Iran Visa Online

Visa is Free on Tours
- Iran Tourist Visa:

Visa is Free on Tours

The issuance of Iranian tourist visas and the movement of foreign tourists from land and air borders after a 19-month suspension is resumed in November this year.

Iran (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests & Quarantine Requirements)

Travelers who have been vaccinated with 2 doses and 9 months have been passed since the last vaccine dose should receive a booster also.
At least two weeks must have passed since the last vaccine dose.

To enter Iran, passengers must have:

1. A vaccination certificate in English showing

A negative Covid-19 PCR or RT-PCR test conducted within 72 hours.

Iran Tourist Visa:

All non-Iranian citizens (If you want to visit Iran), need a visa stamp in their passport. For this, you must have authorization or reference number that must be issued on behalf of the ministry of foreign affairs.

For getting this reference number, a sponsor in Iran must provide a letter of invitation; normally this sponsor is a tour operating agency.

So, we would appreciate it if you have a look at the explanations of the visa process, needed documents, and some other necessary information.

Iranian visa has a three-part process:

A- First part:

Preparing the needed documents is the first step after receiving your request, these documents are:

1. An application form (have to fill out our online visa request form) must be filled by you. We have prepared an application form on our website, complete it, and then submit.

2. A copy of your passport on the full page in the white background with at least 6 months validity.

3: A picture of you in size of 4 cm in 6 cm.

4. A short resume of yourself. It should be like a formal resume including name, age, occupation, and education. (only for the American, Canadian, British, and Irish citizens)

Note: Please notice that the American, Canadian, British, and Irish citizens need to prepare a resume as an extra document.

B- Second part:

After receiving these stated documents, we will check them. If all documents are perfect, my colleagues in the visa department start the process, prepare some other documents(that must be prepared by the agency as your sponsor), and then send all to the Ministry of foreign affairs.

Note: Generally needed time for this process is between 2 weeks or 14 working days, except for American, British, Canadian, and Irish nationalities that need a few more time up to 45 working days.

C- Third and final part:

When we get your authorization number, send it to you. After 3 days, you should call the Iranian embassy which is chosen by yourself to make sure they receive your visa code too. When they confirm, you need to go there, complete some other paperwork such as fill out a visa collection form, deliver 2 pictures (1 in 1 inch), and your original passport and collect your visa.

The needed documents to stamp your visa:

1. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity.

2. Visa authorization code

3. 2 pieces of 1 in 1-inch pictures

4. A confirmed return ticket

5. Visa stamp fee

Note1: Although we do our best to keep the information on the site up to date, these regulations may change. So, please contact the Iranian embassy/consulate for checking them before going there.

Note2: Please notice that the Iranian embassies in different countries have their own regulations, in some embassies, you will collect your visa on the same day you hand over your documents, but in the other embassies you need to refer in the following days. Some would accept post services others may need you to come by.

Visa service payment:

1. Paperwork fee (visa service fee):

Is the money that the agency receives for starting the process of visa through the MFA; Free on tours

2. Consular fee (visa stamp fee):

The money that the clients must pay to the Iran embassy in which they will receive their visas, it covers embassy paperwork costs. This fee varies depending on your nationality.

Airport visa:

Another kind of visa that Iran travelers can get is the airport visa. With this kind of visa, nationals of some countries introduced by the ministry of foreign affairs will allow getting a two-week tourist visa upon their arrival in Iran.

We, as a local travel agency, receive documents from you and then start applying for your visa. As soon as we receive your visa authorization number, we will send it to you. You will keep it with yourself and stamp it at one of the main airports of Tehran Imam or Mehrabad, Mashhad, Shiraz, Tabriz, and Isfahan airports.

It can be extended to the other two weeks based on the decision of the representative of the ministry of foreign affairs.

Having the following documents for those who are the applicant for a touristy visas is necessary:

A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity.
2 pieces of 1 in 1-inch pictures
A confirmed return ticket
A form that must be completed by the applicant at the airport.

Note: the Visa stamp fee is different for each nationality.

