Apply for an Iran Visa

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Iran Visa Process

Iran visa Required Documents:

  • Passport Scan (Colored Scan)
  • Personal photo with solid white background
  • Visa Application Form

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1- Iran Visa Information – Iran Visa Guide (Updated)

Some travelers might think that getting an Iran visa sounds complicated and confusing, but the process is much easier than most people think. There are a few rules and precautions to follow when applying. Still, the government is also working to simplify the Iran visa policy and the process for people from many different countries.

This is the best and most up-to-date guide to getting a visa for Iran, with all the latest information. In this post, we will explain everything regarding Iran visa.

2- How to get Iran e-visa

If you’re going to Iran for tourism, you need to find a travel agent or a friend or family member who will house you. If you are traveling for business, then the company you are visiting can issue your invitation letter.

The travel agency, host, or company in Iran will apply to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). If your application is accepted, they will give you a visa code, which you must take to the Iranian Embassy or consulate along with all the other required documents. You can also apply for your own Iran Visa code on the Iran MFA website.

After you get the Visa Code from the travel firm, you must take it and the other documents to the Iranian Embassy or Consulate in your country. If there is not an Iranian Embassy in your country, then you may have to go to a neighboring country or another Embassy to which Iran has outsourced visa applications. In the United States, for instance, it is the Iranian Interests Section of the Pakistani Embassy.

3- Iran Visa Types

The types of Iran visa you may request based on your travel purpose are as follows:

  • Iran Tourist Visa
    For those wishing to enter Iran for tourism purposes only. Applicants must have a sponsor in Iran, such as a travel agency.
  • Iran Pilgrimage Visa
    For Muslim foreign nationals who wish to perform the pilgrimage at one of Iran’s Holy sites.
  • Iran Student Visa
    Issued to international students, religious scholars, and researchers studying in Iran. Applicants must submit a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status issued by the science ministry, education ministry, or an accredited academic institution.
  • Iran Work Visa
    For foreign nationals who wish to work in Iran, including trained laborers and specialists. Employers in Iran must provide applicants with a labor certificate approved by the Iranian labor ministry.
  • Iran Investment Visa
    Visa for foreign investors whose investment permits are accepted by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.
  • Iran Transit Visa
    Iran transit visa is issued to travelers who do not intend to remain in Iran for an extended period of time, including vacationers, drivers, and merchants. Travelers will need a visa or other documentation of onward travel for their final destination.
  • Iran Media Visa
    This visa is issued to foreign journalists and filmmakers. Permission must be obtained from the Media & Public Diplomacy Center.
  • Marital Visa
    Visa for foreign men who are married to Iranian women and their children.
  • Medical Visa
    Foreign nationals who intend to enter Iran for medical treatment are issued an Iran Medical Visa.

4- Iran Visa Processing Time. How Long Does It Take?

Since there are two distinct application procedures, visa processing times vary.

You must first apply for the Iran Visa Code (online or through an agency). Obtaining an Iran visa code online takes approximately 5 to 7 business days. If you are from the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada, it may take one to three months. 

Then, depending on your nationality, you must register for your Iran visa at the Embassy, which can take a few days and two weeks. If you are not applying at an embassy, you can obtain an Iran visa upon arrival at the airport in just a few hours.

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5- Iran Visa-Free Countries

Which countries can travel to Iran without visa? Citizens of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Syria, Georgia, Armenia, Egypt, China, Iraq, Oman, and Kazakhstan will be subject to visa cancellation rules.

Citizens of Lebanon, Venezuela, and Malaysia can obtain the necessary permits for entry at the entry points according to the rules and conditions.

Also, ordinary passport holders of citizens of the following 28 countries for tourism purposes can stay in the Islamic Republic of Iran for 15 days (non-extendable) every six months without obtaining a visa.

United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Government of Qatar, Government of Kuwait, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Tunisia, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Zimbabwe, Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Seychelles, Republic of Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Government Japan, Republic of Singapore, Kingdom of Cambodia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Federal Republic of Brazil, Republic of Peru, Republic of Cuba, United States of Mexico, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Serbia, Republic of Croatia, Republic of Belarus and Republic of India (only through air border).

