Iran Visa requirements for citizens of USA (American), UK, India [Updated: Dec, 2024]

Visa Types & Requirements

Visa is a permission for travel to Iran for a limited period of time, issued by Embassies and Consulates General of the Islamic Republic of Iran abroad, for foreign nationals after receiving the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Documents you will need to obtain your visa
- Passport with empty pages (must have more than 6 months of validity left)
- A standard application form from the embassy or consulate where you want to collect your visa
- Four passport sized photos (Many Iranian embassies require female travelers to provide visa photo with their hair covered under a scarf)
- Proof of medical travel insurance (including evacuation and repatriation coverage)
- Your Visa authorization Number
- Payment. Cost for the visa depends on nationality and sometimes needs to be made at a local bank
- Some embassies ask for 1 or 2 photocopies of your passport photo page
- Copy of your trip voucher and proof of onward travel from Iran

VISA Types:

Business Visa (Type A)

Business Visa will be issued to foreign nationals who are interested in having cooperation with Iranian companies. In this case an Iranian authorized company must be the host.

Tourist visa (Type B)

Tourist visa is issued to foreign nationals who are interested in travel to Iran individually or with a group for the purpose of visiting Iran or their relatives.

Transit visa (Type G)

A transit visa is issued for a limited period of time for foreigners who intend to pass through Iran to a third country.

Extra Required Documents:
Valid visa for third country
Confirmed air ticket for individuals who travel by air

Pilgrimage visa (Type C)

Pilgrimage visa is issued for foreign Muslim pilgrims for the purpose of visiting the sacred places in Iran. No Extra Required documents.

Entry or transit visa for drivers carrying cargo (Type G)

This visa will be issued for foreign drivers carrying cargo to Iran or other countries. In these cases, it is necessary to coordinate in advance with the Diplomatic Missions of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Extra Required Documents:
Possession of visa for the third country for drivers who carry cargo to destinations in other countries.

Work permit visa (Type F)

This visa will be issued to foreign nationals who intend to work in Iran. The Iranian host must obtain the work permit in advance from the concerned authorities. You have to ask Iran embassies for it.

Student visa (Type E)

Student visa is issued for foreign nationals who intend to study in the Islamic republic of Iran.

Extra Required Documents:
Acceptance from accredited educational center.

Press visa (Type H)

Press visa is issued for journalists and representatives of foreign media and press who intend to travel to Iran for purposes relating to their profession for a specific period. You have to ask Iran embassies for it.

Entry to free trade and Industrial Areas of Iran

This visa is issued for two-week stay at the ports of entry to Free Trade and industrial Areas of Iran (Kish Island, Qeshm Island and Chabahar Port), and may be extended up to six months at the request of authorities of these areas. No extra documents are required.

Note: Foreign nationals who intend to travel to other parts of the country, should submit their application to representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the area and the application will be reviewed and visa will be issued if approved, within 48 hour.