IRAN VISA NEWS UPDATE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that all travel bans have been removed. As a result, travellers can now apply for an Iran visa in order to visit the country! Learn more about the newest travel requirements and restrictions in Iran by reading Artin Travel’s Iran visa news.

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The Iran visa Australia process can get a little intimidating, and naturally you may (will definitely) have questions about obtaining your visa as an Australian passport holder. Questions like:

How long will it take to get my Iran visa? How much is Iran visa fee for Australians? Is getting an Iran visa, Australia possible during the COVID outbreak?

I you feel more comfortable to ask all your questions instantly, we are here to help you. However, reading this article will make you find out all of them. You will soon learn about:

• How to get your Iran Visa as an Australian?
• The necessary documents
• VOA for Australians
• Iran visa fees for Australians
• What Iran visa type Fits you
• The possibility of getting an Iran visa during the COVID outbreak
• FAQ

Australian citizens can obtain their Iran visa in 3 different ways. Australian passport holders don’t have to get their Iran visa in advance and can easily obtain their visa upon arrival. However, you can always get your Iran visa from the Iranian embassy in Canberra. To save time and skip all the paperwork you can apply for your Iran visa through an accredited travel agency and get your visa in less than 72 hours. By reading our “Iran visa Australia guide” you will learn details of Iran visa fee for Australians + the necessary documents + step by step applying guide.

How to get your Iran Visa as an Australian passport holder?

Step 1: You will need to have the necessary documents to get your visa. You will find the list in this article.

• Your passport needs to be valid for as long as six months after your date of entry. This may seem like an inconvenience at first; this 6-months validity rule will come to your help in case of any emergencies.
• If you are a dual-citizen of Australia, and Iran is your birth country, you will need to carry an Iranian passport with you. This way, you simply won’t need a visa anymore! Respectively, any additional or security questions about the purpose of your stay as well as the need to extend your Iran Visa Australia is eliminated.

Step 2: After submitting your information and filling out your visa form, you will need to verify your e-mail address. If you do not get a verification code or, do not verify your e-mail by three days; your visa request form will be expired.

• After successfully verifying your e-mail address, you will receive a barcode and a tracking code. Using this, you can track your application status during the time of your wait.
• You will usually have to wait for 7 -10 business days to get the results of your Iran visa application by e-mail.

Step 3: at this stage of the Iran visa process your form will either be rejected by the MFA, or it will be approved and a VISA AUTHORIZATION CODE (Visa Grant Notification letter) is going to be sent to you by e-mail. This means that your Iran E-visa is almost ready!

Note: Before continuing to the next step, you will need to decide where exactly you want to collect your visa from, as you will have to answer this question when completing the online Iran visa Australia application form. If you wish to collect your visa from the Iranian embassy in Australia, then you have to send your documents directly to the embassy. Be sure to check the latest regulations on the official website of the Iran consulate in Canberra.

 If you choose to keep your VISA AUTHORIZATION LETTER until your flight lands in Iran, you will have to go through the Visa On Arrival process (VOA). Keep in mind that going through this process is only possible for TOURISTS.

Iran Visa On Arrival for Australians (VOA for Australians)

After receiving your Visa Grant Notice, you can buy your flight ticket to Iran with your mind at ease. After arriving at the airport, you can easily find the visa on arrival desk and hand in your documents:

• Your Iran visa application form
• Your place of residence info (either an invitation form from a native Iranian, or your hotel documents)
• A hard copy of your VISA AUTHORIZATION LETTER
• Your passport (for identification purposes)
• Visa fee

You will also be asked to pay the Iran visa fee for Australians at the very same counter. After that, a stamped, hard copy visa will be handed to you and you can be on your way to finding your hotel or just hit the road by the car rented at Artin travel!

If you are among those who value their time, and the efficiency of their visa application process you can forgo the hassles of applying for your Iran visa yourself and let us do it for you: in only 3 days!

• Your waiting time will be cut down to less than half from 2 weeks to 3 days!
• Your chances of rejection will be lowered by 20 percent because a legalized and credible agency inside Iran is carrying out your Visa process.
• You can avoid costly mistakes that can lead to your visa refusal due to poor documentation.

