Travel visa
Dubai Visa
A Dubai visa allows the holder to enter the United Arab Emirates. The UAE was established in 1971 and has since become a major global travel destination, welcoming visitors from around the world.
About Dubai
Dubai is one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE):
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
Visa Processing Time
3-5 working days from application
Visa Validity Period
30 or 90 days depending on visa type
Dubai Visa Requirements
Original signed passport along with previous passports, copies of past visas (if any)
Minimum 6 months validity from entry date with two blank facing pages. Separate passport required for each applicant.
Two 4.3×5.5 cm color photos, full-face with white background, taken within the last 6 months
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Financial Documents
Original 3-month bank statement with the bank’s stamp and signature, in English only, with a minimum balance of 300,000,000 IRR per person (for a Spanish visa, a 6-month statement is required).
- Original and translated property documents (building, land, or garden) (not required for the French Embassy).
Original and Translated Occupational Documents
Employees
- Employment certificate or the latest work contract
- Payslips for the last three months
- + Insurance records
- Membership certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-Employed Individuals
Evidence of company commercial registration (e.g., business license or certificate from the Chamber of Commerce)
Membership Certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-employed professions (e.g., doctors, surgeons, dentists, pharmacists, lawyers, architects, artists): Certificate from the relevant professional association
Managers and Shareholders of Iranian Companies
A letter of introduction from the company’s legal representative stating the applicant’s employment and position
Evidence of the company’s existence in Iran through the company registration notice in official gazettes and the Social Security Organization’s insurance list of employees
Retirees
Evidence of the applicant’s retirement
School Students/University Students or Minors
- Evidence of the social or employment status of the parents
- Certificate of enrollment from the school or student ID card
- If the travel period is not during school holidays: Submission of an exemption from attending classes
Applicants Without a Business
- Certificate relevant to socio-economic status and conditions (e.g., certificate of income from parents or children)
- Certificate of property ownership in Iran in the form of a registered deed, if applicable
Notarized Consent Letter
For children under 18 traveling without their parents or with only one parent, a notarized consent letter is mandatory and must be translated into English.
Information Form
Completion of the personal and family information form separately for each applicant
Fingerprinting
The presence of all travelers (except those under 12 years old) for fingerprinting at the fingerprinting center is mandatory.
Documents Proving the Purpose of Travel
Hotel reservation + flight reservation + travel insurance
Family Invitation Letter
- An invitation letter from a resident host, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and your relationship with the host, along with a copy of the host’s ID card or residency card, if applicable
- For family visits: Evidence of family relationship (e.g., birth certificate or any document proving familial ties)
- Additional documents justifying the trip, such as a pregnancy certificate, wedding invitation, confirmation of an appointment at the registry office, burial arrangement, etc.
Business Invitation Letter
An invitation letter from a business partner/company, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and the name, date of birth, exact address, and phone number of the invitee, or documents proving business relations (such as contracts, invoices, correspondence, evidence of importing goods from the relevant company—pro forma invoices are not acceptable).
USA Visa
When referring to a Schengen visa, it means a type of visa that allows the holder to enter countries in the Schengen area. The Schengen Agreement was signed in 1985 between five countries, and over time the number of member states has grown to 26 countries.
Schengen Area Countries
Currently 26 countries have joined the Schengen zone:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Visa Processing Time
21 working days from fingerprinting
Visa Validity Period
According to travel itinerary
Schengen Visa Requirements
Original signed passport along with previous passports, copies of past visas (Europe, UK, USA, Australia)
Minimum 6 months validity from entry date with two blank facing pages. Separate passport required for each applicant. Previous passports required if travel history exists.
Three 3.5×4.5 cm color photos, full-face with white background, taken within the last 6 months
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Financial Documents
Original 3-month bank statement with the bank’s stamp and signature, in English only, with a minimum balance of 300,000,000 IRR per person (for a Spanish visa, a 6-month statement is required).
- Original and translated property documents (building, land, or garden) (not required for the French Embassy).
