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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sweden citizens need a visa for Iran?

Visa on arrival

Sweden citizens can get a visa on arrival for Iran — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Sweden vs Iran: passport comparison

Sweden

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #5 · mobility 171.5

Iran

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #190 · mobility 66.9
12

countries both Sweden and Iran can enter visa-free together

Sweden + Iran: passport compatibility

31%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sweden and Iran travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
135 access differs

Where Sweden and Iran can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Armenia 90 days #129
Dominica 21 days #70
Georgia 45 days #83
Haiti 90 days #175
Kazakhstan 14 days #116
Malaysia 14 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Seychelles 90 days #58
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Tunisia 15 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Venezuela 15 days #90

Only Iran is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: Sweden → Iran

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Sweden → Iran rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Sweden passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Iran: good to know

Tehran

Capital

Iranian Rial (IRR)

Currency

Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30)

Time zone

+98

Calling code

Where else Sweden goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Iran

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Sweden citizens need a visa for Iran?
Sweden citizens can get a visa on arrival for Iran — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Sweden or Iran?
The Sweden passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Sweden #5, Iran #190.
Where can Sweden and Iran citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iran?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sweden and Iran?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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