As one of the most common questions on Iran tourist visa process, visa fee is highly challenging for those who intended to travel to Iran, this is why Vaytrip is here to clarify. The same as the other countries, it’s required to pay for the visa to receive the final visa paper in Iran, but the way to pay and how much to pay and where to pay are among the hottest topics to discuss. This article is all about a comprehensive guide to help you understand the entire mentioned topics and resolve any misunderstandings.
There are two different expenses through Iran tourist visa process, the first one is the visa application process fee which is payable to the travel agency who is applying for your tourist visa and the second one is the visa collection fee payable to the collection point you previously chosen through the application form which can be an Iranian embassy or consulate or one of Iranian international airports. The most important thing in this regard is that the visa collection fee is something totally governmental and there’s nothing to do with any travel agency or travel company in Iran, everything is purely related to the Iranian government and the Ministry of foreign affairs in Iran.
Although there are some prefixed visa collection fees, but there are always probable to be changed with no spread declaration, so be prepared for any differences between what you’ll find here and what you’ll probably face at any of Iranian embassies or consulates or international airport.
How to apply for Iran tourist visa
There are always two different and efficient ways to apply for Iran tourist visa, each with its own benefits and hints which will be comprehensively discussed in this part of the Iran tourist visa fee main article powered by Vaytrip content team.
There are two main classifications on the way to apply for Iran tourist visa. The first one is to apply for the visa in advance which can be made through an Iranian travel agency who is eligible to apply for any tourists or to apply through the Ministry of foreign affairs website individually (which is not that recommended due to the following clarifications). The other way to apply for Iran tourist visa is to go Iran tourist visa on arrival process ( which is also not that recommended due to the other following disadvantages )
Applying for Iran tourist visa in advance, advantages and disadvantages:
The most recommended way to apply for Iran tourist visa is to apply through an Iranian qualified travel agency in Iran as the only companies who are able to apply for the tourist visa for any tourists. This method is the most safe visa apply method due to the following reasons:
- Possessing a qualified supporter in Iran as an Iranian travel company trusted by the MFA
- The most rapid visa authorization code generation ( from 5 to 15 working days maximum)
- The most convenient and hassle-free application process due to the guidances of the travel company
- Free consultation on Iran travel itinerary as one of the required documents
- Online tracking process
- 24/7 support by the agency side
- Re-apply chance with higher visa issuance rate
Here are the most highlighted disadvantages of applying through the MFA website individually:
- Unpredicted length for the visa authorization code generation process
- Considerably low chance of visa authorization code issuance due to the lack of any supporter in Iran
- Rejection with no explanations
- No online or offline support by the MFA
- No responsible person or organization through the process
Applying through Iran tourist visa on arrival, advantages and disadvantages:
Although it seems so convenient not to take any actions and refer to a country and start the visa process at the airport, but here is a big alert for traveling to Iran through this method due to the notable concerns mentioned as the most important disadvantages of Iran tourist visa on arrival:
- The entire nationalities are not allowed for Iran visa on Arrival
- There is always 5 % of rejection for this type of visa
- Some airlines may not board you without possessing the visa
- It’s so time wasting as it takes about 3-4 hours
- In case of rejection, you should depart the country by the first available flight and no one will be responsible for the services you’ve booked previously
Iran Tourist visa requirements
To apply for Iran tourist visa through an Iranian travel agency like Vaytrip, you just need to refer to the visa application form process and apply for your visa which is a true ease. It’s recommended to be more prepared for the visa application obliged documents and then start the process. Here are the most important documents to apply for Iran tourist visa holding any passports apart from UK, US and Canada:
- A passport scan ( a colorful passport scan in PDF format, no shadows no hologram effects)
Please kindly note that your passport should be at least valid for the next 6 months than the application date.