Original and Translated Occupational Documents
Employees
- Employment certificate or the latest work contract
- Payslips for the last three months
- + Insurance records
- Membership certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-Employed Individuals
Evidence of company commercial registration (e.g., business license or certificate from the Chamber of Commerce)
Membership Certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-employed professions (e.g., doctors, surgeons, dentists, pharmacists, lawyers, architects, artists): Certificate from the relevant professional association
Managers and Shareholders of Iranian Companies
A letter of introduction from the company’s legal representative stating the applicant’s employment and position
Evidence of the company’s existence in Iran through the company registration notice in official gazettes and the Social Security Organization’s insurance list of employees
Retirees
Evidence of the applicant’s retirement
School Students/University Students or Minors
- Evidence of the social or employment status of the parents
- Certificate of enrollment from the school or student ID card
- If the travel period is not during school holidays: Submission of an exemption from attending classes
Applicants Without a Business
- Certificate relevant to socio-economic status and conditions (e.g., certificate of income from parents or children)
- Certificate of property ownership in Iran in the form of a registered deed, if applicable
Notarized Consent Letter
For children under 18 traveling without their parents or with only one parent, a notarized consent letter is mandatory and must be translated into English.
Information Form
Completion of the personal and family information form separately for each applicant
Fingerprinting
The presence of all travelers (except those under 12 years old) for fingerprinting at the fingerprinting center is mandatory.
Documents Proving the Purpose of Travel
Hotel reservation + flight reservation + travel insurance
Family Invitation Letter
- An invitation letter from a resident host, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and your relationship with the host, along with a copy of the host’s ID card or residency card, if applicable
- For family visits: Evidence of family relationship (e.g., birth certificate or any document proving familial ties)
- Additional documents justifying the trip, such as a pregnancy certificate, wedding invitation, confirmation of an appointment at the registry office, burial arrangement, etc.
Business Invitation Letter
An invitation letter from a business partner/company, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and the name, date of birth, exact address, and phone number of the invitee, or documents proving business relations (such as contracts, invoices, correspondence, evidence of importing goods from the relevant company—pro forma invoices are not acceptable).
Schengen Visa
When we talk about a Schengen visa, it refers to a type of visa that allows its holder to enter the countries of the Schengen Area. The Schengen Agreement was signed in 1985 between five countries, and over time, the number of member countries in the Schengen pact has grown to 26.
Schengen Area Countries
So far, 26 countries have joined the Schengen Area, which are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Visa Processing Time
21 business days from the date of fingerprinting
Visa Validity from Issuance
According to the travel itinerary
Documents and Requirements for a Schengen Visa
Original signed passport, along with previous passports, including images of past visas (Europe, UK, USA, Australia)
A minimum validity of 6 months from the date of entry and at least two blank facing pages are required. A separate passport for each individual is mandatory. If there is a travel history, previous passports are also required.
Three colored photographs, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, full-face with a white background, taken within the last 6 months
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Financial Documents
Original 3-month bank statement with the bank’s stamp and signature, in English only, with a minimum balance of 300,000,000 IRR per person (for a Spanish visa, a 6-month statement is required).
- Original and translated property documents (building, land, or garden) (not required for the French Embassy).
Original and Translated Occupational Documents
Employees
- Employment certificate or the latest work contract
- Payslips for the last three months
- + Insurance records
- Membership certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-Employed Individuals
Evidence of company commercial registration (e.g., business license or certificate from the Chamber of Commerce)
Membership Certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-employed professions (e.g., doctors, surgeons, dentists, pharmacists, lawyers, architects, artists): Certificate from the relevant professional association
Managers and Shareholders of Iranian Companies
A letter of introduction from the company’s legal representative stating the applicant’s employment and position
Evidence of the company’s existence in Iran through the company registration notice in official gazettes and the Social Security Organization’s insurance list of employees
Retirees
Evidence of the applicant’s retirement
School Students/University Students or Minors
- Evidence of the social or employment status of the parents
- Certificate of enrollment from the school or student ID card
- If the travel period is not during school holidays: Submission of an exemption from attending classes
Applicants Without a Business
- Certificate relevant to socio-economic status and conditions (e.g., certificate of income from parents or children)
- Certificate of property ownership in Iran in the form of a registered deed, if applicable
Notarized Consent Letter
For children under 18 traveling without their parents or with only one parent, a notarized consent letter is mandatory and must be translated into English.
