🇩🇪 Germany visa requirements for Iranian citizens
Yes — Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Germany, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Iran passport holders
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Germany. Applications generally go through a Germany embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Germany immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
Germany is in the Schengen Area
Your stay in Germany counts against the same 90-day allowance as every other Schengen country, within a rolling 180-day period — the clock does not reset when you cross an internal border.
See the full Schengen rules for Iranian citizens →How this compares
The Iranian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (13 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Germany is not among them — it is one of the 113 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: German citizens can enter Iran visa on arrival.
Western Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Iranian passport holders: none of its 8 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Germany
- Capital
- Berlin
- Region
- Western Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- German
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Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Yes — Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Germany, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Germany?
The currency in Germany is the euro (€). The capital city is Berlin.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Iranian citizens traveling to Germany. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Germany embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.