6- Iran Visa Fee

The Iran visa price varies due to the following variables:
• The travel agency that will help you in applying for a visa
• The Iranian Embassy or Consulate where you will submit your visa application
• The cost of an Iranian Visa upon Arrival varies by nationality. You must pay in Euro currency and cash at the Visa on Arrival Issuance office.
• The VOA fee for most European countries is around €75

Iran Visa Fee

Mostly €40 to €100

Visa on Arrival Fee

Mostly €70 to €150

7- Iran visa for Citizens of Pakistani, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, American, British, Irish, and Canadian

  1. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s law, Afghan and Bangladeshi nationals can apply for an Iran visa only if they have a residence card or a passport from a country other than their own.
  2. Citizens of Pakistani countries are not able to get a visa at the Iranian airport.
  3. American, British, Irish, and Canadian citizens must travel to Iran on a tour to get an Iran tourist visa.

Documents to get Iran visa for American, British, and Canadian:

  • A passport photo that remains valid for at least six months
  • Personal photo with a white background
  • Visa form filled out (women do not have to wear head coverings).
  • Sending a resume or CV
  • Sending the links and information of all of your social media networks
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8- Iran Visa on Arrival

As the name suggests, a visa on arrival is given out at the places of entry into a country, such as airports, land borders, and seaports. For this reason, you get a visa after entering the country! For a visa on arrival, you don’t have to send your application to an embassy ahead of time like you do for a regular visa. But getting a visa on arrival comes with rules and documents you need. Forgetting these can make your trip plans less smooth. 

Currently, visas on arrival are only given for short-term reasons, like vacations, work trips, conferences, family visits, medical care, and necessary surgeries.

Documents required to obtain a visa on arrival:

  • People from every country except the USA, UK, Canada, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Jordan, Colombia, and Somalia can use a visa-on-arrival system to apply for a visa and pick any of Iran’s international airports to pick up their visa.
  • When applying for a visa, applicants must be in person and show the original passport, which must be valid for at least six months and free of damage or flaws.
  • All foreigners entering Iran must have both the original and a copy of their travel insurance card. This insurance can also be obtained at the airport.
  • It is important to bring the confirmation slip from the electronic visa system. This email is sent to the application when the visa is approved.
  • Iran doesn’t accept foreign bank cards, so tourists need to bring cash in one of these currencies to cover the costs of getting a visa: US Dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling, UAE Dirham, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Kuwaiti Dinar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Omani Rial, Qatari Rial, Saudi Riyal, or Bahraini Dinar (preferably Euro).
  • You can’t get a visa at the airports for a foreign passport, a service passport, or a refugee document (a travel document).

List of Iran Visa on Arrival Fee

  • New Zealand – €150
  • Australia – €145
  • Sierra Leone, Chile – €120
  • UAE, Uganda, Chad, Vietnam – €100
  • China, Taiwan – €100
  • Angola, Serbia – €85
  • South Africa, Ukraine, Brazil, Hong Kong – €80
  • Germany, Austria, Spain – €75
  • Italy, Ireland, Bulgaria, Greece – €75
  • Poland, Hungary, Belgium – €75
  • Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal – €75
  • Netherlands, Romania, Denmark – €75
  • Thailand, Singapore, Oman – €75
  • France, Finland, Cyprus – €75
  • Iceland, Slovenia, Estonia, Slovakia – €75
  • Czech Republic, Latvia, Luxembourg – €75
  • Lithuania, Malta, Norway – €75
  • Ghana, Qatar, Cuba, Gabon, Guinea – €75
  • Russia, Uzbekistan, Argentina – €70
  • Zambia, Mongolia, Moldova – €70
  • Japan, Turkmenistan, Guyana – €60
  • Cameroon, Peru, Kenya, Kuwait, Tanzania – €60
  • Madagascar, Malawi, El Salvador, Sri Lanka – €60
  • Philippines, Panama, Fiji, Nigeria – €55
  • South Korea, Croatia, India – €50
  • Macedonia, Bosnia, Kazakhstan – €50
  • Paraguay, Senegal – €50
  • Mauritania, Indonesia, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan – €45
  • Mexico, Niger, Venezuela, Palestine – €45
  • Ecuador, Penelope, Yemen, Eritrea – €40
  • Belarus – €25
  • Tajikistan, Algeria, Bhutan, Morocco, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Egypt (over 20 days) – €30
  • Armenia, Bahrain, Malaysia (over 15 days) – €10

