Get an Iran Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Iran Visa for UK Citizens

1. Personal Application Only

   First time applicants in London must submit their application in person to provide biometric information. This information is stored on file for a period of one year. CIBTvisas can assist with subsequent visa applications if the applicant has already obtained a visa from the Consulate in London.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date
   • Be free of any entry or exit stamps from Israel. Please contact CIBTvisas for advice if the passport contains Israeli stamps

3. Photograph

   You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.co.uk/photo-service to upload your photo.

   
   Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

4. Proof of Approval

   This approval must:

   • Be provided as a copy of the visa reference number obtained by the inviting party in Iran
   • Be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and include the issuing date
   • Be transmitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and confirmed received by the Embassy prior to visa submission

5. Letter of Authorisation

   One fully completed authorisation form which must be signed in the original

6. Photocopy of Application Materials

   A photocopy of the following document(s) submitted to CIBTvisas. These must:
   • Include a clear colour photocopy of the applicant's previous visa where applicable
   • Include a clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport if the visa was not issued in the passport supplied

7. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

8. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

9. Advised Traveller Service (Highly Recommended)

   Stay informed and safe by having CIBTvisas subscribe you to the Government Foreign Travel Advice Email Alerts. Registration enables you to receive the most up-to-date travel advice regarding safety, security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health. CIBTvisas will register the email address provided in the order. To enroll in this optional service, add this option to your order within the order flow