Iran is a booming economy with golden financial opportunities that pull many investors to the jewel of the Middle-East. Given, out of the last eight years, Iran has had only a year and a half without any significant sanctions; but, still, many investors and big companies keep a close eye on Iran’s slow-growing economy to jump at the first opportunity. With flocks of investors itching for a shot in Iran, a big question comes into every business traveler’s mind; how and where to get Iran Business Visa? What about citizens of countries like Canada, India, or even Great Britain? In this piece, we will try to give you all the latest updates on Iran business visa and its requirements and any unique information about specific aspects of this type of visa.

In the 8 month period between March 21 and November 21, 2018, approximately 5.2 million tourists visited Iran, marking an increase in numbers compared to the 5.1 million tourists in the 12 months prior. People from all over the world are choosing Iran as their next travel destination; tourism in Iran is a growing industry, and with a weak Iranian Rial driving down prices for foreigners, it’s the perfect time to visit.

Since 2011 valid travel insurance has become a condition for obtaining a tourist visa for Iran.  This means all international tourists must have travel insurance to gain entry into Iran. Without a printout of your valid insurance certificate, you can’t collect your visa from the embassy or the visa office at the airport.