
South Korea visa for citizens of Iran
Citizens of Iran need an e-visa to travel to South Korea. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $45, government fee included.
For citizens of Iran: the passport opens 13 countries visa-free; Tehran — Seoul: ≈ 6,560 km, about 8.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a South Korea visa cost for citizens of Iran?
Can I travel to South Korea without a visa on a Iran passport?
No: citizens of Iran need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $45, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaSouth Korea visa rules at a glance
- With a Iran passport you can visit 13 countries visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 53 with an e-visa; 106 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Iran passport ranks 184th of 199.
- Iran passport: visa-free access to 13 countries; South Korea passport: 114.
- Citizens of Iran and South Korea can travel together visa-free to 12 countries, for example: Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, Seychelles, Malaysia, Dominica, Micronesia, Haiti, and Venezuela.
- Citizens of South Korea, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Iran. Iran visa for citizens of South Korea
Travelling to South Korea: good to know
- Tehran — Seoul: about 6,560 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +5.5 hours.
- Local time: Tehran 12:00 — Seoul 17:30.
- Local currency: South Korean Won.
- Languages: Korean.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₩1,357.
- South Korea is the 124th closest of 194 destinations open to citizens of Iran.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Iran:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to South Korea
Visa rules for South Korea for citizens of countries bordering Iran:
Official portal: www.k-eta.go.kr
How to get a South Korea visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a South Korea visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Tehran — Seoul?
About 8.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 6,560 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with South Korea?
Time difference with your country’s capital: +5.5 hours.
Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Iran?
Citizens of South Korea, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Iran.
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