How to get your visa to Iran

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We can help you with your Tourist visa application and processing. You can pick up your visa within 7 to 14 days at your preferred Iranian embassy or consulate.”
get your visa to Iran in 1 to 7 days

YOU HAVE GOT A FEW OPTIONS:

A: COUNTRIES NO NEED VISA

Several countries offer visa–free entry for Iranian citizens. As of late 2024, Iranian citizens can enter countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, China, Egypt, Georgia, Lebanon, Malaysia, and Omanwithout a visa for tourism. Additionally, citizens of Tunisia, Tanzania, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Cuba, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina can also enter Iran without a visa, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Neccessary documents :

So these countries passport holders just need to have valid passport ( with at least six month validity from the entrance date to Iran borders ) , Valid Travel insurance .

B: OTHER COUNTRIES NEED VISA 

Invitation letter/ Grant notice / Visa refrence number :

You have a few options to get your visa to Iran. Have a look here and let us know which option you prefer and we would be more than happy to help you out along the process.

You can apply for a visa to visit Iran either directly through the Iranian Foreign ministry Office of Visa and immigration service portal (E-visa) or through a travel company such as us.

The Visa on Arrival (OAV) at this moment is suspended by the government till further notice.

The process of getting your visa is  pretty straight forward. You basically fill out the following form. After we get your invitation letter you go to an Iranian embassy (you can specify which Iranian embassy or consulate or one of Iranian international airports ( if your nationality is eligble to coollect at the airport ) you prefer to go collect your visa ) and there you collect your visa.

You be required to fill out a separate Iran Visa Application form at Iranian embassy and pay some collection fees which is different than the fee you be paying for your letter of invitation that we furnish to you. 

Further documents that you may want to have with you.

You should have the following documents available while you complete your online Iran Visa Application:

1-Passport

2-Travel itinerary, if you have already made travel arrangements.

3-Résumé or Curriculum Vitae – You may be required to provide information about your current and previous education and work history.

4-Digital personal photo in accordance with the requirements announced
Digital image of your passport in accordance with the requirements announced which is 800×600 pixcels  passport size picture. Women no need to have a picture with a headscarf.

5-Other Information – Some applicants, depending on the intended visa types, will be asked to provide additional information when completing online visa application.

Iran Visa application form

 

Frequently asked questions about visa and travel to Iran

2 fees: 1- Letter of invitation related fees which is 25 Euros + 5 Euros( visa guarantee) to be paid to the travel agency you be applying through for your visa. We are the travel agency that be getting your letter of invitation and be collecting the 50 euro related visa processing fee.2- Visa collection fee which you be paying at the Iranian embassy or consulate where you be picking your visa. That fee is variable from few Euros to over 100 Euro depending on your nationality.

The required amount of time is highly dependent on how busy the visa processing work load at Ministry of Foreign Affairs is. As a general rule it may take 2 days up to 2 week sot get your visa in most cases. In rare cases it may take longer. British, Canadian and USA passport holder’s procedure may take one or two month.

You need: 1- A passport with at least 6 months to its expiration date. 2- a passport size picture.800 X600 pexels and a personal picture 400 X600 pexels. Women no need to have their hairs covered in their pictures. 3- Your travel itinerary. 4- Preferably a hotel reservation for at least first few days in Iran (no mandatary ). 5-Letter of invitation issued by the Travel agency.

As of early 2025, Iran offers a Visa on Arrival (VOA) program for citizens of many countries. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the terms, eligible nationalities, and conditions:✅ Eligible NationalitiesCitizens from numerous countries can obtain a 30-day tourist visa upon arrival at designated Iranian airports. This visa is primarily for tourism purposes and is not suitable for business, journalism, or diplomatic activities. Notably, citizens of the following countries are not eligible for a VOA and must obtain a visa in advance:Afghanistan , Bangladesh,Canada,Colombia,Iraq,Jordan,Pakistan,Somalia,United Kingdom,United States.For these nationalities, visas must be arranged prior to arrival, often through authorized travel agencies or Iranian embassies.📍 Entry PointsVOAs are issued exclusively at specific international airports in Iran. Land and sea border crossings do not offer this facility. The airports where you can obtain a VOA include:Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)Mehrabad International Airport (Tehran)Shiraz International AirportIsfahan International AirportMashhad International AirportTabriz International AirportKish International AirportQeshm International AirportAhvaz International AirportBandar Abbas International AirportBushehr International AirportLarestan International AirportUrmia International Airport🕒 Duration of Stay Standard Stay: 30 days.Extensions: Possible to extend up to an additional 30 days, subject to approval by the Iranian Foreign Aliens Department.📄 Requirements for VOATo obtain a VOA, travelers should prepare the following:Passport: Valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry.Visa Grant Notice: While not mandatory, it’s highly recommended to apply for an e-visa online before arrival and present the submission notification at the airport.Travel Insurance: Valid for the duration of your stay in Iran.Return Ticket: Proof of onward or return travel.Accommodation Details: Confirmation of hotel bookings or an invitation letter.Visa Fee: Payable in cash (Euros are commonly accepted).⚠️ Important Considerations Purpose of Visit: VOAs are strictly for tourism. Business travelers, journalists, and diplomats must obtain appropriate visas in advance.Previous Visa Denials: If you’ve been previously denied an Iranian visa, you are not eligible for a VOA.Israeli Visa Stamps: Travelers with Israeli visa stamps in their passports may be denied entry.Entry via Land or Sea: VOAs are not available at land or sea borders; entry must be through designated airports.

You may reapply if your documentation were not in order. However if you were denied visa due to other reasons you will be notified and given the chance to rectify those issues. Applicant can apply again 24 hours after rejection.

Most up to 30 days. Some times you get up to 90days visa. It is also customary that MFA would issue a visa for as long as your initial travel itinerary is base don.

You may be able to extend your travel visa while in Iran up to a total of 90 days. A renewal of a visa may require your departure and return.

Of course and on top of that you need to be part of a pre organized tour, as an American, British or Canadian nationals, to be able to get your visa to Iran.

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OUR DEDICATED VISA PROCESSING TEAM

I can help you with your 30 day tourist visa to Iran. I can help you to apply and receive your visa at your preferred Iranian embassy that is closest to you.

Hassan

Iran Tourist visa specialist
My spatially is all other visa categories that you may need to visit Iran for research, journalism, business, transit, student, medical and other purposes.

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