Pilgrimage visa is issued for foreign Moslem pilgrims for the purpose of visiting the sacred places in Iran.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to the new regulations, starting on September 23rd 2011, all visa applicants, along with other required documents, must enclose the proof of an adequate medical travel insurance coverage from Iranian or Foreign Insurance Agents to allow smooth processing of their application.
To lodge an application for a pilgrimage visa for the Islamic Republic of Iran, the following requirements and conditions must be observed:
- Fill in two (2) visa application forms.
- Attach two (2) recent passport photographs.
- For Visa Fees, Please click here.
NOTE: please pay just by Money Order
- The applicant’s passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months, with a minimum of two blank pages.
- There is no refund if the visa is rejected
- The holder of other passports should contact the Consulate for the different visa fees which can be paid by Australian post money order.
- Registered or express envelopes with complete name and address or a pre-paid addressed courier bag for the return of your passport.
- Enclose all the above mentioned documents including valid passport in a courier bag and send it to:
Visa Department
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
P.O. Box 705 , Mawson, ACT, 2607
- Allow two - three weeks for the processing of your application.
- We shall make every effort to process your application as quickly as possible but we must strongly advise you to check that all the required documents have been submitted. Incomplete applications are subject to delays.
- Persons wishing to visit the Embassy to discuss their applications should make an appointment with the Consul by fax.
FAX No. : 02 - 6290 2825
Notes:
- If a double entry pilgrimage visa is applied, it is mandatory to present a third country’s visa as well
- The Consular section may call the applicant for interview, if it is necessary
