iran visa requirements
A tourist visa is issued for foreign nationals who are interested in travelling to Iran, visit tourist sites and attraction 0r friends/relatives. This visa cannot be used for long-term stays 0r residence, and can be applied for, through the consulates and the consular sectionsof the embassies of IRI outside of Iran.
Requirements and regulations:1. Presence of applicant, and submission of their original passport of the applicant. (The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application, & contain a minimum of two blank pages void of any stamps.)2. Filling out and signing 2 copies of the respective visa application form.3. The form should be well legible and void of scribbles and scrawls.4. In case the applicant is willing to also apply for his 0r her spouse and children as companions in the passport, s/he must fully include their accurate personal details in the application form.5. The personal details of the spouse and children (under 18) who will accompany the traveler must be inscribed in the applicants passport in advance.6. 2 6x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, without a hat, glasses 0r neck scarves), for the applicant and each of his/her family members accompanying him/her.7. The application fees for individuals of American, British, and Canadian nationality will be expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, and are not reimbursable in the event of their visas being rejected.8. Visa application Fees for German nationals are also expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, however in the event of their visas being rejected, a half of the fees will be reimbursable.9. The Original copy as well as a photocopy of the individuals chinese residence permit card10. A copy of passports page/s in which the personal details are shown11. The Original and a photocopy of Insurance card.Explanations:a. The government of IRI reserves its rights regarding the issuance of visa 0r otherwise, for the foreign national applicants as well as demanding of documents and other records relevant to the process.b. After having received and reviewed the full set of documents and papers, the consular officer will notify the applicant about the receipt and indicate the date and time for the applicant to come back for further proceedings of the application process.c. Upon the receipt of the visa, the applicant should carefully examine correctness of the details inscribed on the document, regarding the nature of stay, dates and so on, and contact the consular officer in case of any mistakes having occurred in the visa issued for the individual.d. The holder of visa should carefully observe the exact dates stipulated in his/her visa, and ensure that the arrival and departure to and from the country fully corresponds to the dates figured in the visa.e. A stay any longer than the period stated in applicants issued visa, is illegal according to the laws of the IRI.f. In the event that the applicant intends to prolong his/her visit to the IRI, regardless of the basis, s/he is required to refer to the Department of Foreign Nationals affairs of the IRI and to request an extension of their permitted stay as indicated in their visa.
Requirements and regulations:
1. Presence of applicant, and submission of their original passport of the applicant. (The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application, & contain a minimum of two blank pages void of any stamps.)
2. Filling out and signing 2 copies of the respective visa application form.
3. The form should be well legible and void of scribbles and scrawls.
4. In case the applicant is willing to also apply for his 0r her spouse and children as companions in the passport, s/he must fully include their accurate personal details in the application form.
5. The personal details of the spouse and children (under 18) who will accompany the traveler must be inscribed in the applicants passport in advance.
6. 2 6x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, without a hat, glasses 0r neck scarves), for the applicant and each of his/her family members accompanying him/her.
7. The application fees for individuals of American, British, and Canadian nationality will be expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, and are not reimbursable in the event of their visas being rejected.
8. Visa application Fees for German nationals are also expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, however in the event of their visas being rejected, a half of the fees will be reimbursable.
9. The Original copy as well as a photocopy of the individuals chinese residence permit card
10. A copy of passports page/s in which the personal details are shown
11. The Original and a photocopy of Insurance card.
Explanations:
a. The government of IRI reserves its rights regarding the issuance of visa 0r otherwise, for the foreign national applicants as well as demanding of documents and other records relevant to the process.
b. After having received and reviewed the full set of documents and papers, the consular officer will notify the applicant about the receipt and indicate the date and time for the applicant to come back for further proceedings of the application process.
c. Upon the receipt of the visa, the applicant should carefully examine correctness of the details inscribed on the document, regarding the nature of stay, dates and so on, and contact the consular officer in case of any mistakes having occurred in the visa issued for the individual.
d. The holder of visa should carefully observe the exact dates stipulated in his/her visa, and ensure that the arrival and departure to and from the country fully corresponds to the dates figured in the visa.
e. A stay any longer than the period stated in applicants issued visa, is illegal according to the laws of the IRI.
f. In the event that the applicant intends to prolong his/her visit to the IRI, regardless of the basis, s/he is required to refer to the Department of Foreign Nationals affairs of the IRI and to request an extension of their permitted stay as indicated in their visa.
