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Can I Obtain My Visa for Iran on Arrival?
What Types of Materials Support My Iran Visa Application?
How Do I Obtain My Visa for Iran?
What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Iran?
Do I Need a Visa for Iran?
Yes. US citizens must have a visa to travel to Iran. You will not be allowed to enter the country if you arrive without a valid visa, and some US citizens holding valid visas have still been denied entrance for no apparent reason. There is one exception to the visa requirement: US citizens traveling from Dubai to Kish Island are not required to have a visa. However, you should not attempt to enter mainland Iran from Kish Island without a visa. It can take up to six weeks to process a visa for Iran, so be sure to begin the process well before your planned departure date. In addition to the proper visa, it is also necessary to have a valid passport that will not expire for at least six months after your planned date of exit from Iran.
| Is A … | An Iran Entry Requirement? |
|---|---|
| Passport | Yes |
| Passport Validity | Minimum 6 months validity |
| Blank Passport Pages | One page for entry stamp |
| Tourist Visa | Yes (except for Kish Island) |
| Other Visa Types | See below |
Sources: Iranian Interests Section of the Embassy of Pakistan and U.S. State Department
Can I Obtain My Visa for Iran on Arrival?
No. Visas for Iran are not available on arrival. There have been reports in the Iranian press that tourists may obtain a seven day visa upon arrival at the airport in Tehran. However, this policy does not apply to US citizens, and visas can only be obtained through the Iranian Interests Section at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC.
What Types of Materials Support My Iran Visa Application?
To apply for an Iran visa, you will need:
- Valid Passport
- Passport Photos that meet the Iranian government’s requirements
- Invitation Letter
- Authorization Number
- Properly Completed Iran Visa Application Form
- Money Order
Confused by the document requirements for travel to Iran? Let the Iran visa experts help! Call for expert advice.
How Do I Obtain My Visa for Iran?
Call ! Our travel document experts handle all details of the Iran visa application on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Iranian Interests Section at the Embassy of Pakistan. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.
What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Iran?
Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Iran. If your passport is about to expire, let us help you get a new one on an expedited basis. Passport Health Passports and Visas can get you a new passport in as little time as 1-3 business days.
You will face a variety of health and security risks in Iran, so be sure you are prepared before you go. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, destination-specific health advice, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Iran.
