Exploring the stunning beauty of Iran is now simpler than ever before. We can help you with your Iran visa process, which has become more straightforward over the last few years. For many nationalities, obtaining a visa authorization code can take as little as 3 to 6 business days, or even less during low seasons. Don’t let Iran visa policy worries hold you back from experiencing the magic of Iran!
Fill in the application form and upload your documents based on the instructions
Pay the service fee and wait for a few days (we respond in less than 3 business days)
Get your authorization code & pick up your visa on arrival at any international airport
Citizens of the United State of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland must apply for an Iran visa in advance and unfortunately, they can’t get a Visa on arrival. Also, they must travel in a group or take a private tour with a registered guide to be allowed a visa to Iran.
An Iranian travel visa for people from these countries is not hard to get, but there are certain things you have to take into consideration. If you are looking for the easiest way to get an Iran visa, please fill out the visa application form and our team will contact you shortly!
You can obtain a 15-30 day Tourist Visa upon Arrival at all the international airports throughout the country.
The Documents you need to get an Iran visa on arrival:
Note: Airport office paperwork takes about 20-45 minutes to process your visa and if there is a large group waiting, it is sometimes longer. If you are looking for the easiest way to get an Iran visa please fill out the visa application form.
Based on the mutual agreement within the framework of international rules and regulations, citizens of some countries are exempt from applying for a visa to enter Iran. They include the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Georgia, Armenia, Venezuela, Egypt, and Malaysia. Citizens of these countries are required to fill in the relevant form at entry points upon arrival in Iran.
In case you need travel insurance, an Iran debit card, an Iran tour package, or any other service, we will be delighted to assist you with your Iran trip.
Citizens of Colombia, Jordan, Iraq, India, Pakistan, and Somalia must apply for an Iran visa in advance and they cannot get an Iran visa upon arrival, But it is not hard to get. You can easily fill out the visa application form and our team will contact you shortly!
Afghanistan and Bangladesh citizens cannot get Iran visas on arrival and unfortunately, the travel agencies cannot apply the visa for the people of these countries. They must apply for an Iran visa at one of the Iranian embassies in their countries but it depends on where their passport is issued from. But in general, there are 5 Iran embassies in Afghanistan and one in Bangladesh:
Please be noted you can also apply for your Iran visa on Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. However, it’s suggested you apply through a trusted travel agency in Iran. As you know, the process of applying for a visa can be a little confusing, especially if you want to do it yourself and also if you don’t have an invitation from Iran. Therefore, to ease your Iran visa process, we offer you to get your Iran visa through reliable travel agencies that are Iran-based.
We in “To Iran Tour” have an online visa system (e-visa) in order to get your visa to Iran online.
Unfortunately, because of today’s United States’ one-sided sanctions against Iran, one might be worried about the Iran stamp in their passport. The good news is that for entering Iran, you need no stamp/ label in your passport!
The first thing you need to do is to fill out the Iran Visa Request Form at least two days prior to your arrival in Iran. Once you arrive at one of the international airports of Iran, you should tell the immigration officer that you do not want an Iran stamp on the passport. It is THAT easy; Now you have your stamp-free passport!
Also, it is possible for most of the nations (except USA, UK, Canada, Colombia, Somalia, Bangladesh, Jordan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India) to apply for a visa at the airport with no need to pre-application or filling out the Visa Request Forms prior to their arrival. But it is a time-taking process. So, it is highly recommended to apply for a visa before you come to Iran and collect your visa at the airport or even at an Iranian consulate.
Please notice, before applying for an Iran visa, you should choose your visa type. In doing so, you should do it according to the reason that you are planning your trip to Iran for. There are twelve types of Iran visa:
Iran tourist visa is issued to foreign nationals who are interested in traveling to Iran individually or with a group for the purpose of visiting Iran or their relatives. The maximum duration to stay in Iran with a tourist visa is 30 days. Although it’s possible to extend it to 60 days, it is harder to add another 30 days to your visa.
You can try to get an Iran tourist visa by yourself, but using an agency is the safest and fastest way. We will apply for your visa whether you are planning to make your own arrangements or plan to take a tour with us.
Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveler.
Note: Please, keep in mind that visa for Iran like all countries require passports to be valid for at least 6 months when the visa application is sent.
The Iran Visa Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Application charge: This is similar to the ESTA approval from the U.S. Homeland and Security.
While the MFA application may be waived if you are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, this option may cost you a few more hours at the airport, the risk of refusal, plus an additional 25 Euro above the regular visa charge. So thats why tourists still prefer to receive the MFA approval number prior to arrival. The cost for the MFA Application generally ranges between 45 to 75 EUR (45 to 75 USD) and can be obtained from Iran travel agencies only, rather than the MFA itself.
Visa stamp fee: It is the actual charge for the visa stamp in your passport itself.
It is the consular fee which you pay directly to the Iranian embassy or consulate where you will collect your visa. The visa stamp fee is based on your applicants’ nationality from 30 Euro to 75 Euro.
** According to ToIranTour saving strategy, if you book Iran tour with us, we waive your visa process fee unless you’re American, British or Canadian.
If your photo(s) or digital image does not reflect your current appearance, even if it is not older than 6 months, the IR.IRAN Embassy or consulate will request that you provide a new photo with your application.
Applicants will be requested to obtain a new photo if they have:
Generally, if you can still be identified from the photo in your visa application, you will not need to submit a new photo. For example, growing a beard or coloring your hair would not generally be considered a significant change of appearance.
If the appearance of your child under the age of 16 has changed due to the normal aging process, he or she will generally not have to provide a new photo. However, the acceptance of your photo or digital image is at the discretion of the IR.IRAN Embassy or consulate where you apply.
