Guidelines for Issuing IRAN Entry Visas for Tourists

July 29, 2025 Naufar Ganih Iran Travel Guide, Iran Visa Service

Guidelines for Issuing Entry Visas for Tourists
July 2025

Visa Issuance Procedure for Incoming Tourists

Travel and tourism service offices/companies must ensure all passenger documents are complete and available, then:

Upload the tourist visa application to the E-Visa system.
Simultaneously send the foreign tourist’s documents via “Baleh” messenger to:

Tehran: Office of Review and Cooperation (Tourism Deputy)
Provinces: Office of Review and Cooperation (General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts)

Required Steps & Documents

Form 1: Visa eligibility assessment request
Form 2: Tourist details (must be in Persian for all group members)
Form 3: Travel itinerary
Form 4: Persian-language tourist profile
Attachment 5: Tourist’s English resume (personal, professional, travel history, social media activity, skills, etc.)
Attachment 6: Copy of tour guide card
Attachment 7: Copy of passport’s first page
Attachment 8: Passport-sized photo
Attachment 9: Temporary hotel reservation receipt

Must be verifiable for the entire stay.
Final reservation receipt required upon visa approval.
Legal consequences for fake reservations fall on the travel agency.

Single PDF file per tourist (containing all forms + attachments + checklist).

Naming format: [Form Row No.] + [Passport No.] + [Full Name] (e.g., Zuhal Omarzy-550013097-01)
Submit via Baleh messenger alongside E-Visa upload.

Form 10: Visa applicant document checklist
Form 11: Provincial Office’s cover letter to the central office

Tourist Visa Applicant Document Checklist
(For submission to the Office of Review and Cooperation)

The following attached documents are required for tourist visa application review:

Required Documents

☐ Tourist Visa Eligibility Assessment Request Form
Note 1: Documents uploaded to the E-Visa system and submitted to the provincial Office of Review and Cooperation within 24 hours.
Note 2: Company/office letter has a current date and reference number.
Note 3: Must bear an official stamp and authorized signature.

☐ Completed Foreign Tourist Details Form
☐ Completed Travel Itinerary Form
☐ Completed Persian Tourist Profile
Note 1: Tourist’s social media links included.
Note 2: If tourist has no social media presence, clearly stated in profile.
Note 3: No unanswered questions in the profile.
Note 4: If tourist has prior travel to Iran, details included.
Note 5: If tourist’s Iran visa was previously rejected, details must be reported.
Note 6: If tourist’s visa was rejected by another country, details must be reported.
Note 7: Profile must bear the office/company manager’s stamp and signature.

☐ English Resume of Foreign Tourist
Note: Resume must be self-declared, including:

Personal details
Work history
Education
Travel history
Social media activity
Skills & interests
(Used to compile the Persian tourist profile.)

☐ Copy of Valid Tour Guide Card
Note 1: Guide must be approved by the provincial Office of Review and Cooperation.
Note 2: Confirmation of coordination with the assigned guide.

☐ Copy of Passport’s First Page
☐ Copy of Hotel Reservation Receipt (Temporary)
Note: I confirm the authenticity and validity of the verifiable hotel reservation.

☐ Passport-Sized Photo
☐ Tourist Documents in PDF Format
Note: I am aware of the proper PDF compilation process and submission via “Baleh” messenger to the Office of Review and Cooperation.

☐ Vehicle Documents (If Applicable)
Note: If entering by private vehicle, full travel route + vehicle documents must be submitted upon approval.

Certification

By completing this checklist, I certify that:
The document file for _ passenger(s) was submitted without deficiencies on _ (date) via “Baleh” messenger to the Office of Review and Cooperation.

(Official stamp & signature of office/company manager required.)

Key Notes

✔ Vehicle entry: If entering by car/motorcycle, submit route plan + vehicle documents for approval.
✔ Incomplete documents = No review. Delays/cancellations are the agency’s responsibility.
✔ Tourist SIM card: Agencies must provide one and note the number in the tourist profile.
✔ Document numbering: Reference previous correspondence if modifying travel plans.
✔ Immediate updates: Notify the Office via Baleh messenger for any itinerary changes.
✔ Monthly reports: Provincial offices must submit feedback on executed tours.
✔ Previous guidelines (except for special-country visas) are cancelled as of 21/07/2025.