximum stay

15 days (non-extendable)

per entry

Entries

Single visit, once every six months

from issue date

Visa fee

None (SGD 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport valid 6+ months from date of arrival

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Singapore passport is valid for at least six months from your date of departure to Iran, with at least one blank page.

· 6 months validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Check the Israel-stamp rule

If your passport contains an Israeli visa or entry/exit stamp less than 12 months old, Iran will refuse admission. Wait until it is over 12 months old or travel on a clean passport.

· Critical restriction

/03

Review the Singapore MFA travel advisory

Check the latest MFA advisory before booking. As of 2026, Singapore advises deferring all travel to Iran due to the regional security situation, and there is no Singapore mission in Iran.

· Advisory in effect

/04

Arrange travel insurance and proof of onward travel

Buy travel medical insurance that covers Iran and keep proof of onward/return tickets and accommodation, which border officers may ask to see.

· Insurance· Return ticket

/05

Prepare cash for the trip

International cards (Visa/Mastercard) do not work in Iran due to sanctions. Bring sufficient euros or US dollars in cash to exchange locally.

· Cash only· No foreign cards

/06

Enter visa-free and observe the 15-day limit

Present your passport on arrival; the 15-day visa-free stay is granted at the border and is non-extendable. Exit before it expires.

· 15 days· Non-extendable

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Singapore -> Iran · Visa-free (tourism)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredSingapore passport valid 6+ months beyond date of departure to Iran

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredNo Israeli visa/stamp less than 12 months old in passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking / address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedTravel medical insurance valid for Iran