Information Form
Completion of the personal and family information form separately for each applicant
Fingerprinting
The presence of all travelers (except those under 12 years old) for fingerprinting at the fingerprinting center is mandatory.
Documents Proving the Purpose of Travel
Hotel reservation + flight reservation + travel insurance
Family Invitation Letter
- An invitation letter from a resident host, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and your relationship with the host, along with a copy of the host’s ID card or residency card, if applicable
- For family visits: Evidence of family relationship (e.g., birth certificate or any document proving familial ties)
- Additional documents justifying the trip, such as a pregnancy certificate, wedding invitation, confirmation of an appointment at the registry office, burial arrangement, etc.
Business Invitation Letter
An invitation letter from a business partner/company, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and the name, date of birth, exact address, and phone number of the invitee, or documents proving business relations (such as contracts, invoices, correspondence, evidence of importing goods from the relevant company—pro forma invoices are not acceptable).
Canadian Visa
When referring to a Canadian visa, it typically means a type of visa that allows the holder to enter Canada. [Note: The original text seems to confuse the Schengen Agreement with Canada. The Schengen Agreement, signed in 1985 among five countries, pertains to Europe, not the Americas. For clarity, this section has been adjusted to focus solely on Canada.] Canada is not part of the Schengen Area, and its visa policies are independent.
Canada
[Note: The original text incorrectly lists Schengen countries under Canada. This appears to be a mistake. The Schengen Area currently includes 26 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Since this section is about Canada, this list has been removed to avoid confusion.] Canada is a North American country with its own visa regulations.
Visa Processing Time
21 business days from the date of fingerprinting
Visa Validity from Issuance
According to the travel itinerary
Documents and Requirements for a Canadian Visa
Original signed passport, along with previous passports, including images of past visas (Europe, UK, USA, Australia)
A minimum validity of 6 months from the date of entry and at least two blank facing pages are required. A separate passport for each individual is mandatory. If there is a travel history, previous passports are also required.
Three colored photographs, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, full-face with a white background, taken within the last 6 months
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Financial Documents
Original 3-month bank statement with the bank’s stamp and signature, in English only, with a minimum balance of 300,000,000 IRR per person (for a Spanish visa, a 6-month statement is required).
- Original and translated property documents (building, land, or garden) (not required for the French Embassy).
Original and Translated Occupational Documents
Employees
- Employment certificate or the latest work contract
- Payslips for the last three months
- + Insurance records
- Membership certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-Employed Individuals
Evidence of company commercial registration (e.g., business license or certificate from the Chamber of Commerce)
Membership Certificate in the Social Security Organization
Self-employed professions (e.g., doctors, surgeons, dentists, pharmacists, lawyers, architects, artists): Certificate from the relevant professional association
Managers and Shareholders of Iranian Companies
A letter of introduction from the company’s legal representative stating the applicant’s employment and position
Evidence of the company’s existence in Iran through the company registration notice in official gazettes and the Social Security Organization’s insurance list of employees
Retirees
Evidence of the applicant’s retirement
School Students/University Students or Minors
- Evidence of the social or employment status of the parents
- Certificate of enrollment from the school or student ID card
- If the travel period is not during school holidays: Submission of an exemption from attending classes
Applicants Without a Business
- Certificate relevant to socio-economic status and conditions (e.g., certificate of income from parents or children)
- Certificate of property ownership in Iran in the form of a registered deed, if applicable
Notarized Consent Letter
For children under 18 traveling without their parents or with only one parent, a notarized consent letter is mandatory and must be translated into English.
Information Form
Completion of the personal and family information form separately for each applicant
Fingerprinting
The presence of all travelers (except those under 12 years old) for fingerprinting at the fingerprinting center is mandatory.
