Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Prepare your application
For a passport eligible for airport issuance, submit the official electronic application before travel, wait for an approved grant notice, then follow the airport counter instructions.
Submit through the official channel
Use Iran airport visa pre-application. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
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.
Details that can change your plans
Check airport issuance eligibility before departure
The Ministry’s airport instructions only cover citizens entitled to an airport visa. Its public page does not confirm every passport on this site’s arrival-visa list. Obtain the grant notice and confirm the entry point before travel.
Official guidancePractical 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 Spain need a visa for Iran?
For tourism in Iran, travelers using an ordinary passport from Spain should prepare for a visa on arrival. For a passport eligible for airport issuance, submit the official electronic application before travel, wait for an approved grant notice, then follow the airport counter instructions.
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 airport visa pre-application
For a passport eligible for airport issuance, submit the official electronic application before travel, wait for an approved grant notice, then follow the airport counter instructions.
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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