Getting a visa at the airport:

1) Visa application form that should be filled in and submitted, and do not forget to attach your passport copy and personal photo to your visa form, and also a confirmed return ticket.

2) We will send you the visa authorization code for up to 14 working days. Please have a hard copy of this visa grant notice when you are coming to Iran.

3) When you arrive in Iran at international airports, you need to go to the Visa-On-Arrival counter at the airport and fill out the needed forms.

4) Then go to the airport bank and make the payment for your visa, your visa payment should be paid just in Euros.

5) The last step you should do to complete the process is to return to the visa-on-arrival counter with your passport, completed form, and receipt of your payment.

Here is the latest list of nationalities who are allowed to apply for an airport visa:

Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, China (People’s Republic), Colombia, Croatia, Cuba Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, North K Korea, Norway, Oman Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia (KSA), Singapore, Slovak (Rep.), Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yugoslavia Fed. Rep.

Notice:

1. Although we do our best to keep the information on the site up to date, please note that these regulations are changing regularly so please don’t hesitate to be in touch for checking them.

2. Only travelers, who want to visit Iran for tourist purposes, can get an airport visa.

3. Travelers whose applications have been rejected before can’t get an airport visa.

4. The visa authorization number is valid only in the consulate you have selected in your application form and couldn’t be changed. So, please select your preferred Iran embassy carefully.

5. This issued number is just an "authorization" and means that your visa has been authorized and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but it is not the visa itself.

6. Except for the citizens of Israel, all nationalities are very welcome to visit Iran.

Iran Visa for American, Canadian, British, and Irish nationalities:

There are some particular regulations for visa issuance for American, Canadian, British, and Irish passport holders.

At this time, Iran's foreign ministry accepts the visa application of these nationals in the context of a guided tour. I.E. Americans are required to travel on a guided tour, private tours that would be designed based on their preference or as a part of a bigger group.

The important point is that they must have an exact itinerary.

As it has been mentioned before, some nationalities like Americans, Canadians, and the British need to attend a full-time guide which means he/she accompanies you from the very beginning of your trip to the end of your trip. He/she is of great help to you with finding places, answering your questions, sights' explanations and etc. Another thing here is that his/her expenses like accommodation, tickets, and meals are included in the fee of the tour.

The visa process for these nationalities, considering the needed documents is a little different. It may take up to 45 working days to get your visa authorization number. So you have to manage your time and make up your mind about the whole trip at least 2 months in advance.

Note: Some points regarding the visa stamp process:

1. Regarding your preferred place to collect your visa, you need to collect your visa in one of the Iranian embassies in the country you live in.

2. The American and Canadian citizens can collect their visas at the Interest Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington DC (Pakistani embassy).

When your visa code gets ready, the Agency sends it to you. After 3 days, you should call the Iranian embassy (Interest Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington DC Pakistani embassy) to make sure they receive your visa code too. When they confirm, you do not need to be present there, the only thing you need to do is to post your passport to stamp and they post it back to you.

Interest section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington DC Pakistani embassy: http://www.daftar.org/eng

1. Who can visit Iran?

All nationalities are very welcome to visit Iran. The only exception is the citizens of Israel. Due to the current political climate, Israeli citizens will be refused entry under all circumstances.

2. Do I need a visa to go to Iran?

All foreign visitors require a visa to enter Iran except citizens of the following countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia and Turkey. Citizens of these countries can stay for up to 3 months without a visa.

3. What type of visa will I need?

The main types of visa issued are:

Tourist Visa
Entry Visa (business visa)
Press Visa
Transit Visa
Work Permit Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
Student Visa
Diplomatic and Service Visa

Tourist Visa (single or multiple entry)
A tourist visa is required by foreign nationals who wish to travel to Iran for sightseeing purposes or to visit their friends and family. The maximum duration of stay for a tourist visa is 30 days.

Entry Visa (single, double or multiple entry)
An ‘entry’ visa is effectively a ‘business’ visa. It is required by foreign nationals who wish to travel to Iran for economic, commercial, cultural or industrial purposes. It is also required by those attending economic or cultural conferences or those participating in sporting events. The authorised duration of stay is usually up to 30 days. Commercial visitors must obtain an invitation letter from the company/organisation they intend to visit.