Documents Proving the Purpose of Travel
Hotel reservation + flight reservation + travel insurance
Family Invitation Letter
- An invitation letter from a resident host, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and your relationship with the host, along with a copy of the host’s ID card or residency card, if applicable
- For family visits: Evidence of family relationship (e.g., birth certificate or any document proving familial ties)
- Additional documents justifying the trip, such as a pregnancy certificate, wedding invitation, confirmation of an appointment at the registry office, burial arrangement, etc.
Business Invitation Letter
An invitation letter from a business partner/company, including details explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay, and the name, date of birth, exact address, and phone number of the invitee, or documents proving business relations (such as contracts, invoices, correspondence, evidence of importing goods from the relevant company—pro forma invoices are not acceptable).
Iranians need a visa to travel to Japan, and visa-free entry is not available for them. Types of Japanese visas include tourist, business, work, and student visas, each with its own specific conditions and required documents. Visa applications are processed through the Japanese Embassy in Tehran and typically require documents such as a passport, application form, travel itinerary, and bank account statement.
Address of the Japanese Embassy in Iran: The Japanese Embassy in Tehran is located at No. 162, Moghaddas Ardebili Street, Zafaranieh, Tehran. The embassy’s working hours are Sunday to Thursday, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:45 PM to 5:00 PM. The embassy is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, you can call 021-22660710 or visit the official embassy website.
Visa Processing Time
10 days from the date of fingerprinting
Visa Validity from Issuance
According to the travel itinerary – three months
Required Documents for the Japan Expo 2025 Tourist Visa
To attend the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, as a tourist, you need to obtain a Japanese tourist visa. The required documents for this visa application are as follows:
1- Applicant’s passport with at least six months of validity
2- One completed visa application form with an attached 3.5*4.5 cm photo with a white background
(Photo specifications: borderless, front-facing, colored, without glasses, with appropriate spacing between the top of the head and chin and the top and bottom edges of the frame)
3- Copy of the personal details page and the following page (copies of pages 2 and 3 of the passport)
4- Copy of all pages of the applicant’s birth certificate
5- Letter of introduction (if available)
6- Employment certificate stating position, salary, and leave approval, or a certificate of enrollment (with dates) for students
7- Bank statement for the last three months (in English, A4 size, issued within the last 5 days)
8- Hotel voucher
9- Travel itinerary with details in English (including entry and exit dates and a day-by-day plan)
10- Copies of old passports, if any (pages 2 and 3, and pages with stickers and stamps)
Please submit the requested documents in A4 size and single-sided (not double-sided). If the original document is not A4 size, please provide a copy in A4 size (e.g., passport, qualification card, etc.).
(For all documents in Persian, an official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice, issued within the last three months, is required.)
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Required Occupational Documents for Japan Tourist Visa
Self-Employed Individuals: Official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the business license or the company’s official gazette.
Doctors: Official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the medical practice license.
Engineers: Official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the engineering license or membership certificate in the Engineering Organization (if employed in another country, provide a work certificate from that company).
Employees: Certificate of employment from the relevant company or organization (for private companies or government offices) along with insurance documentation.
Contractors: Official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the construction permit for the latest building from the municipality; for government employees, an official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the employment decree along with payslips and insurance documentation.
School Students and University Students: Official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the certificate of enrollment.
Retirees: Official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the retirement decree.
(Insured individuals must print their insurance history, have it verified by the relevant insurance authority, and provide an official translation certified by the Ministry of Justice of the verified letter).
Required Financial Documents for the Japanese Embassy
Bank statement in English covering a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months prior to applying for the visa (the issuance date of the bank statement must be no more than 5 days before the embassy appointment for submitting visa documents).
The account balance must be at least 250 to 300 million IRR per person. The balance should be consistent with the three-month bank statement activity, so avoid submitting accounts with unreasonably high balances.
Submission of a bank guarantee or cash deposit, with a minimum amount of 500 million IRR. Note that the guarantee amount is determined based on the case documents.
Submission of residency documents if holding residency in a country other than Iran.
(For all documents in Persian, an official translation certified and stamped by the Ministry of Justice, issued within the last three months, is required. If the embassy requests additional documents during the visa review process, the applicant is obligated to provide them).