Iran
  • Type of Travel
Our Services Fees
Regular $60.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $139.00
Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $60.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00
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Iran Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Iranian Business Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. Please note: entry not granted to passports showing Israeli visas or stamps.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Iranian Visa Application Form:

One signed Iran visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Iran visa application forms may delay the processing of your Iran visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph in color, front view and with a plain/white background. For female applicants, hair must be covered in the photo.
4Letter Of Invitation from Iran:

A visa approval notification (authorization number) issued by the appropriate government agency and provided by your host/sponsor.
5 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.

To generate the Iran Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
6Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
7Special Instructions:

Your sponsor or host company in Iran must obtain approval for your visit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and have that approval sent to the Iranian Interest Section in Washington DC. Your host must send you the authorization number to submit with the visa application.
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Iran Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Iran Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid at the discretion of the consulate.
Iranian Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 4 weeks. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Iranian Tourist Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. Please note: entry not granted to passports showing Israeli visas or stamps.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Iranian Visa Application Form:

One signed Iran visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Iran visa application forms may delay the processing of your Iran visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph in color, front view and with a plain/white background. For female applicants, hair must be covered in the photo.
4Other Forms:

A letter of intent outlining the applicant's purpose of travel, the length of intended stay, name of places to be visited, contact information, and accommodation information.
5Letter Of Invitation from Iran:

A visa approval notification (authorization number) issued by the appropriate government agency and provided by your tour company.
6Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be acceptable.
7Special Instructions:

Your sponsor or host company in Iran must obtain approval for your visit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and have that approval sent to the Iranian Interest Section in Washington DC. Your host must send you the authorization number to submit with the visa application.
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Iran Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Iran Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid at the discretion of the consulate.
Iranian Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 4 weeks. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Iranian Transit Travel Requirements:
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Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport’s transit area. If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa may be required. Please note: entry not granted to passports showing Israeli visas or stamps.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).

Iran Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Iran
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Iran Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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