Islamic Republic of Iran · short term business
Transit Visa
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Iran MFA Transit Visa (G) for foreign citizens passing through Iran with no purpose of stay.
- Processing time
- The MFA does not publish a guaranteed Transit Visa decision time. Its general online guidance gives a 10-business-day indication for the required process, while embassy filing, review or further steps may take longer; apply well before the onward journey.
- Government fees
- No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm in the official filing channel.
- Typical duration
- Transit-only permission; validity and transit stay are shown on the issued visa.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 22 July 2026, the Transit Visa for Islamic Republic of Iran is an unsponsored Iran immigration route. Sources: official Islamic Republic of Iran government pages, reviewed 22 July 2026.
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What is the Transit Visa in Islamic Republic of Iran?
Transit Visa is an unsponsored Iran route. Indicative government fees are No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm in the official filing channel; indicative processing time is The MFA does not publish a guaranteed Transit Visa decision time. Its general online guidance gives a 10-business-day indication for the required process, while embassy filing, review or further steps may take longer; apply well before the onward journey; typical duration is Transit-only permission; validity and transit stay are shown on the issued visa. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran on 22 July 2026.
Overview
The MFA visa-types page lists Transit Visa (G) for foreign citizens passing through Iran with no purpose of stay. Its category-specific list names “declaring visa to destination” and a visa application. Because that English wording is unclear, applicants should confirm the destination-entry and onward-itinerary evidence required by the selected Iranian mission. Passport and photo evidence comes from the separate general application guidance. It is for transit only, not tourism, work, study or residence.
Additional sources
Primary source
Iran MFA eVisa portal - home ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - how to apply ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - online application ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - application status ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - digital image requirements ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - passport copy requirements ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant confirms the correct filing channel for the category and nationality; the MFA says some cases require in-person filing through the relevant Iranian embassy.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The passport has at least six months validity remaining, matching the MFA how-to-apply guidance.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The applicant waits for the issued visa, approval notice or mission instruction before travelling.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The itinerary is transit through Iran to a third country.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The applicant confirms with the selected Iranian mission what the directory’s “declaring visa to destination” wording requires for destination entry and onward travel.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Common blockers
- !Using one Iran visa category for another purpose, such as working on tourist, pilgrimage, transit or medical permission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !Submitting passport, photo or identity details that do not match the current passport or MFA digital-image rules.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !Assuming online submission guarantees issuance; the MFA workflow includes verification and may require mission follow-up or interview.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The traveller intends to use transit permission for tourism, work, study or residence.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant cannot provide the destination-entry or onward-itinerary evidence required by the selected Iranian mission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport copy and passport details.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Digital personal photo that meets the MFA image requirements.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Completed visa application through the channel confirmed for the category.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Email address, tracking code and application reference when the online workflow is used.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Destination-country permission if required by the selected Iranian mission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Onward itinerary evidence in the form requested by the selected Iranian mission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Match the trip purpose to the MFA visa-type list and confirm whether the public form or an Iranian mission handles the category.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the passport copy, personal photo and route-specific evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official channel confirmed for the category and nationality.
After approval
If filed online, track the application status; follow any interview or correction request and check the issued visa conditions before travel.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the MFA visa-type guidance ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ApplyApplicantCheck the official Iran eVisa application form ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- Official portalApplicantCheck Iran eVisa application status ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ChecklistApplicantReview MFA photo rules ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ChecklistApplicantReview MFA passport-copy rules ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Iran transit visa for?+
The MFA lists Transit Visa (G) for foreign citizens who intend to pass through Iran to a third country.
What onward evidence does the MFA list?+
The English category table says “declaring visa to destination” but does not clearly define the document or list a confirmed ticket. Confirm the required destination-entry and onward-itinerary evidence with the selected Iranian mission.
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Primary source: Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
Last checked: 22 July 2026