Getting an Iran visa on arrival (Iran VOA) is one of the easiest ways to get your visa and travel to Iran. You will learn how to get your Iran visa on arrival step by step soon. Almost all countries can get their Iran VOA, but there are several exceptions to this Iran visa policy.
Citizens of the eligible countries can get their Iran VOA from one of the Iran international airports, or an Iran embassy / consulate general from THE COUNTRY OF THEIR CHOICE. Iran visa on arrival fees are different for each nationality and, accordingly, each visa type. Depending on how you choose to apply for your Iran VOA, you may need to provide different documentation as well.
DID YOU KNOW? Tourists and travelers with any Iran visa type will no longer have their passports stamped. Moreover, Iran ministry of foreign affairs (MFA) does not affixes Iran visa on passports anymore. This way, everyone can visit Iran without having to worry about traveling to the US or any other country after visiting Iran. This regulation was set in place following the policy of attracting more tourists and the travel sanctions of the US government.
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STEP 1: Do you need an Iran visa on arrival? check your eligibility for an Iran VOA.
Citizens of most countries can get their Iran visa on arrival with no problem, but there are a number of exceptions to that statement as well. There are 9 countries whose passport holders DON’T NEED A VISA at all to enter Iran, and there are 10 countries whose travelers must GET THEIR VISA BEFORE ARRIVING IN IRAN.
Passport holders of Georgia Malaysia: 15 days | Passport holders of Georgia Armenia: 90 days |
Passport holders of Georgia Oman: 29 days | Passport holders of Georgia Azerbaijan: 14 days |
Passport holders of Georgia Syria: 90 days | Passport holders of Georgia Egypt: 20 days |
Passport holders of Georgia Turkey: 90 days | Passport holders of Georgia: 45 days |
Passport holders of Lebanon: 30 days: 90 days |
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STEP 2: FILL OUT THE IRAN VISA APPLICATION FORM ONLINE
Now that you have made sure of your eligibility to get an Iran VOA, you need to fill out the Iran visa application form.
The documents you will need to fill out your Iran visa application form are:
Digital Image specifications required in case you apply for your Iran visa online:
you cannot:
Note: You should provide a medical statement signed by a medical professional or a health practitioner if you can’t take your glasses off for your Iran visa picture.
Note: if you want to send your documents to the Iran embassy of your country, you must have two pieces of picture from yourself.
The browser requirements are:
You can track your visa status online using the tracking code you receive once your application is submitted.
Note: Before filling out your visa form, you need to decide where exactly you want your visa issued. You can choose:
After filling out the Iran e-VOA form, you will have to wait until your visa grant notice, or Authorization code is sent to you. This can take up to 2 working weeks normally, and only 3 days if you apply through Artin Travel.
STEP 3: having received your Iran visa authorization code, you will need to prepare different documents and papers depending on how you want to receive your visa.
Tip: you may be asked to be present in the embassy at a set time for an interview as a part of your Iran visa on arrival process. The chances of this happening are not high, but they are not zero either.
Note: if you don’t send in your documents or fly to Iran to get your Iran VOA within 30 days from when your visa authorization code is issued, your application will expire.
Iran visa on arrival cost (Iran VOA cost)
Depending on your nationality, you have to pay different Iran visa on arrival fees to get your visa. The cost ranges from €20 to €150. To see the full list and learn how much you have to pay in total, check out the list below (in alphabet order):
Note: Iran visa fee differs slightly among Iran embassies in Europe, Iran embassies in America, Iran embassy in Australian, and so on. To check out the full list of Iran visa fees, read.
Algeria: €30
Angola: €85
Argentina: €70
Australia: €145
Austria: €75
Bahrain: €20
Bangladesh: €40
Belgium: €75
Brazil: €80
Bulgaria: €75
Cameron: €60
Chile: €120
China: €100
Croatia: €50
Cyprus: €75
Czech Republic: €75
Denmark: €75
Dominican: €70
Eritrea: €40
Estonia: €75
Ethiopia: €25
Finland: €75
France: €75
Gabon: €75
Germany: €75
Ghana: €75
Greece: €75
Hong Kong: €80
Hungary: €75
India: €90
Indonesia: €45
Iraq: €50
Ireland: €75
Island: €75
Italy: €75
Ivory Coast: €60
Japan: €60
Kenya: €60
Kuwait: €60
Lithuania: €75
Magnolia: €70
Mexico: €45
Morocco: €30
Morris: €60
Mozambique: €40
Netherlands: €75
New Zealand: €150
Nigeria: €55
Norway: €75
Oman: €75
Palestine: €45
Philippines: €55
Poland: €75
Portugal: €75
Qatar: €75
Romania: €75
Russia: €70
Saudi Arabia: €30
Senegal: €50
Serbia: €85
Sri Lanka: €40
Singapore: €75
Slovenia: €75
Slovakia: €75
South Africa: €80
South Korea: €50
Spain: €75
Sudan: €60
Sweden: €75
Switzerland: €75
Tanzania: €60
Thailand: €75
Tunisia: €45
Uganda: €100
Ukraine: €80
United Arab Emirates: €100
Uzbekistan: €70
Venezuela: €45
Yemen: €40
Iran visa on arrival vs. Iran visa on advance
While getting your Iran visa on arrival:
In conclusion, it is advisable to apply for an Iran visa on arrival beforehand.
ONLINE IRAN VISA BENEFITS
If you apply for your Iran visa online, not only you can fill out your application form in a matter of minutes, but also:
Note: Iran visa fee differs slightly among Iran embassies in Europe, Iran embassies in America, Iran embassy in Australian, and so on. To check out the full list of Iran visa fees, read.
Iran visa on arrival FAQs:
Which countries can get visa on arrival in Iran?
Iran visa on arrival is issued for 72 countries and except for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan, Somalia, The UK, The US; citizens of all other countries can get their Iran visa on arrival.
How much does a visa to Iran cost?
Generally, Artin Travel charges travelers $20 as the visa service (FREE if you book a tour) and, per Iran visa policy, another $18 to $180 as the standard Iran visa cost. Depending on the type of visa, the duration of your stay, and where it is issued, Iran visa fees differ.
Can I visit Iran as a US citizen?
Yes! All US citizens are welcome to visit Iran anytime they want, after following the instructions for US travelers.
Do you need a visa for Iran?
Aside from passport holders of these 9 countries, citizens of all other countries need a visa to travel to Iran. Malaysia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Oman, Lebanon, Georgia, and Syria.
Can you fly to Iran right now?
According to the Ministry of Foreign of Affairs (MFA), 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.
Is it dangerous to visit Iran?
No. Iran is, as described by travelers and tourists, among the safest travel destinations. You will know as soon as your flight lands in Iran that this is not the country the Media tries to portray.
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