Iran Visa Requirements
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receive your visa within 3-5 business days (except for German, French, and Dutch citizens which takes longer)
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Authorization Code:
Receive authorization code in 3-5 working days
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Pay Visa Fee:
Pay your visa fee at the embassy/airport
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Collect your visa:
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Many thanks to TAP Persia for the fast, uncomplicated and inexpensive visa procurement. I felt in good hands. Highly recommend!February 22, 2020Tripadvisor
The process to get the visa was extremely quick and also very easy. The agency also stayed in contact with me in case I need some advice about my upcoming trip to Iran after getting the visa at first attempt. I highly recommend them for the process to get the visa and also for the other services they offer. THANK YOU!October, 2022Tripadvisor
First I contacted Tappersia to help me for my visa. Finally, I stayed in touch with them during all my trip in Iran, and the helped me a lot. For a solo traveler like me, it was very appreciable. Iran is a wonderful country, and you should definitely go discover it! People are really nice and it's really easy to organize your trip across the country, even more with Tappersia! Sara and Rasool are always available to help you and answer all your questions. Thank you very much for everything, I can't wait to come back to Iran! ️October, 2022Tripadvisor
I started working for my solo trip with one of the people of TAP Persia (Sara) who helped me out with: 1) Visa Procedures; 2) Hotel bookings; 3) Private tours; 4) Pick up at hotels, 5) SIM Cards with Internet Data; 6) Insurance.Honestly: very excellent level. Also they cared about my trip going by the plan I had accordingly, with some of most unpredictable routes with very few info on the Internet (like transfers from Qeshm to Hormuz ferry, or buses from Tabriz to Yerevan in Armenia where I concluded my trip, or dunno very specific tours which needed pick ups).
Usually I don't write feedbacks about things on TripAdvisor, but if you think about the meaning of "Advising a trip", assisting, planning, helping constantly for weeks before AND DURING, reassuring on what to do (especially with ongoing situation in Iran) and still be 100% calm, sticked to the plan I had....they are the absolute BEST.
Also met live in their office in Isfahan. Very nice people! ^_^October, 2022Tripadvisor
TapPersia guys were very helpful during our entire 3 week trip to Iran. They arranged the visa for us, the car rental, credit card and insurance. Everything went smooth and they were always available on chat. The trips they offer are interesting and there are options for all kinds of activities. I felt very comfortable and safe knowing that if I need something I can always contact them. Great guys and great tour agencyAugust, 2022Tripadvisor
Trying to figure out the best way to get my hand on the Iranian visa, I was recommended to skip the e-visa process entirely and apply for the security clearance through an agency. Doing it this way promised a fast and easy process with an added certainty of getting the visa clearance in a matter of days and hassle free. Long story short, I couldn't have been happier with TAP Persia. Although I applied during times of political turmoil, TAP Persia was able to apply for my visa swiftly and without complications.
They also get in contact with you via WhatsApp and will try to answer all your questions regarding your trip to Iran.All in all, applying for the Iranian visa via TAP Persia was the right decision and I will happily use their service again in the future. Super professional and friendly service!October, 2022Tripadvisor
Our experience with TAP Persia was great! After we were rejected when we applied for the visa on our own, everything went totally uncomplicated and fast with the help of TAP Persia. Sara was available at all times and answered all our questions around the clock. We can highly recommend TAP Persia to everyone. August, 2022Tripadvisor
Argh ! My tourist visa for Iran got rejected from the embassy a week before departure.
Out of despair, I contacted TAP PERSIA on WhatApp, I asked if they could somehow help me. A few hour later, they asked to fill up an excel file with my planned itinerary and the hostels for the stay.
And... 3 working days later, surprise ! They got it for me. I received the tourist E-visa.
I can not emphasis enough on how much TAP PERSIA saved my trip.
