Get a Iran Visa

Visa Application Requirements for an Iran Tourist Visa

1. Pre-Approval Process

   Obtaining a tourist visa to Iran requires pre-approval from the Foreign Ministry in Tehran. Your tour company or travel agency must first request a visa from the Foreign Ministry on your behalf. Once approved, the Foreign Ministry will then provide your tour company or travel agency and the embassy in the U.S. with a visa authorization number that corresponds to your application. You can then apply for a tourist visa once the visa authorization number has been received.

2. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact VisaCentral at 877-535-0688 for further details.

3. Photographs

   You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be two inches by two inches
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

4. Visa Application Form

   The Consulate of Iran has instituted a web-based visa application form. Please log onto the consular website to download the visa application form. Details can be found at https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/applyrequest/. Choose the appropriate visa type for which you are applying and fill in all application fields. The completed application must be printed and submitted with all other application documents.

5. VisaCentral Order Form

   You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form.

6. Urgent Applications

   If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, VisaCentral can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A VisaCentral expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://visacentral.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.

7. U.S. Embassy Registration (Recommended)

   The U.S. State Department recommends U.S. citizens register with the U.S. Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. Feel more secure about your international travels by having VisaCentral register your trip with the U.S. Department of State. Registration notifies the U.S. Embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the State Department travel advisory and warnings program. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.