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Iran
Iran visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Iran visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iran visa?
Tourist visa (B) and pilgrimage visa (C)
Key facts
- Fee
- €50
- Processing time
- The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
For the tourist visa, Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50, and applications are made on evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Iranian missions in Canada
- Embassy of Iran in Ottawa
Metcalfe Street 245, K2P 2K2 Ottawa
Iran has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Iranian citizens travelling to Canada
IranCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Iran
Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Canada to Iran, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Iran
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Iran is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Iranian embassy in Ottawa, or to a visa centre acting for Iran; fees, documents and processing times are published by Iran.
Iran’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Turkey admits Canadian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Canada
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Iran.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
Where is the Iranian embassy in Canada?
The Iranian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
How much does the Iran tourist visa cost?
Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa for Iran obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.