Climate: Mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along Caspian coast
Best time to visit: September - November, March - May.
Major cities: Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan
What to see: Historical monuments and dazzling skyline of Tehran; beautiful tiled and manicured city of Esfahan; Shopping for artifacts, spices and carpets at the Grand Bazaar; Understanding the heritage of Iran at the national museum and much more
1 Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages. Also include all your old passports if any
2 Two scanned recent colour photographs.
3 Duly filled and signed visa application forms
4 Personal covering letter that explains your purpose to travel to Iran
5 Last three months original bank statement, stamped and updated with bank seal
6 Proof of return flight tickets back to your home country
7 Proof of accommodation in the form of hotel reservation for your entire stay
8 Day-wise travel itinerary outlining all elements of the trip
9 Approval for the visa from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tehran
Additional documents are required for Iran visa for Indians as per your occupation and nature of visit -1 For salaried persons:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate on company letter head providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips of last three months
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed.
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
- Valid ID card issued by school, college or institute
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC) if the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID proof of parents
- An invitation letter to your name declaring purpose of visiting Iran, relationship with the inviter and undertaking the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest's stay in Afghanistan.
- ID proof of inviter: Valid Passport or Resident Permit
- Address proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- An invitation letter to your name declaring purpose of visiting Iran, relationship with the inviter and undertaking the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest's stay in Afghanistan.
- ID proof of inviter: Valid Passport or Resident Permit
- Address proof of Inviter: Utility bill