How can I request for Iran Visa?
The process of getting Iran Visa is one of the simplest parts of traveling to Iran, land of wonders, adventures, and beauties. Iran Visa can be issued for those who like to travel to Iran, individually or in a group. Iran Sun World Agency has provided for tourists a very simple and safe way to get their Iranian Visa. All they need is to fill out the online Iran visa Application Form. then they will be informed about their Visa code in less than 7 days (usually it takes only 3 to 4 days). this travel agency will do the whole process for issuing the visa to Iran. It is as easy as a cake.
Our consultants will help tourists and other kinds of travelers in more complicated cases to find a safe way. It is our duty to serve you with the bests and organize a very safe and memorable trip for you. For more information on getting Iranian Visa, review the following topics.
Different Kinds of Iranian Visa
There are different Kinds of Iran Visa:
- A – Entry: Visa for Foreign citizens who have an invitation letter from ministries, governmental organizations, private & public sectors,etc., for the purpose of negotiating, signing contracts, setting up purchased machineries, etc.
Those who can apply this kind of research include 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; and relatives of the foreign citizens residing in Iran.
Applying for this visa needs a valid invitation, visa application, and possible interview at the consulate.
- B – Tourist: Visa for Foreign citizens who intend to travel to Iran for tourist purposes.
Applying for Iran tourist visa needs visa application and possible interview at the consulate.
- C – Pilgrimage: Visa for Foreign Muslims who intend to pilgrimage to holy places in Iran.
Applying for this visa needs a valid invitation, visa application, and possible interview at the consulate.
- D – Diplomatic / S – Service: Those who can apply this kind of research include 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, etc., and diplomatic or Official passport holders with tourist or pilgrimage purposes.
Applying for this visa needs an official or diplomatic passport and visa application.
- E – Education: Visa for foreign students or religious scholars who intend to study in Iran.
Those who can apply this kind of research include school students, students, and researchers.
Applying for Iran student visa needs a certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status from the science ministry, education ministry, or an accredited academic institution, and visa application.
- F – Temporary work: Visa for foreign citizens who have the intention to work in Iran.
Those who can apply this kind of research include skilled workers, specialists in the fields of medical, industrial, etc., and engineers.
Applying for this visa needs obtaining the labor certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran, approved by the labor ministry, and visa application.
- G – Transit: Visa which allows foreign citizens to pass through Iran with no purpose of stay.
Those who can apply this kind of research include drivers, tourists, and merchants.
Applying for this visa needs declaring visa to the destination and 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, etc., traveling to Iran to work in their profession.
Those who can apply this kind of research include reporters, producers, and cameramen.
Applying for this visa needs visa application and 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.
Those who can apply this kind of research include merchants and investors.
Applying for this visa needs an approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran and 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.
Those who can apply this kind of research include foreign men married to Iranian women and children of such a family.
Applying for this visa needs father’s official permission regarding the children’s trip to Iran and 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.
Those who can apply this kind of research include patients with physical illnesses.
Applying for this visa needs an approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers and visa application.
Who Can Visit Iran?
“Which nationalities can visit Iran?” is a question most travelers may have. It should be noted that all nationalities except the owners of Israeli passport can travel to Iran.
American, British and Canadian travelers can also travel to Iran and get Iranian visa but they should provide more information. For further information click Iran Visa for American citizens.
Can travelers get Iran Visa on Arrival at Iran International airports?
Travelers of most countries (except for Americans, British, Canadians, and Indians) can get their Iran Visa on Arrival. They can do the process completely at Iran International Airports. You can find the complete list of countries which can get visa on arrival and more information in Iran Visa on Arrival.
Who can travel to Iran without a visa?
Based on mutual agreement, citizens of some countries are exempt from applying for an Iran visa. Countries which can visit Iran without visa include:
Armenia |
Azerbaijan |
Bolivia |
Egypt |
Georgia |
Lebanon |
Malaysia |
Oman |
Syria |
Turkey |
Venezuela |
China |
Furthermore, there is no need to apply for travel to Iran visa for those who wants to travel only to Iran Free zones such as Kish and Chabahar.
Countries Needing to Get Iran Visa through Iran Consulate
List of countries that should get their visa through Iran consulates before coming to Iran (they cannot use Iran Visa on Arrival):
Afghanistan |
Bangladesh |
Canada |
Colombia |
Sri Lanka |
Iraq |
Jordan |
Pakistan |
Somalia |
U.S |
The U.K. |
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Below is the list of countries that the travel agencies cannot ask for Iran authorization code. They should refer directly to the Iran Consulates for Visa application.
Iran Visa Requirements
The main requirements for Iran Visa are:
- Traveler’s passport (validity: at least 6 months);
- Traveler’s personal photo (white background);
- Filling out Iran Visa Application Form by the traveler.
After sending these documents to Iran Sun World travel agency, you will get Iran Visa Tracing Code or Iran Visa Authorization Code. Afterward, you can refer to Iran Consulates, making a payment for the governmental fee or Iran Visa Stamp Fee and collect your Iran Visa. It is also possible to get an Iran visa on arrival in the Iran International Airports.
Iran Visa Authorization Code
Iran Visa Authorization Code which is also called Iran Visa code or Iran Visa Tracking Code is a code that contains numbers and letters issued by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for those intending to travel to Iran. Through this code, Iran visitors or travelers can have their Iran Visa stamped in their passport.
The authentic Iran Travel Agencies or Iran Tour Operators can apply for Iran visa authorization code.
How can I get Iran Visa
The simple procedure for issuing the Iran visa through Iran Sun World Travel Agency includes:
- Paying 40 USD and filling out Iran Visa Application Form presented in this site;
- Confirmation of Iran Sun World Travel Agency;
- Reviewing the application by Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
- Iran Sun World Travel Agency Sends you the results and Iran visa code by Email in 7 days (usually 3 to 4 days);
- Referring to the nearest Iran consulate to pay for and collect your Iran Visa.
Note: the duration on which the code is issued depends upon your nationality and on the consulate where you have applied.
Iran Visa for American/British/Canadian travelers
Can US. citizens travel to Iran?
American, British and Canadian people can apply for Iran Visa before coming to Iran and visit Iran only within Iranian guided tours. They should find an Iranian travel agency and ask it to help them get their Iran visa code. They should send the necessary requirements i.e. their Iran passport image, a personal photo, their personal and work resume as well as filling out the Iran visa application form presented on this site.
After receiving the necessary documents, Iran Sun World travel agency will apply for their visa authorization code. Iran visa authorization number will be sent to them by Iran Sun World. The process may take a month to be completed. The tourists can go to any city in any country that has the Iranian embassy to collect their visas.
Therefore, getting Iran Visa for US citizens may be a little more time consuming than the other countries. The tour schedule and name of all their hotels in Iran and the exact time of arrival and departure should be determined. They should also stay in Iran during their journey along with their tour guide approved by the Iran Cultural Heritage Organization. We can help you as a qualified travel agency through this process and get Visa Code for you in a safe way with no problem and more ease. Fill free to contact us.
Iran Visa on Arrival
Different types of Iran Visa:
List of Iranian Consulates
Iran Visa Application Form
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