- A personal photo ( white background , straight head , ears clearly shown )
- A trip itinerary including the name of the cities you’ll explore, the name of hotels and duration of stay in each
- A travel insurance
Differences between Visa collection fee and visa application process fee
As mentioned at the bottom of the article, there are two main expenses which are totally different from each other. The agency side expense is the visa application process fee which is payable through the agency and has nothing to do with the government.
The visa application process fee through Vaytrip service is as following:
- Iran Tourist visa application process in Economy style: 12€ for 15 working days , 15€ rejection refund guaranteed for 15 working days
- Iran Tourist visa application process in Normal style: 16€ for 10 working days , 19€ rejection refund guaranteed for 10 working days
- Iran Tourist visa application process in Express style: 20€ for 5 working days , 23€ rejection refund guaranteed for 5 working days
The other expense is the visa application collection fee payable to the Iranian government in cash at the collection point which can be an Iranian embassy or consulate or one of the Iranian international airports all in cash.
Iran tourist visa fee
To collect your Iran tourist visa at any of Iranian consulates or embassies, you need to refer to the following table and find your nationality and get prepared for paying your visa collection fee based on what is mentioned down below.
Please kindly note that these costs are for the tourist visas with the duration of up to 30 working days. In case of extending the visa in Iran, you need to pay for an extra amount.
Nationality | Visa Fee (euro) | Nationality | Visa Fee (euro) | Nationality | Visa Fee (euro) |
Afghanistan | 80 | Gabon | 55 | Niger | 35 |
Albania | 0 | Gambia | 70 | Nigeria | 40 |
Andorra | 50 | Germany | 50 | Norway | 50 |
Angola | 70 | Ghana | 20 | Oman | 50 |
Argentina | 35 | Greece | 50 | Pakistan | 25 |
Armenia | 10 | Grenada | 40 | Panama | 40 |
Australia | 100 | Guatemala | 40 | Paraguay | 35 |
Austria | 50 | Guinea | 25 | Peru | 40 |
Bahrain | 20 | Guyana | 45 | Palestine | 30 |
Bangladesh | 25 | Haiti | 50 | Philippines | 40 |
Barbados | 30 | Honduras | 40 | Poland | 50 |
Belarus | 12 | Hong Kong | 60 | Portugal | 50 |
Belgium | 50 | Hungary | 50 | Qatar | 50 |
Belize | 30 | Iceland | 50 | Romania | 50 |
Benin | 25 | India | 30 | Russia | 40 |
Bhutan | 25 | Indonesia | 20 | Rwanda | 45 |
Bolivia | 35 | Iraq | 25 | Saudi Arabia | 40 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25 | Ireland | 40 | Senegal | 30 |
Botswana | 40 | Italy | 50 | Serbia | 55 |
Brazil | 30 | Jamaica | 35 | Sierra Leone | 30 |
Brunei | 20 | Japan | 40 | Singapore | 50 |
Bulgaria | 50 | Jordan | 25 | Slovakia | 50 |
Burkina Faso | 40 | Kazakhstan | 30 | Slovenia | 50 |
Burma (Mianmar) | 20 | Kenya | 30 | Somalia | 30 |
Burundi | 45 | Korea, North | 0 | South Africa | 40 |
Côte d’Ivoire | 25 | Korea, South | 20 | Spain | 50 |
Cambodia | 20 | Kuwait | 30 | Sri Lanka | 25 |
Cameroon | 40 | Kyrgyzstan | 30 | Sudan | 40 |
Canada | 50 | Latvia | 50 | Suriname | 40 |
Cape Verde | 30 | Lebanon | 20 | Swaziland | 50 |
Chad | 70 | Lesotho | 40 | Sweden | 50 |
Chile | 50 | Liberia | 25 | Switzerland | 50 |
China | 40 | Libya | 20 | Syria | 0 |
Colombia | 40 | Lithuania | 50 | Taiwan | 40 |
Comoros | 50 | Macau | 50 | Tajikistan | 10 |
Congo | 120 | Macedonia | 30 | Tanzania | 40 |
Congo (DR) | 120 | Madagascar | 40 | Thailand | 35 |
Costa Rica | 40 | Malawi | 45 | Togo | 35 |
Croatia | 25 | Malaysia | 0 | Trinidad and Tobago | 35 |
Cuba | 40 | Maldives | 25 | Tunisia | 15 |
Cyprus | 50 | Mali | 25 | Turkey | 0 |
Czech Republic | 50 | Malta | 40 | Turkmenistan | 40 |
