All countries, except citizens of Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Georgia, Armenia, Venezuela, Egypt, Malaysia, and China, need permits to enter Iran. They must apply for an Iran visa. They can travel to this country after obtaining permission to travel to Iran.

You can apply for all Iranian nonimmigrant visas online. Citizens of some countries must apply for an Iran visa in person.

Tourist Visa Fees to Iran are about €99, including €80 for the consular fee and €99 for the Service fee. For The US, British, Canadian and South Ireland tourist visa fees to Iran are €179. It includes €99 for the consular fee and €80 for the Service fee.

The arrival visa fee for most countries is €49. But for a few countries, it’s up to 150 Euros.

Most foreign citizens need a visa to enter Iran. However, getting an Iran visa is very easy and possible. Under normal conditions, the visa process lasts for ten working days. And if necessary, you must have an interview. For The US, British, Canadian and South Ireland citizens, this process is a bit longer. Immigration officers reviewing the files of all foreign citizens faster than before.

Iran is a very safe country and does not pose any danger to tourists or Iranian citizens. Therefore you can travel to this historic and stunning land whenever you want.

Under normal conditions, the Iran visa process lasts for ten working days. And if necessary, you must have an interview. For US and Canadian citizens, this process is a bit longer, but in recent years, immigration officers reviewing the files of all foreign citizens faster than before

Except for the nationalities mentioned below, the rest countries are eligible to apply for an Iran visa upon arrival at all international airports.

• Travellers from below countries will not be able to have visa on arrival.
• US, UK, Israel, Canada, Colombia, Somalia, Bangladesh, Jordan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

• Travellers who had a rejection for Iran visas FROM THE EMBASSY previously 
• Journalists and reporters on mission 
• Iranian nationals holding other nationality passports  
• Iran visa on arrival is for tourist purposes only (ordinary passport). Diplomatic or official passports cannot apply for this type of Iran visa.

An Iran tourist visa takes between 15 and 30 days, depending on the request time. And you can extend it for another 15 or 30 days at an immigration office around the country. Tourists have 90 days from the time of visa issuance to enter Iran.

The US, Canadian, British, and Ireland citizens can not enter Iran independently. These citizens must travel to Iran with a guide approved by the Iranian government. Also, Israeli citizens can not enter Iran.

After entering Iran’s territory, you can reach the officers, who usually stand outside passport checking stations. He will ask your nationality and if you already have the visa or want to get a VOA. In the case of VOA, you must fill up an application form and your visa fee receipt. You must pay at the cashier in Dollars or Euros in cash. Then, you must deliver your passport, application form, and visa payment to the visa officer and wait for your turn. They will call your name and give your passport back to you with your visa. On the other hand, they would ask you some additional questions before handing it over. The whole process may take 20 Minutes to 1 hour (in rare cases two-three hours). You must pay the visa stamp fee at the bank counter near the visa office.

• A valid passport with at least six months of validity.
• Two passport-size pictures. For women, the picture should be with Hijab.
• Visa fee in cash, which is payable to the Iran Visa & Passport Office at the airport. 
• A confirmed return ticket. 
• Travel/medical insurance that covers you in Iran.
• An invitation letter or hotel reservation voucher
• Prove your fund ability for your trip.