Transit Visa

Short-term visas are issued to foreign nationals such as drivers, tourists and businessmen who intend to travel to another country through Iran.

 Application for a Transit Visa:

Applicants must register their visa application in the E-Visa system, after entering the required complete information. Also upload the itinerary of trip.

Applicants can also obtain a visa through their friends or relatives in Iran (by visiting the Passport and Visa Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), travel agencies in Iran, or India.

Required Documents:

1. Original passport: The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
2. Visa application form fromE-Visa.
3. Visa of third country.
4. Indian residence card: Applicants with a non-Indian passport are required to upload and provide the Indian residence card (i.e. visa or OCI).
5. Permission of the legal guardian of persons under 18 years of age: The applicant under the age of 18 is required to submit the letter of consent of his / her legal guardian approving for his / her trip to Iran at the Notary Public office along with other documents. (If the legal guardian is present at the consulate general to present the documents, there is no need for notarization).
6. Payment of visa fee and bank receipt. 

 Important Description:

- Refuses to send incomplete documents, otherwise the documents will be returned without any action.

- Any forged documents and unrealistic information will result in the rejection of the application and may result in a ban on entry into Iran. If any unrealistic documents or information are disclosed after the visa is issued, the border authorities can prevent the applicant from entering Iran.

- If we need to interview the applicant, you will be called personally to the consulate general.

- If the issued visa is valid for 90 days, it means that the applicant has 90 days to enter Iran and reside in Iran based on the period of residence.

- If the applicant, after entering Iran, for any reason requires to extend his stay, he must refer to the General Directorate of Foreign Affairs and immigration of the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (police). 

Contact Information:

Tel.: 66887070

Consular Section: Extn: 124 / 126 / 127

Email:   mum.consulate@mfa.gov.ir

 Working hours of the Consular Section:

Every day except holidays, from 9:00 to 15:00  

Address:

SWAPNALOK, FIRST FLOOR 47 LAXMIBAI JAGMOHANDAS ROAD (Nepeansea Road) MUMBAI 400026 INDIA