You’re 4 Steps Away From an Iran Visa
Most visitors to Iran require a valid Iran visa to travel to the country. They are eligible to apply for an Iran visa as long as they officially enter Iran by air, land, or sea or at one of the International airports. However, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Georgia, Armenia, Venezuela, Egypt, and Malaysia nationals are visa-exempt and can travel to Iran visa-free. Suppose you do not hold a passport from any of the abovementioned countries. In that case, you instead have to apply at an Iranian Embassy or Diplomatic Mission in your country directly or ask for a Visa On Arrival (VOA) at one of the Iranian international airports.
Iran Visa Types
The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran defines all types of visas, which can be applied for through Irangard’s online visa application system. Read more about all types of Iranian visas.
Iran Visa Validity
The Iran tourist visa is valid for three months from the date of issue. It is valid for a stay of up to 30 days, and If an extension of the duration of stay is needed, the application should be made at an Immigration and Passport Police headquarters before the visa expires. Not presenting in Iran within the time of visa validation will result in a refusal of entry. Reapplication of a visa is required if your visa has been invalidated.
Iran Visa Authorization Code
To put in an application for an Iran tourist visa, you should initially apply for a visa authorization code from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Applying for the Iran Visa Authorization Code and positively receiving a 2-page PDF file is the most crucial part of the Iran visa application process, which should preferably be conducted through an authorized Iranian tour operator (Iran Visa Application). The Authorization Code is a mandatory visa pre-approval letter granted by the Iranian visa-issuing authority in Tehran to facilitate the visa application process. The Iran visa authorization code, once you obtain it, indicates that your visa lodgment is positively approved, and you can promptly proceed to pay the visa fee and collect your Iran visa at an Iranian Embassy/Consulate or an Iranian international upon arrival (Visa on Arrival). Read more
Iran Visa On Arrival
Passport holders intending to travel to Iran for business, religious, or tourism purposes can get a Visa On Arrival (VOA) at designated entry airports while they are planning or booking their Iran journey through an Iranian travel agency or tour operator, which is authorized by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). To avail of the Iran Visa On Arrival, you should first give an accredited tour operator the legal right to submit your request to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Tehran on your behalf to obtain a necessary Iran Visa Grant Notice to apply for your Iran visa on arrival. This is the first step of the Iran visa application process. Read more
No More Visa Sticker
As of January 2018, the Iranian government announced revamping the E-Visa scheme for international travelers visiting Iran. The new policy is for travelers interested in visiting the country solely for tourism purposes such as recreation, sightseeing, visiting relatives or friends, short-term medical treatment, or business visits. The Iranian government is keen to ease the visa process for foreign visitors. The authorities will no longer stamp or affix visa stickers to the passports of international travelers in an attempt to revive tourism as well as to ease travelers’ concerns over possible traveling to the U.S.A. after leaving Iran.
Passport Validation
As you start to plan your trip to Iran, it is vital not to disdain your passport expiration date. Whether your passport is valid enough for the duration of your stay, you may encounter problems with entering at the border checkpoint if your passport does not have at least six months of validity beyond your actual travel date. For this reason, you should carefully check the expiration date on your passport before submitting your application and traveling to Iran.