Iran e-Visa
for Everyone

The Iranian government offers an electronic visa (e-visa) system, granting permission to enter Iran within the visa’s validity period and stay for a specified duration. Unlike traditional visas, the e-visa system eliminates the need for physical stickers or stamps in passports, registering entry and exit solely through electronic means.

You don’t get a visa sticker or entry/exit stamps in your passport when visiting Iran.

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What is an E-Visa?

An E-Visa, short for electronic visa, is an official authorizationissued digitally by a country’s immigration authority that allows eligible travelers to enter and stay for a specified period. Instead of applying at an embassy or consulate, applicants complete an online form, upload supporting documents, and pay fees from anywhere with internet access. Once approved, the visa is sent via email and must be printed or saved on a mobile device for presentation at the border. This digital approach simplifies the process, reduces paperwork, and shortens processing times, making international travel more accessible. Requirements, processing times, and validity periods vary by country, so travelers should always check the specific E-Visa guidelines before planning their trip.

What You Should Know before Applying

Passport Expiration

To apply for all types of electronic visas, your passport should have at least six months of validity, beyond your actual travel date. Obviously, you are not able to submit your application, if your passport is expiring in less than 6 months.

Visa Types

All types of visa definedby the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran can be applied for through the online visa application portal. Notwithstanding, some types of visa for the citizens of some countries should be applied for only in person through the relevant Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Visa Types	Description	Who can apply	Documents needed
A - Entry	Visa for Foreign citizens who have an invitation letter from ministries, governmental organizations, private & public sectors, … for the purpose of negotiating, signing contracts, setting up purchased machineries, ….	Educational & cultural Faculty members and researchers Common Carriers, transporting goods and people Officials, political, and economic members, art and sports teams, international organizations and specialists Internationally Recognized merchants and experts The United Nations employees and affiliates Relatives of the foreign citizens residing in Iran	Valid invitation Visa application Possible interview at the consulate
B - Tourist	Visa for Foreign citizens who intend to travel to Iran for tourist purposes.	Tourists	Visa application Possible interview at the consulate
C - Pilgrimage	Visa for Foreign Muslims who intend to pilgrimage to holy places in Iran.	Muslim Tourists	Visa application Possible interview at the consulate
D - Diplomatic S - Service		Temporary employees of diplomatic and consular offices, and International organization offices in Iran Temporary guests of diplomats or official employees residing in Iran Diplomatic or Official passport holders attending conferences, apprenticeship, cultural & educational programs, … Diplomatic or Official passport holders with tourist or pilgrimage purposes	Official or Diplomatic Passport Visa application
E - Education	Visa for foreign students or religious scholars who intend to study in Iran	School students Student Researchers	Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status from the science ministry, education ministry, or an accredited academic institution Visa application
F - Temporary Work	Visa for foreign citizens who have the intention to work in Iran	Skilled workers Specialists in the fields of medical, industrial, … Engineers	Obtaining the labor certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran, approved by the labor ministry Visa application
G - Transit	Visa which allows foreign citizens to pass through Iran with no purpose of stay.	Drivers Tourists Merchants	Declaring visa to destination Visa application
H - Media	Visa for foreign media, including members of the radio, prints, digital, press, as well as directors and producers of films, reports, … traveling to Iran to work in their profession.	Reporters Producers Cameraman	Visa application Obtaining the permit from the Media & Public Diplomacy center
I - Investment	Visa for foreign investors whose investment permit is approved by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.	Merchants Investors	Approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran Visa application
M - Marital	Visa for foreign men who are married to Iranian women, as well as their offsprings. If the marriage has not been registered within the Iranian legal system yet, Entry Visa (Relatives) may be applied for.	Foreign men married to Iranian women. Children of such a family	Father’s official permission regarding the children’s trip to Iran Visa application
T - Medical	Visa for foreign citizens who wish to travel to Iran for medical purposes and have already received an approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers	Patients with physical illnesses	Approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers Visa application

Application Process

This visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days, with the option to extend while in Iran, and remains valid for a period of 3 months from the date of issue. Depending on your nationality and the consulate you choose, you can submit your documents and obtain a visa after a few days without requiring a reference from Iran or opt for the new e-visa system.

In most cases, consulates usually mandate an authorization letter or Visa Grant Notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran, which is a pivotal requirement during the visa application process. Once you secure this authorization code, you can expect to receive your visa within a span of 1 or 2 days.

Step 1

Personal Requirements

Fill out the application form with accurate details, ensuring they match your passport information. This formal application will be sent to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorizing the consulate for visa issuance.

Step 2

Passport Requirements

After submitting the application, you’ll receive a service bill and payment instructions. This charge is separate from the visa fee payable to the consulate during the stamping process (Step 4).

Step 3

Contact Information

Once processed, you will receive an authorization letter, transmitted to the specified consulate. The letter includes the visa code and a visa grant notice valid for a month. You can request forwarding to another consulate for an additional charge.