Highly recommended ! August, 2022Tripadvisor
I want to highly recommend TAP Persia visa service. After I applied for e-visa at oficial goverment page and got rejected with a note „Please apply via travel agency” I searched for help at Tripadvisor page. I have found some good opinions about TAP Persia and applied for visa with their help. They guide me throught whole process, and explain every concerns I had. it took 3 days from visa submission to recive the document. If I would need to apply again for sure I will use TAP Persia service as it saved a lot of nerves. August, 2022Tripadvisor
We have been planning to visit Iran for 2 years, but we had some reservations due to the little existing information. Getting in touch with TAP PERSIA everything is simple because the team of professionals from this agency does everything for you. Communication with them is easy, and for the invitation that I need it for my visa, I only needed some information. With Tap Persia, you are not alone for a moment. Thank you to Sara and the whole team for their professionalism. August, 2022Tripadvisor
I initially got rejected for my Evisa but TAP Persia managed to get me a visa within a week. Sara and the team communicated all the requirements to me through email and WhatsApp and were easily approachable for any questions I had.
At the start I was skeptical all of all the 5 star but now I would give more if I could.Don’t think I would be travelling to Iran without their help! August, 2022Tripadvisor
Use this tool to calculate how much your Iran visa fee will be, based on your nationality, visa type, and pick up location. The Iran visa fee is due upon pickup at the embassy, consulate, or airport VOA counter. If you want to read more about the price breakdown, read our Iran Visa Cost article.
Perhaps the first thing that makes travelers in doubt is the announcement of a red status from some European countries for traveling to Iran and this is after the collapse of the diplomatic and political relations of the countries, which is partly tied to the JCPOA issue, and these relations have become darker as several citizens of European countries were arrested in Iran. But the reality of these arrests sometimes comes back to the performance of those people for not complying with the laws of Iran and their own carelessness due to the fact that they were given warnings in advance (You can write to the notification of several countries, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands, to warn their own citizens).
For example; one of the Italian nationals who was recently arrested in Iran attended and reacted to the protests on her social network and said political words that when someone travels to a country as a tourist, she should not go beyond her limits. Other countries are sensitive and the traveler who plans to travel should remain neutral and respect the laws while in Iran. Read the full article for current situation in Iran after protests here
Everyone needs a visa to enter Iran, except for the nationals of countries mentioned in the “Visa-Free Countries” section. You can complete your Iran Visa Application online and pick up your visa before or upon your arrival.
These nationalities can enter Iran without any prior paperwork:
You can check the status of your application using the tracking code provided after your payment. Normally the process takes 3-5 business days (excluding Thursday & Friday), but during nationwide events, the process can take 7-10 business days.
These nationalities should apply 2 months in advance:
These nationalities have more complicated visa processes:
Once your visa application has been approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you will receive your visa authorization code in the form of a PDF. You must present this PDF at the airport or one of Iran’s embassies/consulates.
You can collect your visa at the Tehran International Airport (IKA) or at any Iranian embassy, even if you are not a national of the physical location of the embassy.
Here is a list of other Iranian international airport:
If you are from the US, UK or Canada, you must use that passport for your application. If your father is Iranian, you must apply for and receive an Iranian passport before your arrival. Most other dual nationals can apply with the passport that has the lowest visa fee.
Israeli passport holders and anyone with an Israeli stamp in their passport (or exit stamps at relevant Jordanian or Egyptian border crossings that imply that you must have entered Israel) will not get a visa.
Visit the VOA counter at the international Iranian airport. Provide a copy of your passport, 2 passport photos, your travel insurance, and enough cash for your visa fee (50-150 USD in small bills: 5’s, 10’s, 20’s). The risk of rejection for the Iran Visa On Arrival has increased since the pandemic and also you need to make sure your airline let you to check-in without a visa approval. Instead, we recommend you to complete your Iran Visa Application Online and only pick up your visa at the VOA counter.
If you are picking up your visa at the airport, you can apply up to 3 months in advance. If picking up at the embassy or consulate, up to 2 months. But we recommend applying at most 1 month before your arrival.
Yes, complete your Iran Visa Application online up to 1 month ahead of time.
The best time to apply is 1 month before your arrival. This will provide plenty of time for processing and any delays or cancellations that may occur before your trip.
Citizens of the US, UK, and Canada. Will need 2-3 months of processing. Must plan your trip on a private or group tour. Read more about Iran visa for US, UK, and Canadian citizens
You will need travel insurance to enter the country. Global insurers rarely cover Iran and if they do, their coverage is often minimal and extremely slow in real emergencies. If you bring your own insurance, Iran must be specifically mentioned in its coverage.
