Visa and entry
China: entry rules for Iranians
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Our sources disagree or are not official: confirm with the embassy before booking.
Reported: visa required in advance; only 24-hour visa-free transit at most airports (not Ürümqi).
Checked 3 November 2026Secondary sources only
What we could not confirm
- Reported only by secondary sources (Wikipedia 2026 table); not checked on an official portal.
- China visa-free pilots for Iranians were not researched.
At a glance
- Fee
- No fee reported
How to apply: Reported: apply at a Chinese embassy or consulate before travel.
Conditions
No special conditions reported; carry a return ticket and proof of stay anyway.
Plan the trip
Before you book
- Your passport should be valid for at least six months after the trip; many borders refuse less.
- Exit tax is paid before leaving Iran; the amount depends on how many trips you made this year.
- Iranian bank cards do not work abroad: plan cash or a card from outside Iran.