Iran Visa for US, UK and Canadian Passport Holders
The passport holders of these three countries cannot get visa on arrival. If you have passports from US, England or Canada, you should let us know to arrange for a tour with a fixed itinerary accompanied by our Ministry of Foreign Affair approved guide. The citizens of Wales, Scotland and Ireland are exempt from this regulation. The Iran Visa application for Canadians, Americans and the UK passport holders is not complicated. To get your Iran visa authorization code please contact us by email (info@persianflow.com) and we will take care of getting this code for you. What you need to do is to fill out the Iranian visa form at the bottom of this page, then send us the scan/image of the main page of your passport, your digital personal photo and your resume (with your educational and professional background). We will then apply for your visa authorization code. You should know that it may take up to 45 working days to receive this visa code, so please apply for the Visa at least two months before your travel date. Once you have the Visa authorization code from us, the American and Canadian citizens can get their Iran Visa at the Iranian Interest Section of the Pakistani Embassy located in 2209 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007. The British citizens with the Visa authorization code can also get their Iran Visa from the Iranian Embassy in London or at an Iranian Embassy located in the other countries. The Americans and Canadians can mail their passport with the documents below to the Iranian Interest Section of the Pakistani Embassy located in 1250 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037. They will send back your passport with your Iran visa to your mailing address. If you are Canadian or American living in other countries, you can go to the nearest Iranian Embassy where you are located and pick up your visa there.In addition to your passport, the following will also be needed to get the Visa:
• Visa authorization Code (we will email you the code once your Visa application is approved).• 2 passport photos.
• Printed letter with your address, where you want your passport mailed. You should also reference your visa code number in this letter.
• A money order made payable to “Embassy of Pakistan” (for Americans and Canadians). Currently the fee is $120 for a normal service (add $40 to expedite). You can also contact the Embassy if you have any questions. For the UK passport holders, contact the Iranian Embassy in London.
• Completed and signed copy of the visa application form.
Mailing address for the Embassy (Iranian section operates in the Pakistani Embassy):
Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran
1250 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Other notes:
• It’s highly recommended to contact us or directly call the Iranian Interests section to make sure you have updated instructions, as things may change. We will help you with this whole process, including getting your required Visa code.• You can get money order from your local post office, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, or a large chain supermarket in your area.
• Mailing your passport should be done with a reliable carrier, like FedEx or the USPS (priority mail service or better). You’ll have the ability to track your mail.
There is another way for getting your visa that might be easier for you. According to the airline you use to travel to Iran, you will have a stop in a connection city. The connection city might be Istanbul or Dubai or Doha, etc. There is also an option for you to stop there and get your visa from the Iranian Embassy in that city.