Needed Documents
Iran visa for Indians, You should have the following documents available while you complete your online visa application:
- Passport
- Travel itinerary, if you have already made travel arrangements.
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae – You may be required to provide information about your current and previous education and work history.
- Digital personal photo in accordance with the requirements announced
- Digital image of your passport
- Other Information – Some applicants, depending on the intended visa types, will be asked to provide additional information when completing online visa application.
| Visa Types | Description | Who can apply | Documents needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| A – Entry | Visa for Foreign citizens who have an invitation letter from ministries, governmental organizations, private & public sectors, … for the purpose of negotiating, signing contracts, setting up purchased machineries, …. | Educational & cultural Faculty members and researchersCommon Carriers, transporting goods and peopleOfficials, political, and economic members, art and sports teams, international organizations and specialistsInternationally Recognized merchants and expertsThe United Nations employees and affiliatesRelatives of the foreign citizens residing in Iran | Valid invitationVisa applicationPossible interview at the consulate |
| B – Tourist | Visa for Foreign citizens who intend to travel to Iran for tourist purposes. | Tourists | Visa applicationPossible interview at the consulate |
| C – Pilgrimage | Visa for Foreign Muslims who intend to pilgrimage to holy places in Iran. | Muslim Tourists | Visa applicationPossible interview at the consulate |
| D – Diplomatic S – Service | Temporary employees of diplomatic and consular offices, and International organization offices in IranTemporary guests of diplomats or official employees residing in IranDiplomatic or Official passport holders attending conferences, apprenticeship, cultural & educational programs, …Diplomatic or Official passport holders with tourist or pilgrimage purposes | Official or Diplomatic PassportVisa application | |
| E – Education | Visa for foreign students or religious scholars who intend to study in Iran | School studentsStudentResearchers | Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status from the science ministry, education ministry, or an accredited academic institutionVisa application |
| F – Temporary Work | Visa for foreign citizens who have the intention to work in Iran | Skilled workersSpecialists in the fields of medical, industrial, …Engineers | Obtaining the labor certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran, approved by the labor ministryVisa application |
| G – Transit | Visa which allows foreign citizens to pass through Iran with no purpose of stay. | DriversTouristsMerchants | Declaring visa to destinationVisa application |
| H – Media | Visa for foreign media, including members of the radio, prints, digital, press, as well as directors and producers of films, reports, … traveling to Iran to work in their profession. | ReportersProducersCameraman | Visa applicationObtaining the permit from the Media & Public Diplomacy center |
| I – Investment | Visa for foreign investors whose investment permit is approved by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran. | MerchantsInvestors | Approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of IranVisa application |
| M – Marital | Visa for foreign men who are married to Iranian women, as well as their offsprings. If the marriage has not been registered within the Iranian legal system yet, Entry Visa (Relatives) may be applied for. | Foreign men married to Iranian women.Children of such a family | Father’s official permission regarding the children’s trip to IranVisa application |
| T – Medical | Visa for foreign citizens who wish to travel to Iran for medical purposes and have already received an approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers | Patients with physical illnesses | Approval letter from one of the authorized medical centersVisa application |