Education Visa
In order to study and research foreign nationals in educational centers, universities, religious seminaries or scientific and research centers, study visas are issued.
Application for the Education Visa:
Applicants must apply through their universities related to Iran (like Al-Mustafa Al-Alamiyah University or other universities). After receiving academic admission from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran shall issue the approval for the student. The applicant can refer to the consulate general for the visa.
Required Documents:
- Original passport: The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Grant Notice from Iran.
- Indian residence card: Applicants with a non-Indian passport are required to provide Indian residence card (i.e. Visa or OCI).
- 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).
- 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 17:00
Address:
SWAPNALOK, FIRST FLOOR 47 LAXMIBAI JAGMOHANDAS ROAD (Nepeansea Road) MUMBAI 400026 INDIA