Get an Iran Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Iran Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Registration Procedure

   All Iran visa applications must be registered and authorised online before submission. CIBTvisas will charge CHF 25 for this procedure before they submit your documents

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Be free of any entry or exit stamps from Israel. Please contact CIBTvisas for advice if the passport contains Israeli stamps

3. Photograph

   You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.ch/photo-service to upload your photo.

    

   Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; be identical; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

4. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:
   • A travel itinerary including dates and locations of planned visits
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation

5. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   Provide a clear copy of your passport identification page

6. Proof of Residency

   A copy of the applicant's residency or work permit for their place of residence

7. Proof of Approval

   A copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved invitation/telex number. To obtain this the inviting company must present a letter of invitation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran for approval. Once authorised, the inviting company will be provided with an approved telex number, which must be handwritten in black ink on the top right of the applicant's visa form. The Embassy will reject telex numbers issued more than three months prior to submission. Processing time begins only once the telex has arrived internally at the Embassy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

8. Proof of Health Insurance

   Copy of the following pages of the health insurance certificate. These pages must include:

   • Full name of the applicant
   • That the policy is valid in this country and for the duration of the entire trip

9. Fingerprints

   First-time travellers and travellers whose last visa application was more than 3 years previous must provide original fingerprints. Please contact your local police station to obtain a copy of the traveller’s fingerprints.

   Applicants who have travelled to Iran within the last three years must provide a copy of their previous Iran visa

10. Visa Application Form(s)

    One fully completed and signed application form. This form must:
    • Be typed only, handwritten forms will no longer be accepted
    • Have no handwritten corrections/modifications
    • Be printed off and signed in the original

11. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

    
    For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

    
    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

12. Visa On Arrival

    It may be possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at this destination. There is no guarantee entry will be allowed. Check with the embassy for details and confirm your airline will permit boarding without a visa. To minimise the risk of being refused entry and to avoid excessive waiting for a visa to be issued on arrival, CIBTvisas strongly recommends that travellers obtain all visas prior to travel