Tourist Visas are issued to people wishing to travel to Iran on holiday or to visit friends or relatives for a period of up to one month.

Transit Visas are issued to people wishing to travel overland across Iran, entering from one border crossing (usually from Turkey) and leaving via another border crossing (usually Pakistan). Transit visitors must complete their journey across Iran in five days or less. They must also posses a valid visa for the country they wish to travel to after Iran.

Pilgrimage visas are issued to people wishing to stay in Iran for up to one month for the purpose of visiting Islamic shrines and holy places. Applicants are also required to provide a letter of introduction signed by the head of an Islamic centre.

Business Visas are issued to people who wish to travel to Iran on business.  It is usually valid for up to one month. Commercial visitors to Iran must obtain an invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Iran.  The letter is then presented to the Foreign Ministry in Tehran for approval. Once authorised, the sponsoring company can obtain a reference number, which is then conveyed to the applicant. Allow five working days before contacting the consulate in London by telephone for confirmation quoting the reference number. Once confirmed, the documents can be submitted to the Consular section for their further action.

No vaccination is needed to enter Iran.