When taking a photo of your baby or toddler, no other person should be in the photo, and your child should be looking at the camera with his or her eyes open.
Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. This will ensure your baby’s head is supported and provide a plain background for the photo. Make certain there are no shadows on your baby’s face, especially if you take a picture from above with the baby lying down.
Cover a car seat with a plain white or off-white sheet and take a picture of your child in the car seat. This will also ensure your baby’s head is supported.
NOTE: Photo taken by the low-quality vending machine or mobile phone images are not acceptable. Please pay deep attention to the below example.
NOTE: Passport copy taken by the low-quality vending machine or mobile phone images are not acceptable. Please pay a deep attention to the below examples.
Entry Visa is effectively a ‘business’ visa. It is a permit issued for foreign experts and businessmen/ businesswomen who travel to Iran for a limited period of time (once – twice or multiple) for economic, commercial, cultural and industrial purposes. It is also required by those attending economic or cultural conferences or those participating in sporting events. The authorized duration of stay is usually up to 30 days. Commercial visitors must obtain an invitation letter from the company/ organization they intend to visit.
Note: Please, keep in mind that visa for Iran like all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country.
The Iran Visa Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Application charge: This is similar to the ESTA approval from the U.S. Homeland and Security.
While the MFA application may be waived if you are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, this option may cost you a few more hours at the airport, the risk of refusal, plus an additional 25 Euro above the regular visa charge. So thats why tourists still prefer to receive the MFA approval number prior to arrival. The cost for the MFA Application generally ranges between 45 to 75 EUR (45 to 75 USD) and can be obtained from Iran travel agencies only, rather than the MFA itself.
Visa stamp fee: It is the actual charge for the visa stamp in your passport itself.
It is the consular fee which you pay directly to the Iranian embassy or consulate where you will collect your visa. The visa stamp fee is based on your applicants’ nationality from 30 Euro to 75 Euro.
** According to ToIranTour saving strategy, if you book Iran tour with us, we waive your visa process fee unless you’re American, British or Canadian.
If your photo(s) or digital image does not reflect your current appearance, even if it is not older than 6 months, the IR.IRAN Embassy or consulate will request that you provide a new photo with your application.
Applicants will be requested to obtain a new photo if they have:
Generally, if you can still be identified from the photo in your visa application, you will not need to submit a new photo. For example, growing a beard or coloring your hair would not generally be considered a significant change of appearance.
If the appearance of your child under the age of 16 has changed due to the normal aging process, he or she will generally not have to provide a new photo. However, the acceptance of your photo or digital image is at the discretion of the IR.IRAN Embassy or consulate where you apply.
When taking a photo of your baby or toddler, no other person should be in the photo, and your child should be looking at the camera with his or her eyes open.
Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. This will ensure your baby’s head is supported and provide a plain background for the photo. Make certain there are no shadows on your baby’s face, especially if you take a picture from above with the baby lying down.
Cover a car seat with a plain white or off-white sheet and take a picture of your child in the car seat. This will also ensure your baby’s head is supported.
NOTE: Photo taken by the low-quality vending machine or mobile phone images are not acceptable. Please pay deep attention to the below example.
NOTE: Passport copy taken by the low-quality vending machine or mobile phone images are not acceptable. Please pay a deep attention to the below examples.
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.
Note 1: Obtaining work permission from related or concerned authorities by Iranian host is required.
Note 2: Please, keep in mind that visa for Iran like all countries require passports valid for at least 6 months from the moment of departure from the country.
The Iran Visa Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Application charge: This is similar to the ESTA approval from the U.S. Homeland and Security.
While the MFA application may be waived if you are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, this option may cost you a few more hours at the airport, the risk of refusal, plus an additional 25 Euro above the regular visa charge. So thats why tourists still prefer to receive the MFA approval number prior to arrival. The cost for the MFA Application generally ranges between 45 to 75 EUR (45 to 75 USD) and can be obtained from Iran travel agencies only, rather than the MFA itself.
Visa stamp fee: It is the actual charge for the visa stamp in your passport itself.
It is the consular fee which you pay directly to the Iranian embassy or consulate where you will collect your visa. The visa stamp fee is based on your applicants’ nationality from 30 Euro to 75 Euro.
** According to ToIranTour saving strategy, if you book Iran tour with us, we waive your visa process fee unless you’re American, British or Canadian.
If your photo(s) or digital image does not reflect your current appearance, even if it is not older than 6 months, the IR.IRAN Embassy or consulate will request that you provide a new photo with your application.
Applicants will be requested to obtain a new photo if they have:
Generally, if you can still be identified from the photo in your visa application, you will not need to submit a new photo. For example, growing a beard or coloring your hair would not generally be considered a significant change of appearance.
If the appearance of your child under the age of 16 has changed due to the normal aging process, he or she will generally not have to provide a new photo. However, the acceptance of your photo or digital image is at the discretion of the IR.IRAN Embassy or consulate where you apply.
When taking a photo of your baby or toddler, no other person should be in the photo, and your child should be looking at the camera with his or her eyes open.
Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. This will ensure your baby’s head is supported and provide a plain background for the photo. Make certain there are no shadows on your baby’s face, especially if you take a picture from above with the baby lying down.
Cover a car seat with a plain white or off-white sheet and take a picture of your child in the car seat. This will also ensure your baby’s head is supported.
NOTE: Photo taken by the low-quality vending machine or mobile phone images are not acceptable. Please pay deep attention to the below example.
NOTE: Passport copy taken by the low-quality vending machine or mobile phone images are not acceptable. Please pay a deep attention to the below examples.
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