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VOA — Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 days

Estimated Cost

€44 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 to 3 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

The Visa on Arrival is a short-term tourist visa issued at designated international airports in Iran.

The Iran Visa on Arrival is a convenient option for tourists arriving at international airports. While it is issued on arrival, applicants are strongly encouraged to register online via the MFA portal at least 48 hours in advance to ensure smooth processing. The visa allows for a 30-day stay and is renewable for up to 90 days total.

Cost Breakdown

Visa Stamp Fee€30 EUR

Mandatory Travel Insurance€14 EUR

Total€44 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 month
Extendable up to	3 months

Eligible Nationalities (10)

Afghanistan

Bangladesh Canada

Canada

Colombia

Iraq

Jordan

Pakistan

Somalia

United Kingdom

United States

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Passport valid for at least 6 months

Passport-sized photo

Printed copy of electronic visa grant notice (if applied online)

Proof of valid travel insurance (or purchase at airport)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

Passport-sized photo

Printed copy of the electronic visa grant notice

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Convenient for short-term tourism
Can be extended twice for 30 days each

Worth Knowing

Not available to citizens of several specific countries
Fees must be paid in cash (Euros)
Strongly recommended to apply online 2 days prior to avoid boarding issues
Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan, Somalia, the UK, and the US
Israeli citizens are prohibited from entering

Application Process

Apply for electronic visa grant notice via MFA portal at least 2 days prior

Arrive at designated international airport

Present documents and pay fees in cash (Euros) at the banking terminal

Application Forms

MFA Electronic Visa Portal

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Overview

The Visa on Arrival is a short-term tourist visa issued at designated international airports in Iran.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Passport valid for at least 6 months

Passport-sized photo

Printed copy of electronic visa grant notice (if applied online)

Proof of valid travel insurance (or purchase at airport)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

Passport-sized photo

Printed copy of the electronic visa grant notice

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Convenient for short-term tourism
Can be extended twice for 30 days each

Worth Knowing

Not available to citizens of several specific countries
Fees must be paid in cash (Euros)
Strongly recommended to apply online 2 days prior to avoid boarding issues
Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan, Somalia, the UK, and the US
Israeli citizens are prohibited from entering