Apply for Iran Travel Visa

Applicants with US, UK or Canadian passports should check current official travel and entry advice before applying or booking: US, UK and Canada. These authorities currently advise against travel to Iran.

– Additional itinerary or sponsor documents may be required. Confirm the current conditions for your passport with the relevant Iranian embassy or consulate.

– Check permitted entry and exit points for your passport and visa before booking an overland route.

– Guided-tour or sponsor conditions may apply; confirm them before planning independent travel.

– Additional background information may be requested during official review.

How long does it take for the US, UK or Canadian citizens?

Review may take longer for these passports and remains subject to official checks. Apply well ahead of travel; no processing time or approval can be guaranteed.

A visa authorization code is one step in the application process; the issuing authority makes the final visa decision.

Now, all you need to do is actually *get* the visa in person (for US, UK or Canadian citizens) or by mail (for US and Canadian citizens only).

Visa requirements for the US or Canadian citizens

U.S and Canadian passport holders will need to apply for a travel authorization number from a licensed tour operator (Like SURFIRAN). This will require submitting the following information:

– Passport Scan: A colour scan of your photo page from your passport (must be in colour).
– Passport Photo: An individual colour passport photo scanned.
– A complete tour itinerary (provided by SURFIRAN)
– A personal information document (Download)
– A professional resume* (Sample)

*Resume: This must be a document that lists the applicants’ education and employment history – similar to what you would prepare for a job application. This should include short paragraphs explaining your previous job responsibilities, but may also include hobbies/interests, and education. If you are or have been unemployed please simply include a short explanation of what period this applies to and why. Please note that this document may be rejected and cause delays to your application if it is shorter than 2-3 pages.

I’m from Us/Canada. Can I get the visa by mail?

For most Canadians and Americans, you’ll have to mail your visa application and passport to the Iranian Interests Section of the Pakistan Embassy. Pakistan’s embassy operates as the representation for Iran, as there’s no Iranian embassy in the United States. To obtain the visa, you’ll need to provide the following items in your mailed package, and send to 1250 23rd St. N.W. Suite # 200 Washington, DC 20037:

– Visa application forms (Download)
– Authorization code (provided by SURFIRAN)
– Colour passport photo
– Valid passport with minimum six months validity
– Confirm the current fee and payment method in the Iranian Interests Section’s published fee schedule before submitting documents.

– Return envelope

If postal submission is available for your case, confirm the current process, fees and expected timing with the Iranian Interests Section before sending any documents.

For in-person applications in Washington, confirm current appointment arrangements, opening hours, required documents and fees with the Iranian Interests Section before visiting.

Confirm the current in-person submission and collection process directly with the Iranian Interests Section before visiting.

I’m from UK, Can I get the visa by mail?

For a UK application, confirm the current submission method, documents, fees and appointment requirements directly with the Iranian Embassy. The UK entry guidance explains that the process can be long and unpredictable.

British passport holders will need to apply for a travel authorization number from a licensed tour operator (Like SURFIRAN). This will require submitting the following information:

– Authorization code (provided by SURFIRAN)
– Two recently taken photos
– Valid passport with minimum six months validity
– Completed application form (Download)
– Confirm the current consular visa fee with the Iranian Embassy before payment.