Iranian Tour Operator and Travel Agency
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.
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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:
Step 1: You will need to have the necessary documents to get your visa. You will find the list in this article.
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.
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.
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:
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!
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:
These documents remain the same for both Iran tourist visa and Iran pilgrimage visa.
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The most recent update on Iran visa fees for Australian travelers’ state:
Tourist visa Single entry Up to 90 days | Tourist visa Double entry Up to 45 days | Entry visa | Family visa | |
Normal | 173 | 260 | 208 | 70 |
Urgent | 260 | 347 | 312 | 105 |
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:
Israel ( No Entry) | US | UK | Canada |
Colombia | Somalia | Bangladesh | Jordan |
Iraq | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Afghanistan |
Libya | Yemen | Nepal | Tajikistan |
The following conditions must be met in order to obtain an airport visa:
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!
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.
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!
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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According to the information listed on the official Iranian embassy, getting a TOURIST VISA or a PILGRIMAGE VISA is not possible during the COVID outbreak until further notice. You can still obtain an Iran treatment visa, Iran entry visa, or Iran family visa anytime you want.
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 which 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!
