Iran Visa for Foreign Nationals

Iran visa for foreign nationals

Foreign nationals (except those from visa-exempt countries) must submit their application through the official electronic visa portal of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (evisa.mfa.ir). Once the application has been reviewed, a reference number is issued, and the visa is collected at the chosen embassy or consulate or, where permitted and arranged in advance, at the airport. Please allow at least 14 working days for processing.

Visa exemptions, visa types and the permitted length of stay depend on your nationality. Requirements and regulations may change, and the final decision on every application rests with the Iranian authorities; Armoon Travel cannot guarantee that a visa will be issued. We can support you in submitting your application, preparing your documents and following up on your reference number, and our consultants will give you the up-to-date list of requirements.

How it works

1. 1

   Free consultation

   Tell us your nationality, travel dates and purpose of travel. We check which visa type and route suits you.

2. 2

   Online application

   Your application is registered on the official e-visa system of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (evisa.mfa.ir).

3. 3

   Reference code

   After review, a reference (authorisation) code is issued. We follow it up and keep you informed.

4. 4

   Visa collection

   You collect the visa at the Iranian embassy or consulate you selected — or, where permitted and arranged in advance, on arrival at the airport.

Documents you will need

• A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel date
• A photo and the information requested by the application form on evisa.mfa.ir

About Iran

Capital

Tehran

Official language

Persian (Farsi)

Currency

Iranian rial

Time zone

UTC+3:30

Best time to visit

Spring (late March to May) and autumn (late September to November)

Climate

Very varied: dry on the central plateau, mild and humid on the Caspian coast, and hot on the southern coasts

Iran is an ancient land in Western Asia, lying between the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south. Its civilisation, thousands of years old, has left a rich heritage of architecture, poetry, carpets, Persian gardens and handicrafts. The country's natural diversity, from the Alborz and Zagros mountains to its deserts, northern forests and southern islands, means you can experience several climates in a single trip.

Foreign visitors usually get to know Iran through historic cities such as Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd, from Naqsh-e Jahan Square and its tiled mosques to the magnificent ruins of Persepolis and the mud-brick lanes of Yazd. The hospitality of the people, Persian cuisine and traditional bazaars are among the most memorable parts of the journey. Kish Island, on the shores of the Persian Gulf, is also a good destination for relaxation and sea activities.

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