Apply for Iran Visa Code

US, UK, or Canada citizens must consider a few important tips in order to obtain an Iranian visa.

– US, UK, or Canada citizens will have to have their itinerary and tour guide approved beforehand. Sticking to the itinerary is part of the conditions of visa approval, so sticking to the itinerary and the instructions of the tour guide will ensure that there are no problems.

– US, UK, or Canadian citizens can only enter and leave Iran through air borders.

– US, UK, or Canadian citizens must be accompanied by a guide at all times while they are in Iran.

– All applications from US, UK, or Canada citizens must be accompanied with a detailed resume.

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

US, UK, or Canada citizens can expect to wait anywhere from 1 to 3 months to receive their Visa Code.

Once you receive your visa authorization code, you’re officially approved to get a visa.

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
– Insurance policy: In order to collect your visa directly, you must carry your travel insurance policy that covers you whilst in Iran. You can buy from SURFIRAN
– $120 USD money order for visa processing fee and return mailing fee

– Return envelope

After you mail your paperwork, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to process and arrive in your mailbox again. You can also pay an additional fee to expedite the process, if necessary.

If you’re lucky enough to live in or near Washington DC, you can simply bring your authorization code, visa application forms, passport photos, passport, and $90 USD money order (no mailing fee needed) to the Pakistan Embassy yourself, located at 1250 23rd St NW #200, on any weekday from 8-11 AM or 2-4 PM.

After you dropped your passport off, it took approximately 4 days for them to process the visa and return the passport to you. You can pick it up at the same office where you dropped it off.

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

Currently, visas are issued only in person. After receiving the visa verification code, British citizens should submit their documents in person to the Iranian Embassy in London at 150 Kensington Court London W8 5DD, on any weekday from 9-12 AM, Tel: +44 (20) 722-53000 – email: lon.visa@mfa.gov.ir

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)
– Visa fee (£165)