--- title: Iran visa for citizens of Canada description: "Citizens of Canada need a visa for Iran and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: 14–30 days. Documents checklist and application steps." canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/iran/canada lastModified: 2026-08-16 --- # Iran visa for citizens of Canada Citizens of Canada need a visa for Iran and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. *Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.* > Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book. ## Key facts - **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa (mandatory tour booking) - **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center - **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days - **Visa validity:** 30 days - **Entries:** Single entry - **Processing time:** 14–30 days - **Passport validity:** At least 6 months - **Biometrics:** Required - **Appointment:** Required - **Interview:** Not required - **Onward or return ticket:** Not required - **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the stay (no specific amount published) ## How to apply 1. **Book a fully organized tour** — Contact a licensed Iranian travel agency and arrange a complete tour package covering your entire stay in Iran. 2. **Obtain visa authorisation code** — The tour agency applies on your behalf to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a visa authorisation number. 3. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the official Iranian visa application form accurately, and print a signed copy. 4. **Prepare supporting documents** — Gather all required documents: passport, photos, tour confirmation, accommodation proofs, travel insurance, bank statements, employment letter, itinerary, and flight bookings. 5. **Submit application to Iranian embassy / visa centre** — Submit the complete application dossier in person at the nearest Iranian embassy or designated visa processing centre. 6. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee as advised by the embassy or centre (amount varies by nationality and reciprocity). 7. **Enrol biometrics (if required)** — Provide fingerprints and photograph at the visa centre during your appointment. 8. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 14 to 30 days; the visa authorisation code may be checked online during this period. 9. **Collect passport with visa** — Collect your passport with the issued visa in person or via courier if previously arranged. 10. **Depart for Iran** — Carry all documents including the tour confirmation and visa authorisation letter for presentation at border control. ## Documents checklist - **Valid Canadian passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay - **Visa application form (completed and signed)** (Identity): Obtain from the Iranian mission or designated visa centre - **Passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Two recent colour photos meeting Iranian visa photo requirements - **Letter of invitation or visa authorisation code** (Supporting): Issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran through a licensed tour agency - **Proof of full tour booking** (Travel): Confirmation of a fully organized tour from a local travel agency, as mandatory per regulations - **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Detailed day-by-day itinerary provided by the tour operator - **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel reservations covering the entire stay in Iran - **Flight itinerary / round-trip ticket booking** (Travel): Confirmed or reserved flights showing entry and exit from Iran - **Travel insurance** (Financial): Valid for the duration of stay in Iran, covering medical expenses - **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Recent bank statements or credit card statements showing adequate financial means - **Employment letter or proof of occupation** (Employment): Letter from employer or evidence of student/retiree status - **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): Especially any Iran visas or visas from countries with strained relations - **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Payment evidence as instructed by the embassy or visa centre - **Self-addressed courier envelope (if applying via mail)** (Supporting, optional): Only if the visa centre offers return by courier ## Proof of funds - **Minimum balance:** Not specified - Recent bank statements - Credit card statements Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover the entire stay in Iran ## Good to know - Canadian citizens CANNOT obtain a visa independently — a fully organized tour with a local travel agency is mandatory. - Applying without a complete tour package will result in rejection by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - The visa is typically single-entry and valid for 30 days; overstay penalties are severe. - Travel insurance covering Iran is highly recommended and is a standard requirement. ## Common refusal reasons - **Application submitted without a fully organized tour booking** — Always book a complete tour from a licensed Iranian agency before applying. - **Incomplete or incorrect visa application form** — Fill the form carefully and double-check all fields; use the exact details as in your passport. - **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months remaining)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure from Iran. - **Previous travel to Israel or other restricted countries** — If you have such stamps, consider getting a new passport before applying, but note that Iran may still deny entry. ## FAQs ### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Iran? Citizens of Canada need a visa for Iran and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa (mandatory tour booking). ### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Iran? Up to 30 days. ### How long does Iran visa processing take? Typically 14–30 days. ### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Iran? Valid Canadian passport; Visa application form (completed and signed); Passport-sized photographs; Letter of invitation or visa authorisation code; Proof of full tour booking; Travel itinerary; and 8 more. ### How long must my passport be valid for Iran? At least 6 months. ## More - [Iran visa for every passport](/visa/iran) - [Every destination for Canada passport holders](/visa/passport/canada)