Business/Conference Visas
The Business/Conference visa applies to foreign nationals who wish to travel to Iran on official business, trade negotiations, participation in seminars/conferences (economic, cultural, etc.), work related issues, 0r for sports activities. Applying for this visa can be done through consulates and the consular sections of all Embassies of the IRI.
Requirements and regulations:
a) applying without an invitation letter
1. Presence of the visa applicant and submitting the original passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of application, & contains a minimum of two blank pages void of any stamps.
2. Filling out and signing 2 copies of the respective visa application form.
3. Application forms must be well legible and not contain any scribbles and scrawls.
4. In case the applicant is willing to also apply for his 0r her spouse and children as companions in the passport, s/he must fully include their accurate personal details in the application form.
5. The personal details and identification photos of the spouse and children (under 18) who will accompany the traveler must be inscribed in the applicants passport in advance.
6. 2 6x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, without a hat, glasses 0r neck scarves), for the applicant and each of his/her family members accompanying him/her.
7. Submitting the original recommendation letter issued by the respective sponsoring company in Iran.
8. The application fees for individuals of American, British, and Canadian nationality will be expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, and are not reimbursable in the event of their visas being rejected.
9. Visa application Fees for German nationals are also expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, however in the event of their visas being rejected, a half of the fees will be reimbursable.
10. The Original copy as well as a photocopy of the individuals Chinese residence permit card
11. A copy of passports page/s in which the personal details are shown
12. The Original and a photocopy of Insurance card.
Explanations:
a. The government of IRI reserves its rights regarding the issuance of visa 0r otherwise, for the foreign national applicants as well as demanding of documents and other records relevant to the process.
b. After having received and reviewed the full set of documents and papers, the consular officer will notify the applicant about the receipt and indicate the date and time for the applicant to come back for further proceedings of the application process.
c. Upon the receipt of the visa, the applicant should carefully examine correctness of the details inscribed on the document, regarding the nature of stay, dates and so on, and contact the consular officer in case of any mistakes having occurred in the visa prepared for the individual.
d. The holder of visa should carefully observe the exact dates stipulated in his/her visa, and ensure that the arrival and departure to and from the country fully corresponds to the dates figured in the visa.
e. A stay any longer than the period stated in applicants issued visa, is illegal according to the laws of the IRI.
f. In the event that the applicant intends to prolong his/her visit to the IRI , regardless of the basis, s/he is required to refer to the Department of Foreign Nationals affairs of the IRI and to request an extension of their permitted stay as indicated in their visa.
g. Subsequent to entering the territory of the IRI, the holder of the visa is obligated to abide by its laws and regulations.
b) Applying with an invitation letter
In case the inviting Iranian host companies and organizations is willing to request an invitation for a foreign national invitee to travel to the IRI, they must proceed according to the following procedure. It is noteworthy that careful observation of these steps will save you the hassle of unnecessary and often time consuming visits to various offices and organizations.
Required documents:
1. A copy of Form no.1 filled out by the host company/organization.(NB: This document must include the signature and stamp of the respective company/organizations CEO 0r another staff of equal authority in the facility, as well as the date and reference number by organization.)
2. A copy of Form no.2 filled out by the same host company/organization and in a manner identical to form no.1 as explained above. (using the same date and ref no.)