Press Visa
A press visa is required by foreign journalists who wish to travel to Iran on business. Applications for press visas must be made to the dedicated Press Section of the embassy.

Transit Visa
A transit visa is required by foreign nationals who intend to pass through Iran on their way to a third country.

Work Permit Visa
A work permit visa is required by all foreign nationals who intend to work in Iran. The company you are going to work for must obtain your work permit before you can apply for a work permit visa.

Pilgrimage Visa
A pilgrimage visa is required by foreign Muslim pilgrims who wish to visit the sacred sights and shrines of Iran.

Student Visa
A student visa is required by all foreign nationals who intend to study in Iran.

Diplomatic and Service Visa
A diplomatic and service visa is required by holders of diplomatic and service passports who intend to travel to Iran, either to undertake an official visit at Iran’s invitation, or to work in a diplomatic or consular mission.

4. How do I get an Iranian visa?

You will need to obtain a Letter of Invitation from a sponsor in Iran. For tourist visas, the sponsor will normally be a tour operator or a hotel.

If you want us to be your service provider please fill the visa application form , we will apply for the visa on your behalf.

Once your visa has been authorised by the MFA, a visa authorisation number will be sent back to you. Please note that this reference number means that your visa has been authorised but is not the visa itself.

To obtain the actual visa in your passport, you need to fill out a visa collection form which you obtain/download from the Embassy (list of Iranian Embassies) .

You can then either post or take this form to the Consulate Section of the embassy along with your passport and the appropriate visa collection fee. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry into Iran, and must have at least two blank pages.

5. How long will it take to get an Iranian visa?

The whole process will normally take a minimum of one month. Please note, however, that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the sole decision making authority as to whether or not to issue your visa or when. If they have any concerns about your application, this could hold up the application process. It is advisable, therefore, to allow at least 8 weeks before you intend to travel.

6. How much does an Iranian visa cost?

There are two costs involved. First, there is the visa service fee of 49$ which you pay us for our service (visa is free on tour packages) . Second, you have to pay a visa collection fee in order to get the visa stamped into your passport.

For up to date Iranian visa fees you need to check with the Embassy in your country.

7. Do I have to have my itinerary organized before I apply for a visa?

No, not unless you are a US, UK and Canadian citizen.

Visas for US, UK and Canadian passport holders are subject to particular regulations. At present the Iranian Foreign Ministry will only issue visas for US, UK and Canadian citizens to travel to Iran as part of a pre-booked, guided tour. By guided tour we mean that you must travel either as part of a bigger tour group, or on a tailor-made individual tour designed to your own requirements. Due to these requirements we recommend that you make your travel arrangements at least 10 weeks in advance of your planned travel date.

8. Do I need to book my flights before I can get a visa?

No, not unless you are a US, UK and Canadian citizen (see above).

9. Do I need to book my hotels before I can get an Iranian visa?

No, not unless you are a US, UK and Canadian citizen (see above).

10. Can I get a visa at the airport on arrival in Iran?

You can obtain a visa on arrival for a stay of 30 days (extendable for another 15 days), at the following airports

Konarak Airport (Chah-Bahar)
Isfahan International Airport (Isfahan)
Kish International Airport (Kish Island)
Mashhad International Airport (Mashad)
Dayrestan Airport (Qeshm Island)
Shiraz International Airport (Shiraz)
Tabriz International Airport (Tabriz)
Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport (Tehran)
Bandar Abbas International Airport
Orumiyeh International Airport
Kerman International Airport

Unless you hold one of these passports:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh,Canada,Colombia,India,Iraq,Jordan,Pakistan,Somalia,United Kingdom,United States

If you have time left before you intend to travel to Iran, we do not recommend that you apply for the visa beforehand then collect it at the airport for the peace of mind.

11. Once I am in Iran, can I get my visa extended so that I can stay longer?

Yes, you can. To get an extension you need to go the nearest Police Department of Alien Affairs before your visa expires. You will be asked for the reasons for your request for an extension. Extensions are normally granted for up to two months.

