Tourist Visa (single or multiple entry)
A tourist visa is required by foreign nationals who wish to travel to Iran for
sightseeing purposes or to visit their friends and family. The maximum duration
of stay for a tourist visa is 30 days.
Entry Visa (single, double or multiple entry)
An ‘entry’ visa is effectively a ‘business’ visa. It is required by foreign
nationals who wish to travel to Iran for economic, commercial, cultural or
industrial purposes. It is also required by those attending economic or
cultural conferences or those participating in sporting events. The authorized
duration of stay is usually up to 30 days. Commercial visitors must obtain an
invitation letter from the company/organization they intend to visit.
Press Visa
A press visa is required by foreign journalists who wish to travel to Iran on
business. Applications for press visas must be made to the dedicated
Press Section of the embassy.
Transit Visa
A transit visa is required by foreign nationals who intend to pass through Iran
on their way to a third country.
Work Permit Visa
A work permit visa is required by all foreign nationals who intend to work in
Iran. The company you are going to work for must obtain your work permit before
you can apply for a work permit visa.
Pilgrimage Visa
A pilgrimage visa is required by foreign Muslim pilgrims who wish to visit the
sacred sights and shrines of Iran.
Student Visa
A student visa is required by all foreign nationals who intend to study in
Iran.
Diplomatic and Service Visa
A diplomatic and service visa is required by holders of diplomatic and service
passports who intend to travel to Iran, either to undertake an official visit
at Iran’s invitation, or to work in a diplomatic or consular mission.
All foreign visitors require a visa to enter Iran except citizens of
the following countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia and Turkey. Citizens of these
countries can stay for up to 3 months without a visa.
All nationalities are very welcome to visit Iran. The only exception is
citizens of Israel. Due to the current political climate, Israeli citizens will
be refused entry under all circumstances.