Which Airports Offer Iran Visa Upon Arrival?

Iran Visa on Arrival is available at the following airports:
• Shiraz International Airport
• Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)
• Mehrabad International Airport (Tehran)
• Bandar Abbas International Airport
• Isfahan International Airport
• Kerman Airport
• Kish International Airport
• Larestan International Airport
• Mashhad International Airport
• Qeshm International Airport
• Tabriz International Airport
• Urmia Airport
• Ahvaz International Airport

9- Iran Visa Rules and Requirements

When applying for an Iran visa, the required documentation depends on both the Embassy and the form of visa. Expect to be required to submit the following documents, however:

  • If you have already made trip plans, your passport and travel itinerary
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae: You may have to give details about your current and past jobs and education
  • Digital photo of yourself that meets the stated standards
  • Digital picture of your passport that meets the stated standards

Other Information: Depending on the type of visa they want; some candidates will be asked to give more information when filling out an online visa application

  • Without evidence of entry into Israel – if you have previously visited Israel, it is preferable to obtain a new passport. Even if you do not have an Israeli stamp, any proof of entry into the country will be considered. For instance, if you have a Jordanian land entry visa at the Israel frontier, it might be a problem
  • Be from one of the eligible countries for the EVisa. The majority of Europeans and non-Europeans are eligible to get an Iran visa

10- Iran Visa Extension

To extend your visa in Iran about 10 to 30 days more, you must go to the “Immigration and Passport Office” in person two or three days before your current visa expires. You will need your passport, two photos (women must have their hair covered in one of the photos), cash in Iranian currency to pay for the extension, a visa extension form, and copies of your documents, all available there.
Every tourist has the right to ask the “Immigration and Passport office” in Iran’s biggest cities to extend their Iran visa. You don’t need to talk to MFA about extending your Iran visa because it can only be done at the immigration and passport police office in big cities like Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, and other places.
However, based on what tourists have told us, you will always have the best luck doing it in Shiraz Visa Immigration Office since Tehran offices are often very busy and Yazd and Isfahan take a long time. If your initial entry visa to Iran was handled by a travel agent, it might be best to go there and ask for a letter of reference, which you can then send in with your extension request letter. Let’s See Persia Agency has the right experts for both cases, which is good news.

11- Iran Free Trade Zones

Here are Iran’s free trade zones without a visa with a maximum stay of two weeks.

  • Kish Island
  • Qeshm Island
  • Anzali, Arvand, Aras, Maku, and Chabahar.

12- Iran Visa FAQ

Even though there has been a lot of negative reporting about Iran in the media, it has become much easier to travel there in recent years. The Iranian government has also made some changes to the rules in the tourism industry in order to draw more tourists.

The price ranges from €40 to €150, depending on your country of origin. EU people have to pay 75 € for a visa to Iran.

A passport that remains valid for at least 6 months, a copy of your passport, proof of hotel reservation, insurance policy, trip ticket, and visa fee. Also sure you have a digital picture of your passport that meets the rules.

Yes, based on the applicant’s country of origin, an Iran visa can be extended for 10 to 30 days more.

Those wishing to obtain an Iranian visa must have a sponsor in Iran. Let’s See Persia can serve as your sponsor and guarantee your visa as soon as possible.

Iran doesn’t ask for a VISA from the citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, China, Egypt, Georgia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Syria, Turkey, and Venezuela.

British, American, and Canadian citizens can only go to Iran through a travel agency and must always have a tour guide with them.

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