How to Get Iran Visa Authorization Number?

This 2-page PDF file is generated by Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and contains your personal information such as your picture, application ID, Place of lodgment, applicant name, visa type, visa grant date, and stay period.     

What is Iran Visa Authorization Number?

Via Authorization Code or “Visa Grant Notice” shows your Iran visa is approved and you will be required to have this document as proof of your right to apply your visa in one of Iran’s international airports or in Iranian embassy/consulate in your home country/ other countries.

This 2-page PDF file is generated by Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and contains your personal information such as your picture, application ID, Place of lodgment, applicant name, visa type, visa grant date, and stay period.

Who is NOT eligible for Iran visa authorization number (e Visa)?

All nationals can obtain Iran visa authorization number EXCEPT for: 

• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Canada
• India
• Colombia
• Jordan
• Pakistan
• Somalia
• Sri Lanka
• UK
• USA

How to get Iran visa authorization number?

In order to get Iran visa authorization number, you may choose one of two options including Iranian visa on arrival with e-visa website and applying for a visa on arrival with the help of Iranian travel agencies. Each option seems similar in their procedure, but there are differences between them. Let’s learn more details about the two options of getting Iran visa.

1. Iran e visa is an online application platform that enables eligible nationals of 180 countries to apply for an electronic visa to enter Iran. Your application is subject to approval by Iran MFA and takes 2-8 weeks at most. 
2. If you submit your Iran visa authorization number through a travel agency, such as Persa Serv, you will save time. It takes 48 – 72 hours at most. 

Note: You will receive your Visa Grant Notice in 2-page PDF file and you will have to print out accordingly. Kindly be reminded that you need to deliver your Visa Grant Notice to the officer in the visa department (airport/Iranian embassy/consulate in your home country/other countries). 

How will you be contacted for Iran visa authorization number?

The means of communication will be through email or Whatsapp and you are advised to be alert with any mail or Whatsapp notification from Persa Serv. 

What are the documents needed for Visa authorization number?

• Completed application form (Iran visa application form)
• Scanned up-to-date personal photo in color
• Scanned first page of the passport