{"id":2860,"date":"2019-04-17T10:22:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T10:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iran.1stquest.com\/blog\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2020-01-26T07:47:18","modified_gmt":"2020-01-26T07:47:18","slug":"10-frequently-asked-questions-about-iran-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/10-frequently-asked-questions-about-iran-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Frequently Asked Questions about Iran Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Do you need a visa to travel to Iran?<\/h2>\n

Yes, you do need a visa to travel to Iran. If you are traveling to Iran from the U.S.A., U.K. or Canada, the visa process can be a bit time-consuming due to government regulations (but it shouldn\u2019t deter you from traveling to Iran).<\/p>\n

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You should allow for 60-90 days to obtain a visa before traveling. You\u2019ll need to provide additional supporting documentation when applying for the Iran visa<\/a>. Citizens of these countries are only allowed in Iran when on an organized tour. There are some nationals of certain countries that aren\u2019t required to obtain a visa when traveling to Iran. for more information check out this article: how to enter Iran without a visa<\/a>. Other citizens from specified countries can obtain an Iranian visa upon arrival (see below).<\/p>\n

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You need an Iran visa to travel to Iran<\/p><\/div>\n

2. How can I get a visa for visiting Iran?<\/h2>\n

To obtain an Iran tourist visa, you must first check to see what sort of visa Iran requests from your country of citizenship. If you are from the aforementioned countries, you do not need a visa. However, you can obtain an Iran visa on arrival<\/a> if you are from the following countries:
\n\u2022 Albania, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
\nA visa on arrival is valid for 30 days and it is issued at major international airports in Iran. You cannot obtain this visa on the land borders. Citizens from these countries still need to apply for an Iran visa in advance, which they\u2019ll then provide once in Iran (which can be obtained by filling out an Iran visa application form<\/a> through 1stquest).
\nU.S., UK, and Canadian citizens are issued after a two-step process that will differ depending on your nationality. Step 1 is booking the trip to Iran with a travel company and then submitting an application for the authorization code. The code for the Iran e visa<\/a> must be issued by Iran\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Step 2 is applying for your visa with a local Iranian embassy within 30 days of getting your authorization code. Some consulates may have different requirements, so check before submitting a visa application.
\nCountries whose nationals CANNOT apply for an Iran visa on arrival include:
\n\u2022 Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Iraq, Jordan, Nepal, Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

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3. What are the Iran visa requirements<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

Requirements for an Iran visa on arrival include:<\/p>\n