Tehran : Soroush St., After Motahari Junction, Shariati Ave.

Mashad : Next to Azad Univ., Rahnamaee St.

Isfahan : Azadi Sq, Roudaki St.

Shiraz : Moddarres Blvd, near Vali-e Asr Sq.

Yazd : Near Abouzar Sq, Kashani St

12. Are there any specific requirements for US, UK and Canadian citizen travelling to Iran?

Visas for US, UK and Canadian passport holders are subject to particular regulations.
At present the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) does not allow US, UK and Canadian passport holders to travel to Iran independently. They are required to travel on escorted tours; either as part of a tour group, or on a tailor-made individual tour.

Due to these requirements we recommend that you make your travel arrangements at least 10 weeks in advance of your planned travel date.

Country	Address	Contact Details

Argentina	Ave. Figueroa Alcorta 3229, 1425, Buenos Aries, Argentina	TELEPHONE: 8024821/8021470 FAX: 805-4409TELEPHONE: 8024821/8021470 FAX: 805-4409
Australia	25 Cologoa St. , O'Malley Act 2606, P.O.Box : 3219, Canberra, Australia	TELEPHONE: (00612) 62902168/62902427 FAX: (00612) 62902431 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. E : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Austria	Jauresgasse 9, A1030, Vienna, Austria	TELEPHONE: (00431) 712-2657 FAX: (00431) 713-5733 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Belgium	415, Ave de Tervuren 1150, Bruxelles, Belgique	TELEPHONE: (0032 2) 762-3745/7623799 FAX: (0032 2) 762-3915 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Brazil	SES AVE.DAS NACOES LOTE 31 70-421-900, BRASILIA DF	TELEPHONE: (0055 61) 242-5915/242-5124 FAX: (0055 61) 244-9640
Canada	245 METCALFE ST. , K2P 2K2, OTTAWA ONTARIO, Canada	TELEPHONE: (613) 235-4726/233-4726 FAX: (613) 233-5712 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. E (Higher Education Advisory): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
China	SAN LI TUN DON LUI JIE , NO.13, BEIJING P.R OF CHINA	TELEPHONE: (0086 10) 653-2487/653-2204/653-21881/653-22029 FAX: (0086 10) 65321403 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Columbia	CALLE 96 NO.11A-16/20, BOGOTA-COLOMBIA	TEL: (0057 1) 6103064-6102204 FAX: (0057 1) 6102556 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Czech Republic	NA ZATOYCE 18-16000 PRAGUE 6, CZCHOSLAOVAKIA	TEL: (0042 0 2) 2057-0454/2057-0455 FAX: (0042 0 2) 3338-0255
Denmark	Engskiftevej 6, Denmark, 2100 Copenhagen	TEL: (45) 3916-0071 FAX: (45) 3916-0075 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Egypt	12 RIFAA ST.DOKKI, Egypt, GIZA	TEL: (0020 2) 348-6492/349-6820 FAX: (0020 2) 349-6821 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Finland	Kulosaarentie 9, Finland00570 Helsinki	TEL: (358 9) 6869 240 FAX: (358 9) 6869 2410 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cultural Attaché TEL: (358 9) 6869 2430 FAX: (358 9) 6869 2410 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
France	4, AVENUE D'IENA 75116 PARIS France	TEL: (+33)-[0]1-40697900 FAX: (+33)-[0]1-40700157 Service des affaires sociales (TEL:) (+33)-[0]1-40697971 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.amb-iran.fr
Germany	Botschaft der Islamischen Republik Iran, Podbielskiallee 65/67, 14195 Berlin	Tel: (0049) 030 - 84 353-0 Fax: (0049) 030 - 84 353 - 535 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Greece	16 STRATIGOU KALARI ST.PALEO PSYCHICO, ATHENS 15452 GREECE	TEL: (0030 1) 674-1706/647-1783 FAX: (0030 1) 647-7945 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hungary	GABOR ARON 43, BUDAPEST II HUNGRY	TEL: (0036 1) 3269209-3269210 FAX: (0036 1) 3268100 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