Tourist visas are issued for an initial max of 45 days and can be extended twice for a total of 90 days. Your duration will be issued based on the daily travel itinerary you submit with your application.
Locate the Passport Immigration Police or the Police Department of Aliens Affairs (edareh gozarnameh) in the city you want to extend. You will need 2-3 passport photos, 2 copies of your passport, your current Visa Authorization Code, any previous extensions, 2 copies of your visa extension form, and about 3,000,000 IRR for the extension and form/printing fees (Photocopiers can usually be found in each location). Extension processing could take 3-7 business days (excluding Thursday & Friday). Apply 2-3 days before your visa expiration.
Note: If you have a tourist card, you can pay right at the extension office. If paying by cash, you will have to visit nearest Bank Melli (Saturday – Wednesday 8a-1p)
Visit Kish or Qeshm island for up to 14 days without a visa. Must obtain hotel reservations before your arrival. Americans, Canadians, and Brits are required to have a certified guide waiting for them upon their arrival. To ensure a speedy entry, contact TAP Persia at least 3 days before your arrival for all arrangements.
Must complete your Iran visa application online at least 2 months before your arrival. Express services are available at the embassy, at an additional cost. Must come on a private or group tour (Read more: Iran Tours for US, UK & Canadaian Citizens). Nationals of these 3 countries can visit Kish & Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf for up to 14 days without a visa, given 3 days’ notice.
Yes. Your Iran visa rejection can be based on multiple factors including improper answers on your application, insufficient details in your itinerary and many others. Minimize your chance of rejection and complete your Iran visa application online.
No. All Iran tourist visas are single-entry. The only multiple-entry visas are the business and student visas.
Read about which documents you will need, different kinds of visas, policy by country, and information on visa on arrival.
Complete your carnet de passage before you arrive. You can get it at the border too, but it’s costly. You have to tell us the general area you will camp for the night for each day that you stay. You should clarify if you are staying in your vehicle or tent.
WARNING: For diesel vehicles, you will have to ask truck drivers to give a portion of their diesel ration. For regular gasoline, you can ask pump attendants.
If you want to skip the 3-4 hour processing time it takes to get a Tourist Visa On Arrival (VOA), you should apply for your Iran Tourist Visa in advance. Complete the online Iran visa application form and save yourself time and money.
TAP Persia’s VIP service charges an application fee of €28 for fast, efficient and guaranteed visa acceptance. Each nationality has to pay a separate visa fee upon their visa pickup. Find a complete list of Iran Tourist Visa prices per nationality.
If you’re picking up your Iran Tourist Visa at the VOA counter of your arriving airport, you will only receive a receipt for your visa fee payment.If you’re picking up your visa from one of Iran’s embassies and consulates, you will receive an official stamp inside of your passport.
Submitting your application at the airport.Not observing Islamic dress code (Long-sleeved shirts and pants for men and women. Ladies must wear a headscarf upon arrival).Any Israeli stamp on your passport within the past 12 months (Including entrance and exit stamps in Israeli land entry points such as Egypt and Jordan).
If you apply through TAP Persia, you will receive your visa authorization code within 3-5 working days (other than thursdays, and fridays)
You should realistically apply for your Iran Visa Authorization Code 3-4 weeks before your departure to Iran.
Once you receive your authorization code from TAP Persia, you will have to identify where you will be picking up your actual Iran Tourist Visa. If you’re picking up your visa from the VOA counter at the airport – you have 90 days to use your code If you’re picking up your visa from one of Iran’s embassies or consulates – you have 30 days to use your code
Your Iran Tourist Visa is valid for 30-45 days after your entrance. Once you have traveled to Iran, you may extend your visa a total of 2 times, each for 30 days. This means you can stay a maximum of 90 days in Iran.
If you’re picking up your Iran Tourist Visa at the nearest Iranian embassy or consulate Regular path will take 5-7 days and don’t involve additional fees Express path will take 3-5 days and involve expediting fees on top of the Visa Fee. If you’re picking up your Iran Tourist Visa at the airport VOA counter The process will take 1-5 hours
You can complete your Iran Visa Application online and get your visa authorization code.
Tourist visa is currently open and available. It usually takes 3-5 working days for your Iran visa to be ready.
