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Canada visa for Iranian citizens

Visa required

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Canada

Canada has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Canada looks after Iran from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Ankara, Turkey (1,693 km from Tehran) as the responsible post. Other nearest Canadian missions to Tehran are in Erbil, Iraq (670 km), Kuwait City, Kuwait (773 km) and Yerevan, Armenia (784 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to Iran

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Iranian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Iranian citizens can stay in Canada

How long Iranian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Iranian citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Iran. Iranian citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Iran from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canadian citizens travelling to Iran

Iran requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Iran and Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Iran?

No. Canada has no embassy in Iran. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Ankara, Turkey for Iran.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Iran?

Iran requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Iranian citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Iranian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.