3. Photocopy of the notice of the organization/companys foundation as printed in a formal newspaper, 0r a Business Card.
How to apply
a. Having filled out Form no.1, the host company 0r organization should then attach this document to either a photocopy of the newspaper notice, 0r the business card to a formal letter requesting for visa issuance, and fax them to an to embassy/consulate/Interests Section of the IRI in the relevant country.
b. The host company/organization should then transfer the filled out Form no.2 via fax 0r the World Wide Web to the foreign counterpart (the invitee).
c. Having collected Form no.2, and made the appropriate correspondence and in-advance arrangements, the invitee should include, on top of the Form, the rest of the documents described in section 4/1(Applying without an invitation letter), and refer to any embassy/consulate/Interests Section of the IRI in the relevant country.
PLEASE NOTE:
Both Forms no.1 & no.2 as well as the visa requisition letter must all contain identical dates and reference numbers.
Explanations
a. The government of IRI reserves its rights regarding the issuance of visa 0r otherwise, for the foreign national applicants as well as demanding of documents and other records relevant to the process.
b. After having received and reviewed the full set of documents and papers, the consular officer will notify the applicant about the receipt and indicate the date and time for the applicant to come back for further proceedings of the application process.
c. Upon the receipt of the visa, the applicant should carefully examine correctness of the details inscribed on the document, regarding the nature of stay, dates and so on, and contact the consular officer in case of any mistakes having occurred in the visa prepared for the individual.
d. The holder of visa should carefully observe the exact dates stipulated in his/her visa, and ensure that the arrival and departure to and from the country fully corresponds to the dates figured in the visa.
e. A stay any longer than the period stated in applicants issued visa, is illegal according to the laws of the IRI.
f. In the event that the applicant intends to prolong his/her visit to the IRI , regardless of the basis, s/he is required to refer to the Department of Foreign Nationals affairs of the IRI and to request an extension of their permitted stay as indicated in their visa.
g. Subsequent to entering the territory of the IRI, the holder of the visa is obligated to abide by its laws and regulations.
Press Visa
Description: Press Visas are issued exclusively for journalists and news casters, upon the submission of a written request from the manager of the respective news agency/company.
Requirements and regulations:
All the procedures relevant to applying for the Press Visa are identical to those described for the regular Entry Visa.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications for this type of visa are only possible through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the IRI, at the Department of Passports and Visas.
Airport Entry 0r Transit Visa for two Weeks
Description: Foreign nationals may want to make a transit stop in International airports in the IRI, in order to catch another connecting flight to their final destination. In this case, the individuals are expected to obtain an Airport Entry/Transit Visa. This can be done through consulates and the consular sections of all Embassies of the IRI.
Requirements and regulations:
1. The Original passport of the applicant. (The applicants passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application, & contain a minimum of two blank pages void of any stamps.)
2. Filling out and signing the respective visa application form.
3. Application forms must be well legible and not contain any scribbles and scrawls.
4. In case the applicant is willing to also apply for his 0r her spouse and children as companions in the passport, s/he must fully include their accurate personal details in the application form.
5. The personal details of the spouse and children (under 18) who will accompany the traveler must be inscribed in the applicants passport in advance.
6. 2 6x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, without a hat, glasses 0r neck scarves), for the applicant and each of his/her family members accompanying him/her.
7. A confirmed and valid air ticket for flying to the tertiary destination. (Only if flying by air is the selected means of transport)
8. The application fees for individuals of American, British, and Canadian nationality will be expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, and are not reimbursable in the event of their visas being rejected.
9. Visa application Fees for German nationals are also expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, however in the event of their visas being rejected, a half of the fees will be reimbursable.
