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Austria to Iran visa requirements

Q: Is Iran part of the Schengen area?

No. Iran is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180-day rule and ETIAS do not apply. Iran has its own national visa regime.

Q: How long can I stay on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days for a standard single-entry tourist visa, with the option to extend inside Iran (commonly twice, up to around 90 days total).

Q: Will an Israeli stamp affect my Iran visa?

Yes. Evidence of travel to Israel, including an Israeli entry/exit stamp or a visit within roughly the past year, generally leads to refusal of the visa or denial of entry.

Q: Do I have to join a guided tour?

After the October 2025 rollback, Austrians can travel relatively independently, but must apply through a registered Iranian travel agency, submit an itinerary and stay only in officially registered accommodation.

Q: Can I use my bank cards in Iran?

No. International cards do not work due to sanctions. Bring enough euros in cash for the visa stamp fee and your entire stay.

Austrian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Iran. The practical route is Iran's official e-visa: apply online for a visa authorization (grant) code in advance, then collect the visa sticker at an Iranian consulate or at the airport on arrival. There is no genuine visa-free or unconditional visa-on-arrival access for Austrians. A short tourist trip to Iran requires an Iranian visa for Austrian (EU) citizens; Iran is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. The standard channel is the e-visa system operated by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (evisatraveller.mfa.ir): the traveler submits an online application, supporting documents and a resume file, and receives a visa grant notice (authorization code) by email, typically within about 2 weeks. With this code the visa is issued either at an Iranian consulate (cheaper) or at the airport visa desk on arrival; the so-called "visa on arrival" still requires the pre-issued authorization code, so it is not a true VOA. Following Iran's August/September 2025 tightening and the October 2025 partial rollback, Austrians can again travel relatively independently, but must apply through a registered Iranian travel agency, provide an itinerary and stay only in officially registered accommodation. Critically, evidence of travel to Israel (an Israeli stamp or visit within roughly the past year) leads to refusal of entry. Passport validity of at least 6 months beyond the stay and proof of onward travel are required. Standard tourist visa allows a stay of up to 30 days, extendable inside Iran. Because requirements are conditional and changeable, this route is firmly visa-required, with the e-visa being the recommended application method.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist visa (e-visa / authorization code, single entry)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (extendable in Iran, typically twice up to ~90 days)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (standard tourist)

from issue date

Visa fee

Visa grant code service ~EUR 36; visa stamp ~EUR 50 at consulate / ~EUR 75 at airport

consular fee only

Processing time

About 2 weeks (approx. 7-10 working days for the grant code; expedited options exist)

standard track

Validity

Authorization/visa valid ~3 months from issue to enter

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and book through a registered agency

Verify your Austrian ordinary passport is valid 6+ months beyond your intended stay and has blank pages. Since the 2025 policy changes, Austrians must apply via a registered Iranian travel agency and provide an outline itinerary.

· 6-month validity· Registered agency

/02

Apply online for the e-visa / authorization code

Submit the application on Iran's official e-visa portal (evisatraveller.mfa.ir) or through your agency: personal details, passport scan, photo, and a resume file (travel history, education, employment, social media).

· evisatraveller.mfa.ir· Resume file

/03

Upload supporting documents

Provide a digital passport-style photo, passport bio page, proof of onward/return travel and registered accommodation. Ensure no Israeli stamps or recent Israeli travel are present.

· Photo· Hotel booking

/04

Wait for the visa grant notice

Processing takes roughly 2 weeks. You receive a visa grant notice (authorization code) by email. Print this PDF; airlines require it before boarding.

· ~2 weeks· Print PDF

/05

Collect and pay for the visa

Take the authorization code to an Iranian consulate (e.g. in Vienna) to have the visa stamped before departure, or pay at the airport visa desk on arrival. Pay the stamp fee in euros.

· Consulate or airport· Pay in EUR

/06

Enter Iran and register your stay

On arrival, present passport, printed grant notice and proof of travel medical insurance. Stay only in officially registered accommodation; extend in-country at a police/immigration office if needed.

· Travel insurance· Registered hotels

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Austria -> Iran · Tourist visa (e-visa / authorization code, single entry)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredAustrian ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond stay with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredIran e-visa application submitted via official portal or registered agency