Iran (Islamic Republic Of) Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Return Ticket Required?
British No
Australian No
Canadian No
USA No
Other EU No

Passports

Passport valid for six months beyond stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Passport must also contain two blank pages

Passport Note

Nationals of Israel or holders of passports containing a visa for Israel (either valid or expired) will be refused entry under all circumstances. Women judged to be dressed immodestly will be refused entry.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey within 12 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Transit passengers continuing their journey within 48 hours (under the above conditions) can obtain a transit visa on arrival against a fee of US$40, or within 72 hours for US$30.

Note: nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden may obtain a visa for touristic purposes only for a stay of seven days on arrival at the following airports: Isfahan, Mashad, Shiraz, Tabriz and Tehran (IKA and THR). A visa fee is applied.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
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Visa Note

Women over nine years old should wear a headscarf in their visa application photo in accordance with Islamic custom. There is a fine of £19 per day for those who overstay their visa

Types of Visa and Cost

Transit visa: £85, Tourist visa single entry: £95, Tourist visa double entry: £105, Multiple visa for six month: £125, Multiple visa for more than six month: £362. The above prices are for UK nationals; fees vary according to nationality of applicant.

Validity

Tourist, Business and Pilgrimage visas are issued for stays of up to one month and are valid for three months from date of authorisation. Transit visas are valid for five days. Applications for renewal or extension should be made to the Iranian Embassy.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses for details.

Working Days Required

A minimum of four weeks. A pilgrimage visa may only take two weeks to process.
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