These nationalities can enter Iran without any prior paperwork:
These nationalities should apply 2 months in advance:
These nationalities have more complicated visa processes:
Typically your visa will be ready in 3-5 business days (excluding Thursday & Friday). During nationwide events, this process may take 7-10 business days.
You can collect your visa at any of Iran’s global embassies or consulates. You must specify your pickup location when you submit your application.
Yes. You must declare your previous nationality (if applicable) on your application.
Depending on where you have chosen to pick up your Iran Tourist Visa (airport VOA counter, or one of Iran’s worldwide embassies and consulates), you have to go there, pay your visa fee and collect your visa.
If the reason for your rejection states that you should “apply through a local Iranian agency”, you can re-apply for your Iran Tourist Visa through TAP Persia VIP Visa Services.
You will have to go through an identical but more in-depth visa application process which will take at least 2 months. We have to provide the entire itinerary for them, along with a dedicated escort guide at all times. Qeshm and Kish, don’t require a tourist visa. This can be arranged in 2 working days. Passport holders that have a US, UK and Canadian passport plus a valid passport from another nationality, are encouraged to use their second passport when applying for their Iran visa. You do not have to disclose your citizenship with the US, UK or Canada.
You will have to provide the complete contact and detailed personal information for the person or place you are staying at. In order not to cause additional hassle and scrutiny for your host, we HIGHLY recommend for you to book a cheap hotel or hostel for your first night’s stay in the country. WARNING: not following this recommendation will cause lots of headache and problems for your host as well as increasing your chances of visa rejection. Nationals from US, UK and Canada can only stay in accommodations reserved for them through a local Iranian travel agency.
You will have to provide the complete contact and detailed personal information for the person or place you are staying at. In order not to cause additional hassle and scrutiny for your host, we HIGHLY recommend for you to book a cheap hotel or hostel for your first night’s stay in the country. WARNING: not following this recommendation will cause lots of headache and problems for your host as well as increasing your chances of visa rejection. Nationals from US, UK and Canada can only stay in accommodations reserved for them through a local Iranian travel agency.
Yes you should. You should bring at least 3 passport photos for any documents that may have been presented to the airport visa officer. Staying in Iran for more than a month? – Be sure to take at least 7 photos with you. Its always better to be safe than sorry. You can get a visa extension twice, for a total of 90 days in Iran.
An invitation letter is an official letter from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that enables you to collect your visa from your desired Iranian Embassy or Consulate. Citizens of the US, UK, and Canada must get an Iran visa invitation letter (aka Letter of Intent) from a sponsoring travel agency in Iran. TAP Persia can help you get your invitation with little to no extra effort. Apply for your visa now.
If you happen to have an Iranian passport, it is best to use that passport. If you are male with an Iranian Passport, you have to ensure about the status of your mandatory military service before entering the country. You can do so by contacting the nearest Iranian Embassy or Consulate.
No. You do not need to submit your fingerprints at any point in the process.
Your photo should be rectangular with a height greater than width (600 x 400 pixels), sharp and in color (JPEG format, less than 240 KB) and your passport copy must be: Sharp and in color (JPEG format, less than 500 KB); rectangular with height less than width (800 x 600 pixels).
No. you must remain in Iran while your visa active. If you leave the country during this time, you must reapply for your visa. There is no clear rule on how frequently you can apply for your Iran visa after your last visit to Iran, but feel safe that your application will very much likely get accepted. The only multiple-entry visas are the business and student visas.
Colombians must apply 1 month in advance and must book a group or private Iran tour for the duration of their stay.
Your tourist visa duration is given based on your daily travel itinerary submitted with your application. Issued for an initial max of 45 days and can be extended twice for a total of 90 days
You can extend your visa for a total of 90 days after your arrival. For more information read the “Iran Visa Extension” article.
Almost all nationals can get a Visa On Arrival (VOA) at the VOA counter of multiple international Iranian airports. However, this process has gotten high-risk since the end of the pandemic. For more information read the “How to get an Iran Visa On Arrival (VOA)?”
If you are an Afghan or Pakistani national, and you have another passport, permanent residency or refugee document, you can have your visa much faster than the usual 2-3 month processing time (This includes nationals of the US, UK and Canada)
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