Overview
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A visa is required for people of any nationality wishing to enter Iran for any purpose.
- You must apply for a visa at any Iranian consulate or embassy around the world.
- An entry visa to Iran is not issued to anyone holding an Israeli passport. The Iranian authorities also refuse to grant a visa to any visitor whose passport contains an Israeli travel visa, whether valid or expired.
- A visa application may take at least four weeks. A visa for a religious visit may take two weeks.
A special and important note for female tourists:
Modest clothing should be worn on arrival at the airport. Any woman wearing immodest clothing is prevented from leaving the airport to enter the country.
Documents required for a visa:
* A passport valid for at least six months.
* Payment of the fees determined by the embassy official.
* A passport-size photograph. For females, the passport holder must not be younger than 9 years of age. Women should provide a photograph wearing a hijab to be attached to the application.
Notes:
- Transit passengers staying for 12 hours or less do not need a visa and are not allowed to leave the airport. Transit passengers staying for 12 to 48 hours must obtain a transit visa on arrival at the airport.
A tourist visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days in Iran. It is valid for travel within 3 months of the date it is obtained.