Denmark | 50 | Mauritania | 30 | Uganda | 35 |
Djibouti | 30 | Mauritius | 40 | Ukraine | 60 |
Dominican Republic | 50 | Mexico | 30 | United Arab Emirates | 80 |
Ecuador | 25 | Moldova | 50 | United Kingdom | 80 |
Egypt | 0 | Mongolia | 45 | United States of America | 60 |
El Salvador | 40 | Montenegro | 30 | Uruguay | 30 |
Equatorial Guinea | 30 | Morocco | 20 | Uzbekistan | 40 |
Eritrea | 25 | Mozambique | 25 | Venezuela | 20 |
Estonia | 50 | Namibia | 45 | Vietnam | 20 |
Ethiopia | 15 | Nepal | 25 | Yemen | 20 |
Fiji | 40 | Netherlands | 50 | Zambia | 50 |
Finland | 50 | New Zealand | 100 | ||
France | 50 | Nicaragua | 20 |
Visa free countries
There are some specific nationalities who can refer to Iran with no in advance visa application form submission or any preparations. The most important key factor in this regard is the period of stay for each nationality. So be careful about this factor to avoid any inconveniences regards to any overstay.
- Turkey 90 days
- China 21 days (+11 days)
- Egypt 20 days
- Malaysia 15 days
- Azerbaijan 14 days
- Oman 29 days (+12 days)
- Armenia 90 days within 180 days of each visit
- Georgia 45 days
- Lebanon 29 days
- Syria 90 days within 180 days of each visit
- Iraq (Land Borders need to apply for a visa but for air borders No need to apply for Visa)
Not only these nationalities, but also the other passport holders will be provided with a single entry visa, so you need to be careful about this specific matter.
Iran visa fee for the passport holders of UK,US & Canada
Iran tourist visa process is quite different for the citizens of UK,US & Canada due to the rules and regulations of the MFA in Iran. As these three nationalities are considered as special nationalities to enter Iran, they need to go through the following steps to receive the tourist visa. Please kindly notice that the process is not challenging as you’ll be guided and supported by Vaytrip as an Iranian travel company with enough reputation through the MFA in this regard.
- A tour guide should accompany with these three nationalities at the begging of the trip to the end of it.
- A prefixed travel itinerary should be attached to the application form
- A passport scan and personal photo the same as the other nationalities
- A travel insurance the same as the other nationalities
- Work resume for the past 10 years
- Travel history for the past 5 years
Apart from the required docs, you need to kindly pay attention to the amount of money they need to pay to collect the visa. Here are the fee:
United States & Canada Passport Holders : 100€
United Kingdom Passport Holders: 240€
Where to collect my visa?
Any Iran tourist visa applied through an Iranian travel agency or individually through the MFA can be collected from Iranian embassies or consulates of Iran in any other countries. The easiest way to find them is to search for the term on google and make sure whether there are any in your country or not.
The other way to collect your visa is to refer to one of the Iranian international airports and make the process done. Please kindly note that many airlines won’t board you without the final visa paper, so it’s highly required to contact the airline and make sure whether they will board you or not and then, choose the right visa collection point.
Iran tourist visa on paper? Or any Stickers
We’re so happy to announce that Iran tourist visa authorization letter and also the final visa are all on a single piece of paper. In addition, the entire border stamps are also getting placed on that paper, so there’s no specific evidence on your passport while traveling to Iran, this is how you can make sure that nothing will happen for you after visiting Iran due to the sanctions of US and the West.