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Visa is a permission of entry to Iran for a limited period of time issued by Embassies and Consulates General of the Islamic Republic of Iran abroad, for foreign nationals after receiving the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visa Types :
. Tourist Visa
. Airport Visa
. Business Visa
. Extension Visa
Tourist Visa
Obtaining Iran tourist visa has a simple procedure here. Touran Zamin applies and gets visa for all foreign nationals (except holders of Israeli passport) in 6-10 working days.
To get your visa you are only required to fill in the visa form to be sent to the Ministry of Foreign affair; then you will receive a reference number by which you may collect your visa from the Iranian consulate of your choice.
Normally all tourist visas issued by Iranian consulates are valid for "3- months". With a possibility of staying in for up to 30 days which in practice is an extendable to 3 month.
Requirements:
- special authorization in the form of a reference number issued by the Foreign Ministry in Tehran
- Two completed visa application forms
- Valid passport, for at least 6 months
- 1 recent photos ( size 3x4cm)
- Visa fee
Necessary documents and fees required at the Consulate:
1. fill out the standard visa application form at the consulate where you want to collect your visa.
2. bring one passport-sized photos of each applicant to the consulate
3. pay the standard visa application fee to the consulate (this fee varies depending on your nationality). For more information you may look at the official website of the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Iran http://www.mfa.gov.ir/
US Nationals
Visa issuance for American passport holders is subject to particular regulations.
At present the Iranian Foreign Ministry issues touristic visa for the US nationals only in the context of guided tours. In this context, US nationals are required to travel on guided tours; either as part of a bigger tour group, or a tailor made individual tour to be designed based on their preference. An exact itinerary, to which one must be adhered, is also required
Business Visa
Visa: required
Requirements:
- Passport
- 1 application form
- 4 passport - sized photos
- special authorization in the form of a reference number issued by the Foreign Ministry in Tehran
- business letter
Visa form:
Visa Application form (Ottawa)
Visa Application form (Washington)
Visa Application form for individual under 18 years old (Washington)
Entry Visa requirements for reporters and media representatives (Washington)
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