According to the regulations of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), different types of visas are issued based on your purpose of the trip; including Entry visa, Tourist visa, Pilgrimage visa, Diplomatic visa, Service visa, Education visa, Temporary Work visa, Transit visa, Media visa, Investment visa, Marital visa, Medical visa.

Please consider that Derak Shiraz Tour & Travel Agency will assist you through all the steps for obtaining the tourist visa and medical visa.

B – Tourist Visa: Visa for Foreign citizens who intend to travel to Iran for tourist purposes.

T – Medical Visa: Visa for foreign citizens who wish to travel to Iran for medical purposes and have already received an approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers.

Iran Tourist Visa

Tourist visas are issued for foreign nationals who are interested to travel to Iran individually or with a group for the purpose of visiting Iran, or their friends and relatives. This visa is issued for a maximum stay of 30 days as single entry, and can be extended in Iran. The validity of the visa is 3 months. It means that entrance and departure should be within this period.

There are different ways to apply and get your visa based on the regulations announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Some nationalities can enter Iran without receiving a visa, i.e. citizens of Visa-free countries. please check the following link to see if your nationality is included or not: https://iranderaktravel.com/iran-has-lifted-visa-rules-for-28-countries-since-february-5/

Other nationalities need to apply for  visa before their trip, receive a visa application reference number and get their visa at specific airports of Iran or the embassy of their own country. Just a few special nationalities must apply through an accredited travel agency and have a guided tour.

Visa-free countries

Based on mutual agreement within the framework of international rules and regulations, citizens of some countries are exempt from applying for a visa to enter Iran. They include the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Georgia, Armenia, Venezuela, Egypt, Malaysia and China.

Moreover, starting February 5, 2024, Iran has lifted visa rules for 28 countries including  Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia, Tanzania, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus and India. Please consider that Indian nationals can just enter international airports of Iran without a visa, it means by airplane. They must obtain visas for entering through land borders.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

After the Pandemic, Iran government has decided to lift visa on arrival. Visa on arrival or Iran VOA simply means that you don’t need to get Iran Visa before your trip, you can get your visa on arrival at the airport and pay a visa stamp fee in cash.

Visa stamp fee will be as follows:

• This chart is based on the last information that we have provided. So, it may differ.

• MFA determines visa stamp fee based on each nationality (the passport with which you travel to Iran) and also the consulate or embassy through which you are getting your visa stamp. That is a governmental fee.

• Plеаѕе keep in mind that non-Iranian credit cards are not ассерtеd in Iran. You nееd to рау this fee only in саѕh and іn EURO.

Visa Process

Since Visa on arrival is not available, passengers must apply to get the authorization code before arriving. Every citizen of these countries will have two options; applying through a valid travel agency like Derak Shiraz Tour & Travel Agency or applying on his own through MFA website.

The first procedure will help you to receive your authorization code within 5-10 business days, depending on your nationality. Then you can collect your visa at an Iranian embassy of your country or easily by your arrival in one of the Iranian International airport. It will be much easier and safer, and you’ll experience stress-free travel to Iran.

The second procedure, you need to apply for Iran visa authorization code through https://evisa.mfa.ir/en/  

Arriving in Iran international airports, you need to pay visa fee in cash and get your visa and officially start your trip.

Consider that as for foreign nationals, visa stickers are not attached to their passports, nor are their passports stamped for entry and exit. 

• Almost all of the main airports and also one port in Iran issue visas on arrival, so you can get your visa in international airports of Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz, Mashhad, Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Urmia, Kerman, Ahvaz, Kish Island, Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas (Shahid Bahonar) Port.

Visa process for USA, Canadian , British and Irish citizens

For the special countries of the USA, Britain, Canada and Ireland the process of Iran Visa collection is a bit different. These citizens can not apply for visa on arrival, the procedure takes 1-2 months; so it’s better to apply 2-3 months ahead to have sufficient time for defining the trip itinerary, accommodation, guide and other factors. These nationalities should have a guided tour which is arranged by an accredited travel agency, unless they apply directly through their host in Iran.

A brief and well-explained educational and professional C.V is required as well for USA, Canadian and British passport holders.

American and Canadian passport holders can collect their visa from Iranian Interest section in Washington. British Passport holders are able to collect from Iranian embassy in London. In the case that you are living in another country rather than your home land, collecting a visa from any Iranian embassy is possible.

All nationalities including American, Canadian, British and Irish citizens can travel to Iran Free Zone without visa for 14 days.

Iran Medical Visa

As a foreign citizen who wishes to travel to Iran for medical or cosmetic purposes and have already received an approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers, you can apply for a medical visa. Derak Shiraz Tour & Travel Agency as a medical tourism facilitator will help you through all the steps to obtain your Medical visa and to complete your treatment successfully.

Medical Visa or Tourist visa?!

Although it is illegal to receive treatment services by having a tourist visa, this is still possible and some foreign citizens choose tourist visas for medical or cosmetic purposes. However, most foreigners are not aware of the medical visa’s benefits. The stamp fee of Iran Medical visa is about 50% less than Iran Tourist Visa, it will be issued in a shorter period of time, and it also includes an attendant visa.

List of Iran’s Visa Free Zones

You can travel to the following destinations without any Iran visa and stay there for fourteen day:

• Kish Trade Industrial Free Zone

• Qeshm Trade Industrial Free Zone

• Chabahar Trade Industrial Free Zone

• Aras Trade Industrial Free Zone

• Anzali Trade Industrial Free Zone

• Arvand Trade Industrial Free Zone

• Maku Trade-Industrial Free Zone

How to apply for an Iran Visa?

fill the application form and we’ll contact you.

Please consider that obtaining the Iran Visa consists of two costs: The money that you pay to Derak Shiraz Tour & Travel Agency, and the stamp fee which varies depending on your nationality and your visa type which is a governmental fee.

Applying for an Iran Tourist visa will cost 15€, and applying for Iran Medical visa will cost 45€. Note that what you pay to Derak Shiraz Tour & Travel Agency is just our service fee to apply for your visa authorization code, however it will be free if you choose a full package including accommodation, driver and guide.