10. The Original copy as well as a photocopy of the individuals Chinese residence permit card
11. A copy of passports page/s in which the personal details are shown
12. The Original and a photocopy of Insurance card.
Explanations:
a. The government of IRI reserves its rights regarding the issuance of visa 0r otherwise, for the foreign national applicants as well as demanding of documents and other records relevant to the process.
b. After having received and reviewed the full set of documents and papers, the consular officer will notify the applicant about the receipt and indicate the date and time for the applicant to come back for further proceedings of the application process.
c. Upon the receipt of the visa, the applicant should carefully examine correctness of the details inscribed on the document, regarding the nature of stay, dates and so on, and contact the consular officer in case of any mistakes having occurred in the visa prepared for the individual.
d. The holder of visa should carefully observe the exact dates stipulated in his/her visa, and ensure that the arrival and departure to and from the country fully corresponds to the dates figured in the visa.
e. A stay any longer than the period stated in applicants issued visa, is illegal according to the laws of the IRI.
f. In the event that the applicant intends to prolong his/her visit to the IRI, regardless of the basis, s/he is required to refer to the Department of Foreign Nationals affairs of the IRI and to request an extension of their permitted stay as indicated in their visa.
g. Subsequent to entering the territory of the IRI, the holder of the visa is obligated to abide by its laws and regulations.
Pilgrimage Visa
Description: Foreign nationals, who intend to visit holy sacred destinations in the IRI, must apply for obtaining a pilgrimage visa, through the consulates and the consular sectionsof the embassies of IRI outside of Iran.
Requirements
1. Presence of the visa applicant and submitting the original passport that is valid for >at least 6 months from the date of application, & contains a minimum of two blank pages void of any stamps.
2. Filling out and signing 2 copies of the respective visa application form.
3. Application forms must be well legible and not contain any scribbles and scrawls.
4. In case the applicant is willing to also apply for his 0r her spouse and children as companions in the passport, s/he must fully include their accurate personal details in the application form.
5. The personal details of the spouse and children (under 18) who will accompany the traveler must be inscribed in the applicants passport in advance.
6. 2 6x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, without a hat, glasses 0r neck scarves), for the applicant and each of his/her family members accompanying him/her.
7. The original receipt of the monetary transfer for the visa to the bank account of consulate.
8. The application fees for individuals of American, British, and Canadian nationality will be expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, and are not reimbursable in the event of their visas being rejected.
9. Visa application Fees for German nationals are also expected at the time of submitting the form and required documents for the visa application, however in the event of their visas being rejected, a half of the fees will be reimbursable.
10. The Original copy as well as a photocopy of the individuals Chinese residence permit card
11. A copy of passports page/s in which the personal details are shown
12. The Original and a photocopy of Insurance card.
Explanations:
a. The government of IRI reserves its rights regarding the issuance of visa 0r otherwise, for the foreign national applicants as well as demanding of documents and other records relevant to the process.
b. After having received and reviewed the full set of documents and papers, the consular officer will notify the applicant about the receipt and indicate the date and time for the applicant to come back for further proceedings of the application process.
c. Upon the receipt of the visa, the applicant should carefully examine correctness of the details inscribed on the document, regarding the nature of stay, dates and so on, and contact the consular officer in case of any mistakes having occurred in the visa prepared for the individual.
d. The holder of visa should carefully observe the exact dates stipulated in his/her visa, and ensure that the arrival and departure to and from the country fully corresponds to the dates figured in the visa.
e. A stay any longer than the period stated in applicants issued visa, is illegal according to the laws of the IRI.
f. In the event that the applicant intends to prolong his/her visit to the IRI , regardless of the basis, s/he is required to refer to the Department of Foreign Nationals affairs of the IRI and to request an extension of their permitted stay as indicated in their visa.
g. Subsequent to entering the territory of the IRI, the holder of the visa is obligated to abide by its laws and regulations.
Multiple Entry Visa
All the procedures relevant to applying for the Multiple Entry Visa are identical to those described for the regular entry visa, however the only difference with this visa is that the holder of this type of visa is entitled to multiple visits to and stays in the IRI within the particular time frame stipulated in his/her visa.
PLEASE NOTE:
Requests for this type of visa are exclusively possible through the Department of Passports and Visas of the MFA of the IRI.
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