India	5 BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI 110001 INDIA	TEL: (0091 11) 3329600-3329601-3320491 FAX: (0091 11) 3325493 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Indonesia	110 JL.HOS-COKROAMINOTO ,MENTENG, JAKARTA PUSAT 10310 INDONESIA	TEL: (0062 21) 331378/331391 FAX: (0062 21) 3107860 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Italy	VIA NOMENTANA 361-00162, ROME ITALY	TEL: (0039 6) 8632-8485/8632-8486 FAX: (0039 6) 8632-8492
Ireland	Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 72 Mount Merrion Ave. , Blackrock Co. Dublin	TEL: (003531) 2885881-2880252-2882967 FAX: (003531) 2834246 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Japan	3-13-9, Minami Azabu, Minato-ku , Tokyo 106-0047	TEL: (0081 33) 3446-8011/3446-8015 FAX: (0081 33) 3446-9002 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mexico	PASED DE LA REFORMA 2350, COL.LOMAS ALTAS, MEXICO 10 DF	TEL: (0052 5) 596-5399/596-5771 FAX: (0052 5) 251-0731
Netherlands	The Embassy of I.R. of Iran in The Hague Duinweg 20 2585JX Den Haag The Netherlands
New Zealand	151-TE ANAU ROAD ROSENEATH, WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND	TEL: (0064 4) 386-2976/386-2983 FAX: (0064 4) 386-3065 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Norway	Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Oslo, Norway, Drammens veien 88 E, 0244 Oslo, Norway	TEL: (+47) 23 27 29 60 FAX: (+47) 22 55 49 19 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. E (Cultural Section): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pakistan	STR.NO.2, SECTOR G-5/1, DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE, ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN	TEL: (0092 51) 276270-276271-276272-279582 FAX: (0092 51) 824839
Poland	UL.KROLOWEJ ALDONY 22 , 03-928 WARSAW POLAND	TEL: (0048 22) 6174293-6171518 FAX: (0048 22) 6178452
Russia	POKROVSKY BOULEVARD NO.7, RUSSIA MOSCOW	TEL: (0070 95) 9177282-9178440-9170039-9179204 FAX: (0070 95) 2302897
Spain	28016 CALLE JERES, 5, MADRID, SPAIN	TEL: (0034) 91345011-913450113-91345012 FAX: (0034) 91345119
Switzerland	Thunstrasse 68, 3006 Bern, Switzerland	TEL: (0041 31) 351-0801/351-0802 FAX: (0041 31) 351-5652 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sweden	VASTRA YTTRINGE GARD ELFVIKS VAGEN , 181 LIDINGO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN	TEL: (0046 8) 7650829/7653174/766609/7677929 FAX: (0046 8) 7653119
Turkey	TEHRAN ST.NO.10 KAVAKLIDERE, ANKARA TURKEY	TEL: (0090 312) 468-2821 FAX: (0090 312) 468-2823 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
United Kingdom	16 Prince's Gate, London SW7 1PT London	TEL: (44) 020-7225 3000 FAX: ( +44)2075894440 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
United Nations	PERMANENT DIPLOMATIC Office TO THE EUROPEAN Office OF U.N, 18 , CHEMIN DU PETIT SACONNEX, 1209 GENEVA, SUISSE	TEL: (0041 22) 7333001-7333002-7333003-7333004 FAX: (0041 22) 7330203
United States	Iranian Interests Section , mbassy of Pakistan, 2209 Wisconsin Avenue NW,Washington DC 20007	TEL: (202) 965-4990 EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://daftar.org/Eng/default.asp?lang=eng

According to the regulations of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Tourist visa to Iran is issued for foreign nationals who are interested to travel to Iran individually or with a group for the purpose of visiting Iran, or their friends and relatives. This visa is issued for a maximum stay of 30 days with option of Extensions in Iran. The visa remains valid for a period of 3 months from the date of issue.

The following items is required by Iranian Ministry of foreign affairs. Some items look personal, but these are information that Iran Ministry of foreign Affairs would require us to provide them with, in order to study and issue any visa.