A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Start the Type B tourist application online. Electronic submission is the first step; a consular interview or later visa collection may still be required.
Submit through the official channel
Use Iran tourist visa application. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Practical tips for Iran
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Verify your application email promptly
The Ministry says an unverified application expires after three days. Save the tracking code and check nationality, visa type and collection location before submission.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- IRR
- Calling code
- +98
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for Iran?
For tourism in Iran, travelers using an ordinary passport from Canada should obtain a visa before travel. Start the Type B tourist application online. Electronic submission is the first step; a consular interview or later visa collection may still be required.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Iran tourist visa application
Start the Type B tourist application online. Electronic submission is the first step; a consular interview or later visa collection may still be required.
Check the tourist visa category and application route
Confirm Type B tourism eligibility, interview requirements and the correct collection location.
Track an Iran visa application
Use the official application ID or email and passport number to check progress.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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