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Visa - Passport |
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Passport
Required? |
Visa
Required? |
Return
Ticket Required? |
| Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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British |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Canadian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Japanese
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Other EU |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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USA |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Restricted
Entry
Nationals of Iran or holders of passports that contain a visa
for Israel (either expired or valid) will be denied
entry under all circumstances. Women judged to be dressed improperly
will also be denied entry.
Passports
A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay is required by
all.
Visa
Visas are required by all apart from the nationals listed below:
 Nationals
of Turkey for stays of up to 3 months.
Transit passengers who continue their trip within 12 hours provided
they are holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving
the airport. Transit passengers who continue their trip within 48
hours (under the above conditions) can acquire a transit visa on
arrival against a fee of US $40, or within 72 hours for US $30.
Nationals
of Malaysia and Singapore may
obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge, for stays of up to 2 weeks.
The cost of different types
of visa
Tourist / Business / Pilgrimage
- single entry : £61
Tourist /
Business / Pilgrimage - double entry : £68
Business - multiple entry (3 months) : £79
Business - multiple entry (6 months) : £90
Business - multiple entry (12 months) :
£90
Transit : £61.
The above prices are for United Kingdom nationals, fees vary according
to nationality of applicant.
Conversions
for the cost of visas:
£ 10 : US $18
£ 20 : US $36
£ 30 : US $55
£ 40 : US
$73
£ 50 : US $91
£ 60 : US $109
£
70 : US $127
£ 80 : US $146
£ 90 : US $164
£ 100 : US $182
£ 110 : US $200
£
120 : US $218
£ 130 : US $236
£ 140 : US $255
£ 150 : US $273
Validity
Tourist, Business and Pilgrimage visas are issued for stays of up
to 1 month and are valid for 3 months from date of authorisation.
Transit visas are valid for 5 days. Applications for renewal or
extension should be made to the Iranian Embassy.
Application
to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy), please see Addresses
- Contact section.
Application
requirements
A Visitor must have:
A valid passport with a minimum of 2 blank pages to affix visa.
2 application forms
2 passport size photos (women should be photographed wearing the
hejab, Islamic head dress)
A self addressed registered delivery envelope (for postal applications)
A proof of fee payment (payable by postal order or banker’s
draft to the ‘Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’,
or by direct at Melli Bank plc, 98A Kensington High Street, London
W8 4SG, United Kingdom, or by credit card, form to be filled in
and sent with application).
A visitor on a Pilgrimage must have:
A valid passport with a minimum of 2 blank pages to affix visa.
2 application forms
2 passport size photos (women should be photographed wearing the
hejab, Islamic head dress)
A self addressed registered delivery envelope (for postal applications)
A proof of fee payment (payable by postal order or banker’s
draft to the ‘Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’,
or by direct at Melli Bank plc, 98A Kensington High Street, London
W8 4SG, United Kingdom, or by credit card, form to be filled in
and sent with application).
A letter of introduction signed by the Head of an Islamic Centre.
A visitor on Business must have:
A valid passport with a minimum of 2 blank pages to affix visa.
2 application forms
2 passport size photos (women should be photographed wearing the
hejab, Islamic head dress)
A self addressed registered delivery envelope (for postal applications)
A proof of fee payment (payable by postal order or banker’s
draft to the ‘Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’,
or by direct at Melli Bank plc, 98A Kensington High Street, London
W8 4SG, United Kingdom, or by credit card, form to be filled
in and sent with application).
A letter of invitation from the sponsoring company in Iran, authorised
and given a reference number by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. The applicant should allow 5 working days before
contacting the appropriate Embassy / Consulate with this reference
number.
Working days required
A minimum of 4 weeks. A pilgrimage
visa may only take 2 weeks to process.
Temporary residence
All visitors wishing to stay for more than 3 months must obtain
a residence permit. Application must be made within 8 days of arrival
to Police Headquarters or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran. |
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