Conditional Visa on ArrivalIran Conditional Visa on Arrival for Indians
Iran issues a 15-day tourist visa on arrival at selected international airports for eligible nationalities, including India. It is not available at land borders, is not granted to certain categories of traveller, and requires insurance issued or accepted in Iran.
Visa Overview
- Country
- Iran
- Visa Type
- Conditional Visa on Arrival
- Purpose
- Tourism
- Maximum Stay
- Up to 15 days
- Extension
- Limited; apply in-country
- Visa Fee
- Visa fee plus compulsory Iranian travel insurance
- Processing
- At the immigration counter on arrival
- Reviewed
- September 2026
Documents Required
Carry these for Iran. Requirements may be checked again at your departure airport.
- Original Indian passport in good condition
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel or accommodation confirmation
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Valid travel insurance for the trip
Iran Visa on Arrival process
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Step 1
Prepare Documents
Assemble the checklist above before you leave for the airport.
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Step 2
Arrive at an Eligible Airport or Border
Only designated entry points issue arrival entry.
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Step 3
Proceed to the Immigration / Visa Counter
Follow the signs for visa on arrival or foreign passports.
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Step 4
Submit Passport & Documents
Hand over the passport with your tickets and accommodation proof.
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Step 5
Pay the Visa Fee (if applicable)
Carry the accepted currency in cash where cards are not accepted.
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Step 6
Immigration Clearance
Biometrics and questions about your purpose of visit may follow.
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Step 7
Enter the Country
Check the stamped duration before leaving the counter.
Eligible Entry Points
- Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran
- Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan and Tabriz international airports
Confirm your specific airport, land border or seaport with the official authority before travelling.
Visa Fee
Visa fee plus compulsory Iranian travel insurance
INR amount is indicative and may change according to exchange rates. Official fees are set by the destination’s authorities and may change without notice.
Iran e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)Important Conditions
- Available at designated international airports only — not at land borders.
- Compulsory travel insurance accepted by Iranian authorities.
- Confirmed hotel booking and return ticket.
- Journalists and certain professions are excluded and need a visa in advance.
- Entry may be affected by previous travel history; check current advisories.
Entry, permitted stay and extension decisions rest entirely with the immigration authority of Iran. Meeting every condition does not guarantee entry.
Travelling to Iran soon?
Visadesk Global LLP helps you check eligibility, prepare documents and arrange flights, hotels and itineraries so your arrival goes smoothly.
- Document check
- eVisa applications
- Flight & hotel booking
- Travel insurance guidance
Verify before you travel
Visa and entry regulations can change without prior notice. Eligibility may depend on passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, sufficient funds, travel history, residence permits, or valid visas from certain countries. Travellers should verify the latest immigration requirements with Iran e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) before booking or travelling. Visadesk Global is a private visa and travel assistance service and is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or government immigration authority.