صفحه روادید به زبان فارسی
:To obtain a Tourist / family/ Family Visit visa to the Islamic Republic of Iran, you are advised to see the following notes
" Information you need to know to apply for a visa "
- It is advised to apply for your visa application through a credible travel agency in your area (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth and so on) as this will ensure the application is done correctly.
- When filling out your e-visa application form, make sure that you have chosen the Iranian embassy in Canberra as the place to receive your visa grant notice. If you make the wrong choice, your visa application process may be delayed.
- All information provided has to be complete and accurate. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in the refusal of a visa.
- Tourist visa: tourist visa stay period will be up to 90 days. The visa issuance time is 2 working days after receiving the documents at the embassy. The visa is issued with a validity of 90 days from the date of issuance. It is recommended to send your documents for issuance at least 10 days before the travel date.
- Family Visa: Family visas are issued to the childrens and spouses of Iranian women whose marriages and children's names are registered on their birth certificates ( shenasnameh). These applicants should upload the image of the pages of the spouse / mother ID card and the birth certificate of the child in the relevant section of the electronic application and then send the image of these documents along with the documents announced at the bottom of this page (required documents) to the embassy for visa issuance. If the marriage is not registered in the wife's birth certificate or the children's names are not listed in the mother's birth certificate (shenasnameh), apply for a Relatives visit or Entry visa.
- Family Visit Visa: Foreign nationals who intend to travel to Iran to visit their Iranian relatives can apply for a Relatives visa. Upon submission of the application, upload the documents indicating their affiliation and family relationship and regester the information and national number of the host. To issue this visa, send the documents mentioned at the bottom of this page (required documents) to the embassy. This visa is checked in Iran.
- For non-Australian passports, the applicant’s residence permit in Australia (VEVO) must be uploaded in the field of “Residence Card”. Only holders of a valid Australian long term visa (at least one year) is permitted to choose the Iranian embassy in Canberra as the place to receive the visa.
- Iranian Citizens with dual citizenships of other countries cannot apply for Iranian visa. They have to enter Iran by Iranian passport and document.
- All visa applicants, including children, need to pay the relevant visa fee according to the visa fee table. The visa fee will not be refunded.
- Providing fraudulent documentation and incorrect information to receive a visa will result in the refusal of visa and there may be a ban entering Iran. If any fraudulent documents or misinformation is identified, Iranian border authorities can prevent the applicant from travelling to Iran even after visa granted.
- Applicants under 18 years of age are required to submit the following additional documents together with other the required documents: 1- Copy of father's or mother's passport 2- Father’s or mother's official consent for children travelling with them or other adults.
- A family visa can be issued for the children and spouse of Iranian women whose marriages have been officially registered and the names of their children recorded in their birth certificates. These applicants are to upload the copies of the mother’s birth certificate (first page, page of the spouse's marriage and the page of the names of children) in the relevant section of the e-visa application.
- US, UK and Canadian passport holders and individuals who are not Australian residents need to receive a Visa Reference Number (visa grant notice) from Iran. Visa reference number can be obtained from travel agencies in Iran or their counterpart in Australia.
- Travel insurance is required to obtain a visa: All holders of travel visas to Iran must have travel insurance (that covers emergencies or accidents) for the duration of their stay in Iran. The required travel insurance must be provided by a licensed insurer with an office in Iran. The insurance policy must include the visa holder’s name (as it appears on that person's travel document), the duration of stay in Iran and an insurance expiration date. For a visa to be issued, please include a copy of your travel insurance along with other documents to be submitted. (Apply for Iran travel insurance ). when you arrive in Iran, take your travel insurance with you and present it to the border guards.
- All visas are electronically issued and sent to the applicant's email address ( registered email in application - see Inbox and Spam of email). Please make sure that your personal email address is provided on the online application form. Please keep a copy of your e-visa in a safe place for your reference. You need to show a hard copy of your e-visa to the I.R Iran immigration police at the border gate upon arrival and departure.
- You are advised to pay attention to your visa expiration date. The visa validity to travel to Iran is usually three months, and you are not allowed to enter Iran after the visa expiry date. Your stay period will be started from the date of each arrival. If you intend to travel to Iran within next three months you need to apply for a visa, otherwise you may risk at visa expiration before your travel.
- The Embassy reserves the right to carry out any further assessment on your application which might make processing period longer than expected. As such, please pay attention when booking your flights. Tickets proof of purchase is not a requirement and we take no responsibility for any tickets that may require cancellation or rescheduling.
- Applicants who receive visa approval (Visa Grant Notice) through a travel agency do not need to register an application online. These applications are only required to send the requested documents listed below to the embassy for visa issuance.
- Please be aware of the visa type that you are selecting. If you do not meet the requirements for your selected visa, your application will be rejected, and the visa fee is non-refundable.
- Incorrect and poor quality scan of documents (photo, passport, Australian residence permit) in the Electronic Visa System and incompelet documents sent to the Embassy will cause the visa application to be rejected. If the application is rejected, the visa fee will not be refunded.
- The latest status of your visa application and also, the possibility of canceling the application can be done through the following link: https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/status/
- Pilgrimage visas for 14 days will be issued only in the form of authorized pilgrimage caravans, and individual requests will not be reviewed.
To start an application please follow these steps:
1- Visit the Islamic Republic of Iran Electronic Visa System through the following link https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/ once you submit your application you will receive a Visa Submission Notice via email.
2- Please send all the required documents, listed below, to the following address, for processing and visa issuance.
I.R.IRAN Embassy, Visa Department, PO box 705, Mawson, ACT, 2607
Note 1: You do not need to attend the embassy in order to submit the documents. After receiving your documents via post, if the embassy decides that the applicant’s attendance is required you will be notified accordingly.
Note 2: Please write your mobile number on the postal envelope to receive an incoming notification via text message from the Embassy.
Note3: It is recommended that if you cannot make a phone call for any reason, you can contact the consul through the following email:
cbr.consulate@mfa.gov.ir
Required Documents: (Incompelet documents will lead to the rejection of the applications)
- Visa Submission Notice,(Please make sure that the “Place of Issue” on the visa Submission notice is Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran - Canberra)
- A certified color copy of the first page of the passport (do not send the original passport).
- An Australian visa and residence copy , for non-Australian passports and all holders of travel documents who do not have Australian citizenship.
- A copy of travel insurance ( click here to get insurance )
- Visa fees should be paid in cash. (visa application fees are non-refundable and non- transferable, Personal cheque is not acceptable)
- Note: The results of the visa processing (Electronic visa or visa refusal) will be sent to the email address provided on your online application form. You are advised to check your inbox and spam folder as well.
Visa fee table :

* Family visa can only be issued to Non-Iranian men /children whose wife /mother is an Iranian citizen. We need to see their marriage registered in her Iranian birth certificate and the name of children must appear in her Iranian birth certificate and a copy of her Iranian birth certificate (all pages) must be provided.