Required Documents

High-quality scan of your passport, personal Photo, Visa Form Application, in case of requesting a medical visa, you are required to sent high-quality scans of your medical documents as well.

Step 4

Visa Requirement

With the reference code, visit the consulate with your passport (valid for the next 6 months), completed visa application form, 2 passport size photos, visa fee, and the authorization reference code. Confirm document requirements with the consulate, as they may vary. Mailing options may be available; contact the consulate for details. Your visa application will be issued & our team will contact you to set up a meeting for you to pick-up at the related embassy.

Step 5

Other Requirement

Congratulations! You can now enter Iran. Share your feedback with us regarding the visa collection process. If you encounter any issues, we are here to assist until you receive your visa. We value client feedback to enhance our service. Contact us for questions, assistance, or additional services. For visa extensions, inquire with the Police Department of Foreign Aliens Affairs in any major Iranian city.

Are you ready toTravel to Iran?

Visa holders are advised to print the e-visa document and carry it throughout their trip in Iran.
This document serves as a crucial reference for entry validation and provides pertinent information regarding the visa’s terms and conditions.

Apply Now!

Iran e-Visa
for Everyone

You don’t get a visa sticker or entry/exit stamps in your passport when visiting Iran.

What is an E-Visa?

Visa Types

Visa Types	Description	Who can apply	Documents needed
A - Entry	Visa for Foreign citizens who have an invitation letter from ministries, governmental organizations, private & public sectors, … for the purpose of negotiating, signing contracts, setting up purchased machineries, ….	Educational & cultural Faculty members and researchers Common Carriers, transporting goods and people Officials, political, and economic members, art and sports teams, international organizations and specialists Internationally Recognized merchants and experts The United Nations employees and affiliates Relatives of the foreign citizens residing in Iran	Valid invitation Visa application Possible interview at the consulate
B - Tourist	Visa for Foreign citizens who intend to travel to Iran for tourist purposes.	Tourists	Visa application Possible interview at the consulate
C - Pilgrimage	Visa for Foreign Muslims who intend to pilgrimage to holy places in Iran.	Muslim Tourists	Visa application Possible interview at the consulate
D - Diplomatic S - Service		Temporary employees of diplomatic and consular offices, and International organization offices in Iran Temporary guests of diplomats or official employees residing in Iran Diplomatic or Official passport holders attending conferences, apprenticeship, cultural & educational programs, … Diplomatic or Official passport holders with tourist or pilgrimage purposes	Official or Diplomatic Passport Visa application
E - Education	Visa for foreign students or religious scholars who intend to study in Iran	School students Student Researchers	Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status from the science ministry, education ministry, or an accredited academic institution Visa application
F - Temporary Work	Visa for foreign citizens who have the intention to work in Iran	Skilled workers Specialists in the fields of medical, industrial, … Engineers	Obtaining the labor certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran, approved by the labor ministry Visa application
G - Transit	Visa which allows foreign citizens to pass through Iran with no purpose of stay.	Drivers Tourists Merchants	Declaring visa to destination Visa application
H - Media	Visa for foreign media, including members of the radio, prints, digital, press, as well as directors and producers of films, reports, … traveling to Iran to work in their profession.	Reporters Producers Cameraman	Visa application Obtaining the permit from the Media & Public Diplomacy center
I - Investment	Visa for foreign investors whose investment permit is approved by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.	Merchants Investors	Approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran Visa application
M - Marital	Visa for foreign men who are married to Iranian women, as well as their offsprings. If the marriage has not been registered within the Iranian legal system yet, Entry Visa (Relatives) may be applied for.	Foreign men married to Iranian women. Children of such a family	Father’s official permission regarding the children’s trip to Iran Visa application
T - Medical	Visa for foreign citizens who wish to travel to Iran for medical purposes and have already received an approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers	Patients with physical illnesses	Approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers Visa application

Application Process

Step 1

Personal Requirements

Step 2

Passport Requirements

After submitting the application, you’ll receive a service bill and payment instructions. This charge is separate from the visa fee payable to the consulate during the stamping process (Step 4).

Step 3

Contact Information

Required Documents

High-quality scan of your passport, personal Photo, Visa Form Application, in case of requesting a medical visa, you are required to sent high-quality scans of your medical documents as well.

Step 4

Visa Requirement

Step 5

Iran e-Visafor Everyone

What is an E-Visa?

What You Should Know before Applying

Visa Types

Application Process

Personal Requirements

Passport Requirements

Contact Information

Required Documents

Visa Requirement

Other Requirement

Are you ready toTravel to Iran?

Iran e-Visafor Everyone

What is an E-Visa?

What You Should Know before Applying

Visa Types

Application Process

Personal Requirements

Passport Requirements

Contact Information

Required Documents

Visa Requirement

Other Requirement

Are you ready toTravel to Iran?

Iran e-Visa
for Everyone

Iran e-Visa
for Everyone