The necessary documents to get your visa 

In order to get your visa, you need to have certain documents at hand. Most of the information you need to fill out your visa application form is personal information and facts about yourself. Aside from that, these are the documents you need to provide if you want to get your Iran visa for Australians successfully. The list includes:

1. A scanned copy of the first page of your passport
2. A passport-sized photo (learn about Iran visa photography specifications here)
3. All travelers arriving in Iran by air must hold a valid health certificate to enter the country. This certificate is issued by the health authorities of your home country, Australia
4. Copy of valid accident and health insurance during your stay in Iran
5. Visa fees for Australians

These documents remain the same for both Iran tourist visa and Iran pilgrimage visa.

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IRAN VISA FEES FOR AUSTRALIANS

The most recent update on Iran visa fees for Australian travelers’ state:

• All fees are based on Australian Dollar (AUD)
• The Urgent Iran visa Australia issuance takes about 3 business days’

Tip: if you are traveling with a non-Australian friend, you may want to know that getting a visa upon arrival is not an option for everyone. Only tourists from certain countries’ citizens, like Australia, can apply for their visa in Iran. The list of the countries that are eligible to get a VOA are long and tedious, and we will apt for the list of the countries that can NOT get their Iran visa upon arrival:

Can Every Australian Get Iran Airport Visa?

The following conditions must be met in order to obtain an airport visa:

• Travelers are not allowed to work or study throughout their stay.
• A confirmed return flight, a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months), and a photo must be attached to the application form.
• Candidates must provide one of the following: the location’s address and phone number, an invitation letter, or a hotel reservation confirmation for the duration of their visit.
• Valid travel insurance for Iran is required.

Types of Iran Visa for Australians 

Some Australian travelers intend to visit Iran to get medical treatment in one of the authorized treatment centers in Iran, and some are just looking for an opportunity to marvel at the cultural and natural beauties of Iran. Why you are traveling to Iran determines the type of Iran visa Australia form you need to obtain before your flight lands on Iran’s soil!

Iran tourist visa for Australians 

According to the official website of Iran electronic visa, every Australian who wants to visit Iran as a tourist, or has any Iranian relatives inside Iran can obtain a tourist visa. Any traveler holding an Iran tourist visa can stay in Iran for up to 30 days and no longer than that. Iran visa for Australians can also be obtained upon arrival.

Iran pilgrimage visa for Australians 

As a country with numerous beautiful spiritual and religious sites, many Muslim travelers visit Iran to visit these holy sites. If you fall into this category, then an Iran pilgrimage visa is the right choice for you. Any Muslim Australian traveler who wants to explore these glorious holy sites is qualified to get their pilgrimage Iran visa Australia on arrival or from the embassy!

Iran treatment visa for Australians

Any Australian who has been admitted for treatment in one of the accredited treatment centers and hospitals in Iran should get a treatment visa. Anyone who is in need of physical treatment in Iran can apply for this visa.

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IS GETTING AN IRAN VISA, AUSTRALIA POSSIBLE DURING THE COVID OUTBREAK?

Yes, it is!

According to the newest Iran visa news, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that all travel bans to the country have been abolished. Tourists can now apply for an Iran visa to visit the country by completing the Artin Travel Iran visa application.

After the government’s huge immunization effort resulted in a significant reduction in the number of Corona-related deaths in Iran, the authorities made this decision. Don’t forget to read our Iran visa guide and in case you had any questions left, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Traveling to Iran from Australia During COVID 19

The Iranian government has taken bold steps to restore and reactivate tourism while safeguarding local businesses. Many countries are also working on strategies to create a more robust tourism industry in the aftermath of COVID-19. Iran for example is currently developing vaccines in collaboration with three countries: Cuba, Russia, and Australia, which should be available by September this year.

Although Iran continues to work on mass-producing local vaccines, many international vaccines have already been imported, with more on the way. A new shipment of the vaccine, containing 1.5 million doses, is the latest vaccine shipment that has arrived in Iran, according to an official from the Iranian health ministry. Things are looking good for the tourism industry, and you may very soon be able to book your favorite Iran tour package again!

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